1937-05-05 — Page 8

DRESS GUIDE FOR

A GIRL

THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 5, 1937

From 15 years old and upwards, the sorts of crepe and cotton suits can be led belt and shoulder strape, the wide modern girl begins to go to all sorts added as warmer days come, with bo-flowing skirt from the slim hip-line, of small and large parties. Her entry lero, short or knee length coats. with train all of the same, is flattering into the social round has been a fairly Skirts are really short, being 15in. to youth. A pale contrasting coloured gradual process, which is all the bet from the ground. It is always best to crepe lining is pretty and practical, ber for her. It must have been an or-adhere to simple styles--in suits and Satin flowers of the fabric are some- deal for the Victorian girl to be plung-frocks, for the extras can provide times seen at the hem, on train, and as ed suddenly into social life.

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Silver embroidery, lightly spangled, is used for the girlish train if in con- trast, but the all-one fabric is the usual choice at the moment. This will make the best dinner frock afterwards. Colour For Evening

The primary starting-point, to do "A real stand-by for young and old justice to the smart indoor and out-of-alike, is the wool and lighter ensemble door models, is underwear. The mo-in crepe, silk organza or any very thin dern corset, corselet, or, still better novel fabric. Both will be required called, foundation garment, is most continually. important, for on it the whole silhouette A black, navy or dark green long depends. This ·intricate construction coat is best in wool with a gay lining Roman stripes give colour for the of lace and elastic is a complicated af- of printed silk that can have a smart evening. They are of striped taffeta little frock made of the same pattern-or joined-up ribbons, on an organza ed fabric. The thinner example in, say, foundation, and very effective: pale pastel crepe or silk muslin, can show a matching three-quarter coat, or a flowered frock worn with a bolero in fancy silk or chiffon.

Practical Ensembles

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Then comes the necessary lingerie, a certain amount of woven silk or crepe being general for cami-knickers, vest, or panties, which “are always required. Petticoats and slips are now added as extras..

The Infanta style is good for the young. A pink goffered taffeta and plain satin dress with coloured flowers worn in the hair and corsage was de lightfully quaint in its effect. Formal Night gowns and jackets are dainty, Navy silk- mousseline, cire, tailored frocks of this order touch the ground. as are boudoir-wraps and other trifles. and relieved with dainty white acces- Many dancing frocks, however, are Although girls wear as few under-gar-sories is a favourite with the young. A now made to clear the ankles, and also ments as possible, the list grows long prune and blue alliance in crepe is an-demi-toilette high-necked models with er because of the more feminine trend other winner this season.

three-quarter sleeves in flowered, mus- in fashion, such as the return of rust- Apleated frock of prune crepon lin or coloured laces. These. look well ling petticoats and all sorts of de- with a wool coat of honey-colour look for more informal parties, and will be lightful details.

ed well, also a powder blue chiffon much in vogue for country evenings with a bolero of fuchsia charmeuse, later on.

Pyjamas are used for travelling, be- ing more practical.

A good many corselettes and bras-

bordered with blue and purple fringe. In collecting the first grown-up Hats must be suitable, and stress wardrobe girls should look well ahead, sieres will be required, with plenty of the style and colour chosen. The long with regard to the yearly dress bud- pretty lingerie. In these days all un- silk redingote can take a period shape get.

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der-garments have to be cut and fitted for bonnet or hat, befeathered or be A really good evening wrap is to be in accordance with the current modeflowered. There are many lovely ex-advised. This should be fairly warm, and the garments that are going to amples to select from, and the prac-fur or velvet lined. On very hot nights be worn over them.

tical headgear is no less attractive. In only a chiffon scarf may be required. Coiffure Important

fact, the tailored hat, fresh and becom- The big top-coat for travel or Next comes the question of coiffure.ing, is really more important than any must not be overlooked Tailored is Before visiting milliners this is im- other headgear.

wise here, for such fashions change portant. Cut and style must be de-

less often. Capes are much worn, and termined by the expert, who can give . The evenin wardrobe is rather are useful, if they suit the individual. the desired headline that adds dignity, more difficult. It is well worth while and yet keeps the girlish poise.

to put money into a really good fabric (Right) ~- Hosiery, shoes, gloves, handbags, like a rich satin, faille, moire or lame, floral buttonholes and sprays, all come however, and white or palest pastel in with the accessories. Every modern tones in really thick satins are univer- girl will make a study of these, once sal favourites this season. The sim- she has collected the foundation of her pler and more picturesque they are the wardrobe. Possibly she will have a better. few serviceable trifles already, but she The old heart-shape corsage, jewel- must not forget that accessories change all too quickly.

Blouses, shirts and every kind of waistcoat, are being worn with the coat and skirt. It is advisable to buy only items that can be worn with each TUYỂ

Suits include more than the coat and skirt this spring. Suppose a girl is already in possession of a country tweed, and possibly a navy serge coat and skirt that can do duty for cool, mornings in town and week-ends in the. country. The wool or lisle jumper is: for country use, and the frilly lingerie blouse, or checked, floral and striped silk and all the more formal styles for town. Hat, cap, shoes and other ac- cessories should be selected with re gard to the occasion. The cooler strip- ed linen, pastel shaded wool and all

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Coffee and cream-coloured sail cloth makes this smart Spring sports tailleur, worn by Kay Francis, screen star. The skirt. has eight inches of kick pleats in front and back and the nipped-in jacket fastens with a single button.

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