1938-04-14 — Page 3

THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 14, 1938.

Over Three Hundred See Fashion Parade

Dolly Varden's

Varden's Hold Showing To Aid

by

Charity

insula

Jeffries

Hardened to fashion shows as the new low waistline in this one we are, we have to admit that in and its scattered appliqued flowers variety and new ideas, yesterday's trimming the waist and left side dress parade given by Dolly from shoulder to waist. To the Varden's was very outstanding.It migh neck was added a touch of held a large audiencé under its in-white valencies lace, sidious spell and was staged on the Paquin's dress of royal blue, em- Roof Garden of the Hong Kong|broidered at waist and enright Hotel

Every available seat was filled The women frankly applauded what they liked, and if you don't think women know what they like, you should have been there

COOL LINENS

breast pockets with white angora wool will make you face the world with assurance. Gently flared skirt and dashing red handkerchief were other smart details.

FEMININE WITH

VENGEANCE

Morning frocks were shown first, For evening we wiH go feminine. the kind that made you want to with a vengeance. It is quite some throw caution to the four winds time since we've been allowed to, and become the proud possessor of but 1938 stops short of nothing in them all

the way of revealing shoulder-lines, Cool, fresh-looking linens pre-frills, flowers, lace, et als. In fact, dominated the morning mode, and everything to make us appear softer those that met with instant appro-and daintier than we have ever been

val included: &

before.

A turquoise blue faille, with new A white dress of shaggy linen, buttoned down the front to the hemp-lift bodice, and very finely pleat- with red hearts. Absurd pocketsed silk net ruching outlining the on either side of the bust, cut-heart-shaped top, simply dripped heart-shape and edged with red with femininity. A dainty bouquet rick-rack.

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A naïve young frock in madly patterned hand-blocked linen, ablase with the colours of the rain- bow, and zipped smartly at the side from top to hem.

A gay little Tyrolean dress of unerushable linen, with navy bine skirt and white blouse, harnessed by bright suspenders embroidered with tiny field flowers in blue, green, red and yellow silk.

and little jacket completed the charming model.

Very girlish and come-hitherish was another in flowery pique. The skirt was full and swinging, and the deep square-cut neck was band- ed with rick-rack in red, green and yellow. Rick-rack ribbed piquant puffed sleeves..

the

Femininity is even instilled into the tailored formal. Quite one of the prettiest frocks we have yet seen was a navy blue crepe with very figure-fitting lines. Pleats burst from the high neck like rays of the sun, and touches of lace were scattered here and there.“

NAVY BLUE AGAIN Fashion decrees that if you want to keep looking definitely this-

The new low waistline and cor- season, embrace unto yourself navy blue. Fashion has favoured it for setted bodice made its appearance many years, but 1938 will see navy in a moire taffeta frock of old rose. blue going places. Yes, to Large flowers in three different luncheons, tea, cocktails and din-shades of rose combined to give an ner. You can let yourself go with off-the-shoulder neckline.

We went all silly over a double navy blue.

Some of the most outstanding duty evening gown called "Cutie.” afternoon frocks seen at the parade It was fashioned of faille, and com- featured it. One, an adorable afbined black, white and red to per- fair, with a new type of bolero, fection. The wide swining skirt caused many a gasp. A wisp of was black, the high-necked blouse white lace petticoat peeped tan-tied at the throat was white, while talisingly from below the hem, and the little quilted jacket was black a dainty posy trimmed one should-with red lapels.

er.

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BRIDAL SPLENDOUR

And last but not least-came the

Another was a very wearable, lovable, lady-like ensemble the top of which was frothed in white lace to emphasise the bolero that you piece de resistance the 1938 bride. Chanel designed it and fashioned it must have this year.

A profusion of pleats, gave of white satin, with high waistline plenty of knee action to another and bodice embroidered in seed frock in black on We liked pearls. The lines were ve

DISCOVER TAMPAX

FOR YOURSELFE

You'll be

cal to show figure, and the

halo in silver

monds stadding

Classi

long veil of embroidered net fell from her head in a shower. bonquest of calla lilies, which the bride carried was an exac

SMART SIMPLICITY. For

wn or sportswear, youï can't do better than rear this cool and siz tly tailored white-Frock

It has that jersey modelled by Maureen O'Sullivan, M.G.M. star. action-free buttoned down the front skirt, and 2- one nipped waistline achieved by

I'm

all Ready

for SUMMER

ARE YOU?

It's grand to know your slip covers, summer curtains and other things that make the house look summery have been sent to the cleaners and will soon be back and ready to put up a when required.

There is also the satisfaction of knowing your winter clothes and Household Accessories, when ready for storing, can be sent for Zoric Drycleaning Your Carpets and Bugs for shampooing in order to free them from moth eggs, dirt and

of the one used by Joan Beanet in Yogues of 1938, and was.

gred

by the Clover Leaf Flower

by

You can take it from us, the parade was a huge success, and the proceeds amounts $370. The will be divided equally and

the

and the Boys

tamp put all danger of moth, eg

Personal and Household

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