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THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1951.

WEEK-END WOMANSENSE

Spring Perennial

Navy and white.

By VERA WINSTON

On the Sunny Side of the Street

By DOROTHY BARKLEY

LONDON their delightful range are ONDONERS are deter- illustrated here, both in cotton.

une

the hein.

The other is navy cotton with.

unsund club design It White, Thus, too, has a cool

joy themselves this Festival an Off-the-shoulder neckline yeur. And there is nothing and a deep frill at more encouraging for this than the clothes which have been designed for the com- ing months. They are light line and an attractive frill and gay. and thoroughly in tune with the festive mood.

"

Excellent designs of casual clothes come from the frm of Spectat. Sports whose jeans, shorts and cunsults are exactly what. byule eotakt desire for the "sunny side of the street. In this category are included Frip tailor cek. mid-calf length NAVY with diservet of flash- ing touches of white is the per-s, which fit smoothly over enjal contribution of fashion the hips and calves where they

are fringed. to the colutirania of spring. day-time stress of navy sheer in- crepe gains smartness und divaluality by a white pique vestee, id sleeve edging. For estra dash there's an oversize, flapped patch pocket, aho white page bordered, Studs of ruby 1 fasten the vester and make in for prout colour scheme.

A

Irresistible

de the hum. Touches of white-

with shoes, gloves, beads and earrings-solve the problem of accessories with these cutton dresses.

ira

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CENTRE:

Summer dress

print with off-the-lined bathing neckline and deep frill beneath hem, by Dorville,

immaculately cut in pure white colton, have a coolie jucket, and

10 the the trouser-legs taper onkles.

LET: of ronge IBIS Include: collies for the festive mood are hot-house the styles for the sunny side of shoulder the beach. The fashion every- where will be for the Ittle

Here, as shum jacket.

season, great many coals this the coolie influence is clearly This Chinese style jrcket has ‘a little stand-up collar, and falls to thigh lungth. Most attractive styles aro, In pastel coloured ferry towel-

From

too, Dorville, Htsg." comes the beach suit illustrated with stiffened

to be seen.

And for those who prefer it, there are, tou, the simple cotton dieyses. Irresistibly

crisp and fresh, and admirable to g. By

designed

Jhied by here in those

Lotion motels from jersey. Two

The top is with wire,

tire

Dorville.

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A SPRING STOLE

A STOLE IS

the fashionable addition to a 1991 wardrobe, This model is hand-kişitted to ke with a Spring suit is 3 feat long, worked on 23 stitches, and takes doz. 4-ple woul. Zai. of 4-ply in a contrasting calour, and

a pole ut No. 8 pecdies.

The pattern is in mossstitch

́eath row sta’time with a Kis

to

and the diamond design stocking shitch. Divide the 2oz, Intu lo balts, which follow

the diamond design throughout,

to save would One end of the

stole should be finished with a fringe of the contrast wool and ocket can he killed into the end, using an extra knitting

pin,

BILFEN

been the

WOMEN have a myriad shapes and sizes-- but, arcording to the clothing trade, only eight.

Male manufacturers are more etightened. They allow for 120 diferent sized men.

store has One Bondan

into conducting research number of basic sizes that simuld be provided so that the overage wamon can be tied from stock without costly altera- tions, The result is that they how carry 38 different tings in sults.

go that short, tall, very plamp or very thin figures cau be suited while they wait, either

*

Cotton

But for and sea in green and while leaf-spray design, with wired top, also by Dorville.

jersey- RIGHT: Navy and white beach cotton dress in olub design with shoulder buttons and flounced skirt with deep, petticoat frill in white, also by Dorville,

embroidered straw

The big London stores now, In this London fashion list is for the first time, are appreciat- the gaily checked organza coat ing the value of selling the which makes an excellent con- clothes they pick from the best trust 10 dark dress. For wholesalers by prompting their beachwear you can't go wrong Coolie Theme

shows with mannequins. These If you choose a two-coloured are invaluable to anyone who costume. raffia sandals with Variations on the coolle theme wishes to follow fashion: it is two-inch thick coles, and a were seen at a show in a leading always helpful to see the effect brightly

The of a particular quit London store this week,

or dress hat,

These Chinese-style coat was seen in style before buying.

indicate,

which too,

The Duffle Coat a variety of lengths-short, lup shows length, and full length, and is yes of the exclusive couture

Another dore has shown it- suitable for a variety of occa designers have been popularised, stons-in wooi, for everyday First on this list is the coolle self anxious to keep up with Other detalls are flying the times. It is selling a wear, in lace for afternoon, in coat.

in panels on dresses one

black

feminine version of the "duffle for the beach, and

011 dress had panels lined with cou!.' This is in good quality strapless bathing costumes in brocade for the evening, terry towelling with wrays to topcoals the fashion is definitely pale pink and pale blue and wool, comes in a variety of me the dress with the versatile colours, and is tailored to fit mutels. A particularly attractive for large balloon sleeves; some-

The dress ป perfectly. It even fastens in wrap was in a yellow and white times these are long with large apron skirt. elesis with a large

shawl cuffs, but frequently, the sleeves jacket ensemble is proving as the naval tradition with wooden

All this are elbow-length and worn with popular as the suit. The dresses buttons and loops, collar which could be worn up

have dolman three- but at roughly aftern times the as a food. They also design, long gloves. For instance, this usually

man's version shorts-and They really are store is selling such a coat in quarter length deeves, and all price of the

Another which originates from war sur- short-in velvet with tumups, coffee coloured wool lined with round pleated skirts,

design which must be included plus stores. Again, the lounging pyjamus, black.

Spectator Sports also show

and Jeans;

Ihren

attractive

rayon

Keep these facts in mind

When Selecting Earrings

Be careful in your chalcs of earrings, saya flim

star Peggy Castle. Conalder carefully the shape of your face when purchasing a pair. By Helen Follett

in utility or model clothes.

Height variations range fron 58. 2in. to 8. Zin, and hip meu- surements from 38in, to 52in. And -at-long-lust-eventhedith- cult figures" can

IN the composition of a woman's face the buy from steck,beauty of the ear is an integral part that strikingly affects appearance. Dowdy ears aro behind a liability but, fortunately, a woman can drape then with side locks, leaving just the lobes visible,

Man

the new sizing drive is Mr G. G, Herring, futher of two teen-nge daughters both over 6ft. He was responsible for

tting millions of Servicemen

It is surprising how many different patterns there are among them being large ones, those with heavy lobes, cars that point upward in a demonish manner, ruddy ones, those that are 100 long, others that are 100 round. So, if you are Blessed with small, perfectly formed ears, thank your lucky stars.

When you ply the powder puff do not over- with demobilisa-look the beauty needs of this feature. When you form counterfeit roses in your cheeks, put There is bit of colouring on. the lobes.

tion sults.

TESTS

MEMBERS of the

"

In reason why that little touch is necessary, When natural kush forms, ear lobes go pinkish too. As ears show the effects of birthdays to n the lobes certain extent, Ane lines appearing in and just in front of the cars where the tissues are soft and thin, they can be kept to a youthful appearance by regular creaming. Do you ever do anything for this feature other than applying.

So, extend soap and water? Probably the

your make-up efforts and include them.

House- wives' League were do- Ing something more constructive recently than burning their ra- tion books outside House of Commons.

Earrings have been worn for centuries. They Eight of them were testing. the

never go out of style. When selecting them a new sizing system to see if they woman should know precisely what she is about. could really be fitted from stock. since they contribute to a considerable degree to

Chairman Mrs J. Mew, from charm of

of appearance. Tunbridge

Wells,

The woman with a long, thin face should Agure "average

of mediunt limit herself to buston ear rings; long, dangling height and good proportions,"

ones will add to the gaunt look, make her chose a utility whipcord sult

countenance appear even thinner. On the other in suft green, with a matching hand, the plump lucky with a round moon face top-cunt.

ban wear pendants of considerable length.

who has an

Mrs. Baldwin, of Wandsworth, is a "Juno" size ("the large, noble figure, with

and lip buat, walat Measurements above averago"} and found a model sult in black art _ville_Bripo.

NYLON PRETTIES TO REMAIN LOOKING NEW

If earrings are too heavy they make the small face look smaller. Oval and rectangular shapes emphasise pleasing contours.

-and buying perfumes

THEN seboating a perfume it is well to re- Y member that you aren't the only and who will As prou go about your have to live with it. chores, the other acerbers of the family will get do away with that whills of forcited odours.

NYLON is just about the an off-white tint to that beauti. easiest of all fabrics when it ful snowy white slip or night- comes to laundering, but just gown. There are good "whiten the same, there are a few diree- tions and precautions that should ers" that

be kept in mind if those nylon yellow or grayish tinge and

If a man save that he doesn't like perfumes, pretties are to remain looking usually these are to be preferred the may just have been born stubborn, or he may like new. While any properly to the regular bleaching agents, consider them a silly extravagance on the part made nylon fabric is washable, Some women though, use regular of the sisters, the truth is that the majority of dyes, finishes and trims, some bleaches for nylon, using a trifle men do like perfumes, especially if they have times tend to complicate matters less than the amount recom- siente scent.

a little, and of course nylon mended by the manufacturers mixtures require special atten- for cottong.

tion.

Camir circle as to whether your choice has been If you have perfume discussions. In pour

is happy one, take your old man with you the extime you fare fortis to buy a precious scept.

While bluing Isn't really First, white nylon articles necessary for white nylon itThat will settle the arguments. should be washed separately won't hurt. In fact, some women.

tray interest you to know that one of the from coloured or pastel nylons like soap flakes with "bulit-in" best known perfume chemists fire given an sur or any ollier, fabric, for that bluing for washing pastel and to the cash customers who say that although mutters Even garments that are, pale shades as well as for while they adore lovely bottles and expensive, trim- fast colour sometimes do leave nylon. Wash nylon garments mingy, they know that in the long run they Jetting soll pay for them and all they wand is the con=" sight, very slight discolouration, frequently, but one that is enough to give nottle.

.never

Patricia Goddard picks a Spring Wardrobe-

Tailored grey flannel with pin-slim skirt 24 18. Effects : silk scarf, white gloves, and a brooch pinned high up at neck.

5 outfits see her

each day

Victorian style shirt blouse In white piqué. centre fastening. £6. Grey suit skirt. Fiesta black prayat with a central brunch.

•Navy - linan

ODIKS(8, 180

through-

Bwirl-skirted. broad belted cocktail frock in black rayon. three guineas Mandarin hat with black velvet brim.

piqué crown. 215. ed. Effects: violets.

to dancing time-

Primrose yellow, awinging - "back swagger with the edges pockets. and collar saddle- -stitched-in black.

nine guthans. ElTecta black ployes, black fat-

at less than

cotton loros, s hip.pocket handlat PATUELLY IDEN FR

£10 each

London Express Bervico

A Play-clothes Theme

The black and white theme for play clothes Linda has been adopted this season by Darnall. Very new-looking is an out of white linen, the shorts and tuck-in eleeveless chirt untrimmed, and with narrow black cotton tringu bordering the brief bolero. Black ferry cloth is something new under the resort sun, to make a poncho-type beach

coat reas above the knees, worn over a cotton strapless American bathing suit printed in black and wake Indian riesign. For demoing in the evening. cotton is a smart chalco when selected in white. with a border of vineyerly woven Black stripes edging the bottom of a full skirt, and a fitted, strapless bodice of black, unevenly, striped in

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