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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, JUNE 21, -1935.

SUMMER

Style

IF YOU WANT TO BE

WELL-DRESSED

Suggestive Points Detailed

Don't buy a dress suitable for only one occasion.. Don't try to autdo your friends. Don't wear jewellery without a

definite purpose. Don't adopt a style simply be- ..

caused it is new. "Don't overlook the importance of accessories and per- sonal grooming.. Don't wear black when you're

tired.

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Don't try and dress to please others. Think of yourself first,"

Don't choose clothes that over-

shadow your personality. Don't be afraid of simplicity in

your wardrobe.

Don't dress so that che" phase

of your costume stands out separately from the others. Everything you wear should combine" to form a perfect ensemble. These ten rules which should govern the life of every woman who seeks to be considered "well dressed." were complied by Rosa- lind Russell. Metro-Goldwyn-Ma- yer featured player who recently completed leading roles in such productions as FORSAKING ALL OTHERS. RECKLESS, WEOT POINT OF THE AIR, 'and CASINO MURDER CASE.

"There is no such thing as an 'order of importance, in a list of this type." she said. "The last Item could well be the first-and the first the last. Each one is

Important in creating a perfect picture of good taste, Let's take them one by one.

"We are all acquainted with the woman who buys a new dress for' every occasion--and constantly complains that she has 'nothing to wear. This 'buying a dress for one occasion' is one of the most serious wardrobe_faults. It is due principally to a lack of thought. a lack of the ability to look ahead. The money a woman spends 'on an outfit of this type would pur- chase the smartest kind of an en- semble which would be good for a number of occasions--and nine

times out of ten just as proper for the big event whatever it may

be.

THE STYLES TO DRESS The smartest woman I ever knew wore the same dress, time after time. She was consistently -well-dressed by simply changing her hat and accessories... She bought on an average of eight outfits a year, "but each of them was well and wisely chosen. As a result, no matter what type of an Invitation she received, she was always ready to accept and al- ways the smartest of the crowd.

"Now for the second 'don't," she continued, and this one is just as simple to follow as it is important to observe. Don't try and outdo your friends! It is my personal observation that the keen dress competition between women is responsible for more bad taste in costuming than any other single. factor. If one woman wears a lovely clip or bracelet, her best friend will want to ap- pear with two or even three. I have seen women wear as many as four bracelets at a time-and each one of them a masterpiece of craftsmanship. As a result none of them showed to advant age, and the impression created. was only one of extremely bad

taste.

JEWELLERY

"This brings us around to the fourth item. "Don't wear Jewel- lery without a purpose!

"Jewellery is too widely con- sidered as extra adornment rather than an explicit part of a cost- ume. Every clip. bracelet, neck- lace or ear-ring should have a definite reason for being. It should serve to add a bit of col- our to an otherwise drab costume: It should accentuate a neckline or hold a collar in place. This 'habit of pinning on this or that simply because it happens to be lying within reach on the dress": ing-table is "decidedly wrong. Choose "your items dt jewellery with a definite purpose and re- solve to wear them only when necessity demands their presence.

"The sad results on every side of us from women who wear a thing just because someone tells. them it is the 'latest style,' should prove sufficient. warning for the importance of observing number Ave. It is silly to attempt to be 'first with the newest' unless the 'newest' happens to be your parti- cular style.

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IMPORTANCE OF ACCESSORIES

THAT NEW COLLAR

Have you a frock that needs freshening up? Why not have & new collar and cuffs? All the in- terest in day frocks is centred above the waist this season,

Lace Jabot and cuffs in a tinted pale pink give a dressy note to a ....... straightly-cut frock.

"The importance of accessories and personal grooming cannot be stressed too heavily she contin- " ued... "Always remember that your hair, your skin, your finger-" nalis, the shoes you wear, the glo- ves you carry, the handkerchief Tucked in your pocket are just as much a part of the picture you present as your gown. In many instances accessories' can make or break a costume. A dress of the simplest lines may be made smart by just the right hat, gloves, bag, and shoes.

COLOUR TROUBLE "The matter of colour is a dif 'ficult, one to discusa. Everyone has her own particular pets. But there is one thing to remember li your preference is black. There is Do arguing the matter that black is smart.

Jabots also give length of line If you are "not so slim." Deep gauntlet cuffs of needle-run lace. with a collar of Medici linie, have a dignified air.

Bright Hungarian colourings have added their quota to make gayer Our Jubilee tints...red. green, blue and yellow sequins ap- 'pear in geometrical designs on collars and cuffs. Beaded collars on white grounds have brilliant multi-coloured designs. Peter Pan and Toby collars give a Quaker look to schoolgirl-looking frocks.

A pleated or gauged chiffon front in beige, Ivory or shell pink is delightful in an -afternoon frock. White pique collars with tab ends or long revers are worn. with coat frocks and jumper suits.

You must have a touch of Une: somewhere-it is the seasons most popular material. Stripes, checks or the polka dot will make cheery collars and cuffs to a frock.

away from it. Continuing along line of this type is fatal as far as style is concerned. Every woman knows, or should study herself until she does know, her parti- cular type. When she discovers it 10 ber own satisfaction, she should adhere strictly to it, re- gardless of what others may say. When you are dressed to please yourself, your mental attitude is right to put yourself across. If you are uncomfortable in your clothes, other people sense it and you are beaten before you start, .'

CHOOSE WISELY

"A very common dress mistake is choosing clothes that over-aha- dow your personality. Upon see- ing you enter a room your friends should never be conscious of what you are wearing red because she can't make herself audible over the colour. The same thing ap- piles to style. An exotic person in Aan 'exotic gown makes herself felt In a crowd. A little mouse type

PARIS FASHIONS

Mainbocher And Others

With the revival of jewels in the hair and on the head it 13 Atting that dress should be dig- nified. Dresses with trains of rich materials are cut on lon graceful uries. The necklines are low in front as well as at the back. The Indian head wrap and the Turkish looped skirt are the latest of all, but are worn as yet. by only a few. Lanvins looped front skirt drapery is an adapta- tion from Turkey; Jean Patou's tussore dress" and head wrap in green and cream are also Orien- tai.

Mainbocher is showing seaside clothes. With white pique shorts are straight coats of blue and white stripes, with spotted blue and white shorts are plain white" pique jackets. A blue linen coat has a white hood. There are lin- "en dresses which button down from the waist to the hem; one is of blue and white stripes, an- other is wholly white. With a grey coat and skirt of flowered bed ticking goes a scarlet scarfs The tailor-made skirts are slightly fared. Short neat-fitting jackets may have velvet collars of “an- other colour: thus a browns sult has a rosy-beige collar. Long coats for early autumn fit closely and button to the neck: some have collars and belts. Velvet Jackets are put with woollen skirts. There are also velvet dresses, capes, and boleros, red, 'green, and brown:

BLACKCREPE AND SATIN

Black crepe, and, satin are for formal wear in town. The lines, of such 'dresses are slim, the boa- ices ft. necklines are rounded to the throat, and sleeves are short and simple. For late afternoon and informal dinners there are long, slim, princess dresses, usual- ly black, with neck and shoulder draperies, but sometimes lined with colour. They are often f dark velvet, and a heavy bow and ends may trim the skirt.

Evering dresses have long trains, are cut low to a point, back and front, and have capes or light wraps with them..: Flo- werk are worn in bunches at the waist, Mainbocher works in 'dark blue velvet, black satin, net, spot- ted crepe, and figured and sprig- ged muslin...

Capes continue as much as ever; some are lined and fall full

THE POLISHED LOOK

AT ASCOT

The polished finish 1s most helpful in the dress scheme. belt and shining bouquet relieves all dulness. Consider only that chic touch of the patent trimming on gloves and shoes of dul kid or suede..

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There are, too, the various ac- cessories in metal. silver and gold gleams and fecks that relieve the most demure dark wool or heavy silken stuff. In fact, the bright and shining gleams of light have transformed entirely dreary sha- des and fabrics, and give a rote of gaiety at small cost.

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The lacquered way is steadily growing rather than diminishing in favour; its possibilities are cer- tainly widering. At Ascot we shall witness all sorts of new.at- tractive clothes with polished. summery accessories, that sh out so well against rich dark or pastel-shaded backgrounds.

SUMMER LINEN HATS

When white and light-coloured

to below the waist. Schiaparelli linen hats are washed they take a

and Chapel throw the front points back over the shoulders - in an exotic gown is all gown and" and achieve revers: A close-fit- no personality.

"The last two don'te arting cape clips the arms and s

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explanatory," she continued. "Never be afraid of the simple sown in your wardrobe. Simpli city is the keynote of good style. Dress so that you create a perfect. Is is always in good ensemble, see that no one thing

taste for any occasion but women should learn to curb this "black! complex. There is nothing as dangerous, especially if you are the least bit tired. After a hard day's work, don't slip into a black dinner gown. Try a warm brown, or even a deep shade of red and

you are wearing stands out be- yand the other. One safe way to accomplish this, is to stick to the same colour tones in gown and accessories

It is by following these rules re- ligiously that Rosalind Russell built up her reputation for smart-

see those tired lines disappeariness in clothes

"As far as dressing to please others is concerned, I believe tha most women are gradually getting, ed.

Anyone who wants to take the time can do it, she conclud

square shoulders; the pleated summer cape Bargs to the waist. The Fatou cape is a little like a Scotch plaid in cut, but fastens at the back of the right shoulder.. Loose three-quarter jackets of figured materials, with front poc kets, go with plain dresses, or the material makes a sharp contrast, as when a white coat goes with a blck dress and pale rose-pink with Lavy blue. Very light figured crepes and lines make close-nt ting little jackets to be worn with dark dresses and skirts Hats worn with figured dresses are of plain straw trimmed simply with ri bon, the crowns usually are fat and the brims wide.

long time to dry and frequently lose their shape in the procesa. To avold weahing, and thus preserve the shape of the hats, it is a good plan to clean them with a soft piece of white indiarubber, which is effective for removing the most stubbörn marks. A per- fectly clean rubber should be used

and the firen hat should be rub-

bed all over

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Summer Hats

HEADDRESS

Many Wonderful Ideas

It was only to be expected that with the return to feathers, and beautiful jewels the "head- ress would appear once more.

Diadems of diamonds, coloured ',.. stones feather and flowers can all be seen at the formal functions. The methods of treatment never recall the somewhat untidy and over-decorated heads of former days. The chic coiffure is short and well groomed curled tightly to the head, In soft waves and the floral or jewelled' decoration Is added. The coronal-plaits 'have given way to the. diadem

and wreath..

from $1.50

TO APPEAR

ractive with a high waisted bal dress of green taffeta, The Em- pire modes lend them selves to decorative head ornaments." A jewelled coronet sits well sup- ported by curls or a separate plast.

all sorts of small blossoms are usea, often to match a corsage bouquet of spray of the same. TAIS is a partciularly happy

WAX FLOWERS mode for the dancing debutante.White wax flowers were respons-

as despite the girlish coiffure, the head retains its sleek "tidy". look Ears are revealed again, but tiny curls forts a soft back- ground, and, the shape of head is shown, with the hair taken up- wards to add height and a cer- tain dignity which was missing. from the old shingle.

A great Paris. artist gives us wandertul ideas made in standa of lacquered hair of any colour.. This constitutes a turban head- dress which is much to the fore at the Faris cinemas and theatres.

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The return to the evening cap and variety of head-dresses has many advantages, one being saving of time. Theatres start early, and it is helpful, to tidy up one's coiffure, and adjust one of these smart turbans, or a floral-, cap to balance the evening cupe. of cbition or -fur, as directes,

weather'

EASTERN SABI. : The hood or Eastern sari is at its best as part of a mystic even ang tollette. A striking creation was of midnight blue chiton, placed over silver, and flacked laced over purple. The drapery mingled with hanging sleeves and deep hood which just hinted of velled gleams of the silver, complete with sandals of the same tied with dark ribbons.es Here and there one sees a TE- vial of the gold and Jewelled comb from Josephine days Hal parted in the centre brushe back to a bunch of Emp he'd by a high blonde tortótse- shell comb encrusted

gold knobs looked very.weil compa

ed by long gold earring

ath of green shining, leaves stalks or allver, trhla is at-

ible for an all-white débutante's schenie. Her dark hair," done closely to head, had a Greek ban- deau made of closely packed petals of white lilac. The., dress of white crêpe had a Victorian berthe of the same flowers, and a high cethcure or the same held the pleats of a very full ́dancing' skirt. On one wrist there was a bracelet of lac.

Real Jewels in the hair, like dowers, require careful cloosing and skilful adjustment. It must be remembered in these days of sleek coiffure and amall, well- shaped heads that it is woefully easy to spoil the perfection of poise and line. In fact, I cannot impress sufficiently on either, the girl or older woman the taste and care required for ornamenting the hair in the evening. It is only safe in the hands of the expert.

The

older woman especially.