1930-02-25 — Page 29

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1930.

WOMAN'S WORLD

FOR OUR LADY READERS.

Footwear

Smart

Gowns for Afternoon Teas and Bridge.

of

Charm

and

Distinction

AT

GORDON'S

KAYAMALLY

BUILDING.

+

OUR BRITISH CROSSWORDS.

50

57

Across

15 Hoods.

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TEL. C. 4052. DIAL

24052.

Special Values in

Gent's Raincoats

AT OUR

CLOSING-UP SALE.

PRICES FROM

$6.50

A LOT OF ODD SIZES AT

HALF PRICE,

YEE SANG FAT.

MARVELLO

RECORDING ACHIEVEMENTS”

9247-THE BAT. Selection.

Columbia New process RECORDS

Strauss Sym Orch. 9238-ROSES OF THE SOUTH. Waltz.

Strauss Sym Orch. 9119-WITCHES DANCE from "Le Ville" D. B. C. Orch. 9125-CARMEN SELECTION B.B.C. Orch.

9185-IL TROVATORE. Selection.

B. B. C. Orch.

The Anderson Music Co., Ltd.

JUST RECEIVED.

'A FRESH CONSIGNMENT of AURORAL

COLD WATER DYES.

IN ALL COLOURS.

THE PHARMACY

(FLETCHER & CO., LTD.

A.P.C. Building.

Tel. C. 345.

Above-A Henri Bendel black faille afternoon gown, with fluted tulle trim

Right An Augustbernard royal blue chiffon with cap sleeves and unusual draperies: and Bendel'a combination of black lace and black chiffon in a distinguished and graceful afternoon gown.

Parisian Fashions.

FANS, SHOES AND SPORTS

BELTS.

Of Interest:

| MILLINERY OF THE MOMENT,

Skirt Lengths.

LONG SKIRTS AND DANCING.

For the moment women will It was, of course, only a matter have to be content with bata,

Short skirts seems destined for the of time before the dressmakers plain and simple, for the milliners an early demise. Most of

dressmakers represent the passing took up the question of fans still refuse to use any trimmings of the short skirt as the inevitable again in earnest. Well, these but those which tend to draw at fate of something that is merely delightful accessories have ar-tention to the hat itself. There nuausthetic, others consider the re- rived. Some of the gowns even are two or three, who have used turn to long skirts as imperative, just because the time has come for do not look complete without one. false curls-a most amusing idean drastic revolution in fashions to This was notably the case with and now and again, a tiny bunch satisfy womans eternal yearning

for, novelty. some lovely frocks of tulle, seen of feathers is introduced. at the Baldes Petits Lits Blancs

Skirt lengths are ideal, just to the turn of the calf, as a matter of fact."

at the Opera, with which the man- But the shape is everything, and nequins carried great fans of bil-women will have to rest content

studded lowy tulle

with with that.

Later on, if they have

Already the short skirt has con- chenille spots, or acquins. Quite grown their hair, and have to hide pletely disappeared for evening. a number of large feather fans a chignon, more elaborate trim-wear in smart assemblies. Long were seen, but the fans of net or mings may return again, but not gowns have even influenced the tulle predominated.

yet.

Another evening fashion note:

which one of the

dressmakers

In the meantime, milliners are is provided by the coloured shoes cutting the bring of hats at the shows with gowns of an entirely back, very low down on the nape different colour. For instance, an of the neck, and this mode covers exquisite gown in a shade of yol-growing hair very well indeed, as low, is worn with blue satin shoes, well as being becoming to the re. and, with a frock of grey, shoes of trousse profile. vivid red were seen. If this idea

is adopted by women of fashion, The newest note we have struck we may soon see some very teresting combinations of colour. is the hats with crowns cut like in-in millinery, for a very long time, Spring seems to be near, for in close bonnets high on the fore- the sports stores, golf clubs, shoot- ing up like daffodils from the head, completely covering all the bags, travelling cases, that seem hair, and framing the face with a invitations to travel, and saddles, wide scalloped halo that is justi enchanting enough to tempt, even too innocent, Helmet, beret, and the un-horseworthy to the Bois in bonnet shapes are breeches all are blossoming.

latest dances. The new six-eight step is a kind of slow fox-trot, which tries to combine syncopation with dignity. It sounds a little dif ficult, but something of the kind is essential, if women are to dance at all.

Curves are said to be coming in. Judging from the new fashions, it is obvious that women may at last consider themselves absolved from the tyranny of excessive dieting, since a match-stick figure does not auit the new silhouette at all.

Dresses which flare out below the hip-lines are becoming for, dance ficiently slender. wear, for those of us who are suf-

As for the flared skirt itself, it is the best thing that ever happen- popular ined to dancers. What other way

Less hazardous in their appeal Paris, and the one-side brim effect could we so easily have the full- are the new belts offered for the is still much worn. sports costume. They are bî, canvas, plain or striped, and they

reas we need in our skirts, without any fullness at the point where Avery few strong-minded skirt joins bodice? are fastened by slipping back and elegantes are trying to bring back,

Great bows at the hip-line, which forth between two rings, and veils again for morning wear and do not look pretty when one is danc- tucking into a slide. Bright red, motoring. The very short voiling, or draperies which are sure to hunter's green, blue and sky-blue, tried to come back last year, and be crushed by one's partner's arm in fact most of the gay colours failed. Perhaps the longer vell likely to float around one's partner's -these and any floating panels and most of the club colour-com- binations are in these belts.

will do better this year.

legs should be resolutely avoided.

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