FASHION NOTES.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 179, 29 July 1903, Page 3 (Supplement)

FASHION NOTES.

A very pretty sleeve on a leading evening model was arranged in a most novel saape. The sleeve itself commenced below the shoulder, and fell in a kind of bag to hold the elbow. This "bag" was, of course, full, and very graceful, while a scroll piece of the glittering passementerie outlined the top of the sleeve over the shoulder, and fell

towards the inside of the arm in a graceful scroll. Indeed, serollings are a more fashionable arrangement of all trimmings than any other. Vandykes are used, but they are not so becoming, while the scroll is always artistic, and saves us from the error of a straight Sac.

What we have some time known ac the three-quarter coat his, in slang parlance, "gone one better," and has elongated itself te still closer proximity to the feet. This is the dernier cri in long coate now. The example given in this figure » built

of dark bine face-cloth. It, has triple capee of dark blue panne spotted with white, and strapped at the edges with the bine cloth. The white spotted panne showe again at the wrists, and white buttons fasten the coat at the top, the rest being left loose, and lined with white silk.

The smart bodice and sleeves introduced in this figure are built of fine green cloth and velvet, the edges of the cloth being stitched, and the straps or tabs being held down or fastened by buttons covered with the green velvet. This is a very natty little model for an early spring gown, which with care might well be carried out at home by the able home dressmaker. The subject of the pouched bodice is being much discussed at the present moment —though not for the first time —whether it is being, or is to be, tabooed by the elect in matters fashion-

able. Seeing, we are told, is believing, and therefore personally we are of opinion that at the present at least there is no evidence of its dismissal either at the leading tailors or modistes, or on the most modish women. What its future fate may be is another matter about which it would be rash to say anything for certain. Carried to excess, the pouch is a montrosity as utterly objectionable as any other exaggerated dress introduction that has preceded it, but in strict moderation and soft material it _is a pretty and artistic finish to the bodice.

A serviceable cape is a useful addition to a young girl's autumn warirobe, for it serves several purposes, such as school wear or stormy weather. This design ia circular in shape, with a bias seam in the back, and is neatly finished on the shoulders by shallow seams. There 13 also a hood which ia really practical, aa it can' be drawn up to cover the head. Scarlet cloth, or dark blue serge, lined with scarlet silk, would develop a pretty, p,3 well as serviceable, cape. Reversible cloth, shewing a dull tone oti one side md a plaid on the other, may also be used.

Here is a hat shown on the full-length model, a large one planned with ostrich very slightly curled but luxuriantly thick. The main object of the picture ia to reveal in all its grace a very lovely pelerine with extremely long stole endn. It is composed of flna cloth to match the toilette, a delicate grey one, but is elaborately enriched "with silver braid and chenille and silver fringe, whereas th« gown itself »le& absolutely wtbrimxwL