LATEST FASHION NOTES.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 36, 10 February 1917, Page 16

LATEST FASHION NOTES.

(Bjr an Expat). PARIS, November ». In ib» matter of fashions nmill philosophical, and always hare what w< like, by liking what we have. Our mind* and our bodies ax* marvelloualy adaptable—too adaptable perhaps, Wβ are extremista. There ia no getting away from toe fact that it ia truly deplorable this slavish copy of certain fashion* designed for an enirely different type and surrounding*—as is bo often the case nowadays —an unintelligent acceptance fo unsuitable things. Each woman should i aim at accentuating th individual lines of her own silhouette; each woman should have her own characterise suitable to her own especial type. And the latest eilhouette won't last long. Even as I write these lines there comes before my mind the eye vision of a new skirt which will be launched in the modeatic world before long, and ! which will revolutionise all pre-conceived I ideas of what the future akirta are to j be. But I am eworn to secrecy and must not divulge what I have been told in the very strictest confidence. Waists we certainly should have again, and the exaggeration of which will mean more martyrdom. But the largest waist to-day will be the smallest to-morrow. You must not be subservient to your j gown any more than you should be subservient to your money or position, or any extraneous thing that is merely an adjunct to your personality. I have heard women give their addresses to a couturiere's assistant in such a manner, ac to proclaim themselves absolutely subservient to the Champs lElyscea or the Boulevard St. Germain. But I am digressing. ! EVENING DKESSES. EMBROIDERIES. [ Laet year, evening dreesea were quite out of the picture. Today, they are worn more than ever. The ekirte are often extremely short In front, touching the ground at the back. In some extreme easea the front barely reaches the knees, but a flounce of lace id usually added that reaches the ankle. The corsages have high backs, but sleeves are often conspicuous by their alx-,ence. Long graceful lines are everywhere to be eeen. The eilhouette now changes slowly. i There will be much embroidery on soft tulle with half twietod eilk and golden silk threads. This embroidery eeek«s to imitate the pattern, and produce the effort* of Indian cashmere. Some of this embroidery will imitate the patterns of the rich and heavy Venetian or Milaneselacee. Throe rococo embroideries will fiLiO be used for indoor dresses and lingerie. Ribbons will be made very narrow with fitrured pattern* in colours which also produce effects of Indian esahmere. Some of this embroidery will imitate the patterns of the ri'-h and heavy Venetian or Milanese laces. These rococo embroideries will alro be lined for indoor dresses and lingerie. Ribbon* will be made very narrow with figured pat[•■rn» in colours which also produce effects of Indian caehmere. CUFFS, SLEEVE TOPS. Peep ctilTs on coats, whether of fur, velvet, ein'.iroideries, or whatnot, is another* peeuli:uity of this season's modes. : Sleeve tops, with a slight fullness at their tops, just enough to give it a sort lof embryo leg-of-mutton look, are seen lin so many of the new dresses, that one lia forced to believe that this loose sleeve I has come to stay.

POCKETS. Pocket* started to be th* fashion a oouple of seasons ago. No on« looked, however, for the avalanohe of pockets [ which 16011 to have tumbled on to dresses for all times of day. On sport coats and dresses, they are so large , that they are really draped on to the sides of the gartnent. They are mostly patch pockets, the tops adorned with a narrow fur band. In one or two models, the whole pocket - «f fur, like the oollar and cuff*. OTJR SKETCH. Oar sketch portrays a very attractive model for street or afternoon wear, made of extra fine quality, copper coloured, gabardine, a favourite of the mode. The coat is made with a rather ehort waist, and the basque, which is very prettily embroidered in the same colour, flares considerably. A collar of white embroidered organdy and and cuffe of the same give a smart finishing touch.

I The skirt fiaree just enough to be in fashion, and each flounce i.s hemmed with la band of embroidery in a matching j colour. The Hiapeau wliicb tops our model is a small dose fitting coppercolourod velvet toque trimmi'd with a band of uncurled ostrich plumes, which curve gracefully around the brim. BLOUSKB WITH PEFUJMS, FRINGE. The bloirses with pppluma, which fall over the skirt, have come to stay. Thi-y can easily be worn undfr tlie new, long 1 topcoats, or the long suit coats. There I are just as many blouses without . peplums. In either ease, these blouses are so soft, th»b'fclx , <bhe fijrure,r outlining every curve of the body. Of ■fringe, there ig plenty in the new dressna, and it often flniahee belts, skirts, bloueea, and coats.