SOME FASHION NOTES.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 41, 16 February 1918, Page 16

SOME FASHION NOTES.

All the new frocke and separate skirte 1 are pleated from the belt, though ther* the many ways of arranging these pleats, and often the pleats are alternate with long, burhoose draperies ftattfall in soft folds below the hip. There-' are even combinations of side pleats, box-pleats, and draperies in the same skirt. When a material is too soft td look well pressed into crisp pleate, the pleats are left to fall softly i tt ' unpressed effect, but gathers are observed less and less ac the season advances. The employment of two different coW ours, and ac often as not two different) materials, is a marked feature ot autumn designing. On the dress witH bodice in one colour, and skirt in a con-, trasting colour, Paris designers insist, Though the idea has been run to earth, new models in this style in infinite variety, are constantly being produced* A second popular style is the bolero dress, the bolero being in a fabric that contrasts with the under bodice and th*. skirt. The bolero idea is seen in mure of the most recent models from the leading houses. It is especially well liked for dinner adn theatre In these it is often of metal cloth, fur*'trimmed, and worn with a dress of l»ee or chiffon.

Much velvet is to be seen In tie inflW linery world, and it is so becoming, both" to the hair and the complexion, that it forms the "piece de resistance" of the autumn hats. For the moment th» shapes are somewhat small, and the milVn . tary idea is expected to have a pronounced influence, which will be noticed in the high dented crowne, and visors of the new shapes, as well as in the> character and the arrangement of the, trimming. In the tfnree shapes which' are now sharing high favour, nameljv tarns, sailors, and turbans, analysis will reveal military inspiration in some form or another. Although email shapes are the mode of the moment, large picturesque models will be vsell represented in order to give the necessary style breadth to the lines. Many very tall effects will be shown in the -more extreme styles. White satin hats continue to attract much attention. Small and medium shapes are particularly favonredi especially those that are designed along the military or tarn ideas. Some of the smartest styles are trimmed with white cog top-knots or long white tassels. Combinations of white and navy are noted among the smart hats intended for use with tho navy serge tailor suits.

Georgette is certainly the most popu« lar material for blouses, eaye a fashion writer, and crepe de chinr. ranks second. A smart blouse can be made of white Georgette, or even cotton crepe, on tha lines of the fichu, and the fronts of tha blouse made long enough to go ronnd the waiet, cross at the back, and thei come round again in front, where thejft are tied loosely like a sash. Washing blouses are of every colour in crepej voile and lawn. The ekirt that ie worn with these blouses should be finished •* the. waist with a bias band of the material trimmed with braid, ac this give* J a neat effect.