CHEMISE LINE FOR SWIM SUIT STYLES

Press, Volume XCVII, Issue 28661, 11 August 1958, Page 2

CHEMISE LINE FOR SWIM SUIT STYLES

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The chemise line will be very popular on New Zealand beaches next summer with the arrival of the straight-lined swim suit. They are attractively styled with just the suggestion of shape about them, and will suit the young and the not so young. Colours range from the main pastel colours to black and white, the most favoured colour combination. The style is intended to give the wearer a long-legged look and besides being chic will be comfortable to wear. The neckline and armholes are merely scooped out, and most models have piping and a row of buttons down the centre Of the bodice. Models in the conventional idea of a swim suit can still be ob-

tained and come in gay poplins with quite a lot of elastic shirring for close fitting. Many of the fitting styles have attractive loose jackets to wear with them, but the key is simplicity of line, devoid of any unnecessary trimming. For the daily swimmer who wants a purely functional suit there are many skin-tight lastex models with smudged flower designs in subtle shades of taupe and' electric blue. One model has a deep back V and another has a sea horse design as its main selling feature. Gone are the little tutu-skirted styles of previous summers seen in a variety of beach suits. They have been ousted by the plain tailored shorts to match the inescapable “shimmie” top.