a Spring

Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31750, 6 August 1968, Page 9

a Spring

t Ind«Mn4M>t df uncooperanv« wmtar with permission from w Reserve* Department of the Botanic Gardens, we praeett Spring’s first fashions, in settings to remind you. that Spring itself is almost here! A. A feminine version of the "straw cady”, a fine Tanferine Sisal banded in pleated black Petersham. The shorteleeved dress promotes the "Little Girl" look. In Beaehsand Denim—no longer the Tom Boy fabric, but gentled by bib and trim of white lace, black velvet bows, and softly rolled collar. By “Career Girl." B. A Vonnel Knit Dress in Babybright Pink. Utter sim-plicity—ltalian-inspired styling by "Sonny", tucking defines the line leading to a slightly wider hemline. C. Ensemble in Moygashel • fabric Linen/Polyester blend. In Young Navy, Palebeige ' binding highlight the J-length coat and the short-sleeved j tie-belted' dress. By “Southwell.” The hat is named “The Puritan”. Fashions by courtesy of Hay’s, Limited, Christchurch.

E. A brilliant splash of Tangerine, the sleeveless Shirt Dress with a cone skirt. In Marchioness Acetate, the fabric with a built-in glow, satin backed, luxurious. By “Attic 80”. F. 1 and 2. Against a lush, jungle setting, “The Reversible Wrapover Dress” to wear now for cocktails; to wear at the beach or poolside as summer comes. It depends on which way you turn it In Aquatoned Slub Cotton for day or after-five, ip Silky Tricel, patterned in Raspberry/Purple/Aqua. Loops and buttons are in reverse fabrics too. Note the high, Josephine bodice. By “Society".

G. 1968—the year of the cape! Worn with elegance and dash, before and after-five. Flung over a black/white Tricel Cocktail Dress, this short formal Evening Cape is in Black Doable-Knit Jersey, 100% wool. The low, crewe neckline fastens with a diamante buckle. By Jonathan Logan.