SUMMER GARMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1509, 3 August 1912, Page 11

SUMMER GARMENTS.

WHAT HAY BE WORN. It is indeed an optimistio nature that can think at the present time- of spring or summer, and especially in these cold days of summer - rainment. Still it is well to keep fancy on tho wing and to exercise it a little concerning what is to be the favourite wear for summer. In Sydney, at anyrate, white is to bo tho fashionable colour, according to a writer in an Australian paper. Tho lighter form of spongo cloth, which is more correctly designated towelling, is the fabric of tho moment, if not exactly for immediate use, and this cloth will have as great a vogue as linen for morning wear. It is quito smart and easy- to clean or wash, while its rough-surfaco is an asset when tho question' of ironing is considered. Towelling does not crush easily, which is another point in' its favour, and it is capable, of being made up smartly. • Crepe is also a fabric of the hour. It is seen in many delightful shades, tho box costume of this material being a delightful revival. The smartest models show deep borders of towel embroidery, and this idea, which may bo exploited in many ways, is a distinct new touch in frock matters. \ As has been already- stated, linen will prove the mainstay of tho spring ; and summer girl, but the new,tinted muslin will also appeal. These, with doublewidth cotton voiles, are-ideal wear for worm month?, and a mercerised muslin, which sprang into popularity last penson, again appeals, this timo with less surface shown, and more subtle colouring and treatment. In pastel shades, one

Lace will also play an important role in the trimming of very, light frocks, and whilo thcro is no more charming decoration there is always' the bug-bear of laundering the same, the owner of a lacetrimmed dress being afraid to trust it to tho tender mercies of tho average Madame - Sans Gene. However, this is one of the things that must be endured for tho sake of good effect, (hough the really wise girl will, if she values her lace, make the. necessary sacrifice of timo and hand-launder tho gown herself at home. It pays. . The broderio Anglaise frock will be a-strong'feature of the summer girl's wardrobe. A frock of this embroidery seen at a recent Spring Show was built with, a skirt made to pouch rather pronouncedly at tho knees, to be there held in an almost pannier form by a deep band of English embroidery. The scheme of the dress was all wliitt except for tho introduction of a vide, black sash, u collai, nud interwoven shoulder-straps. Tho mention of collars reminds one that the smartest this reason is really "no collar." Jfodistes hove done their best to enforce the 'high-boned variety, but "vox populi" has triumphed. Women'will have none of-it. The collarlcss blouse has a- charm all its own. and few will but admit that it is infinitely to bo preferred to neck-torturing net collars fxmed and supnorted to such a degree that one's mind instantly reverts to the stories of the Inquisition.