THE WELL-DRESSED WOMAN

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2492, 19 June 1915, Page 10

THE WELL-DRESSED WOMAN

VALUE OF TRIFLES. In sauntering through the streets of Paris, the first thing that strikes the visitor is that every woman, be she great lady' or little shop-girl,_ is exquisitely neat, and, to use their own..'-' imitable word, "chic," states a .. in the Sydney "Daily Telegraph '' , This word, by the way, is as are most dress terms, to say. It was the name of a artist whose works were noted for an exquisite finish. Unfortunately M'.Chio died very young, but his name is immortal in the sartorial world. . : It was the custom among the coterie of artists to which he belonged, whenever a picture was very well done, sd say it was "chio." " The term eventually found its way into the studio of the dress artist, and it now stands for that indescribable something that every woman who values her appearance is anxious to obtain. Though the Australian woman is, on the whole, a good dresser, there are nevertheless many who are careless, even slovenly, in the details of their dress. Maybe the climate has a little to do with it, for a preponderance of warm weather does not tend towards energy in dress, or, in fact, in anything else. Some people blame the surf bathing in the summer for the-"any* how" style of dressing that prevails somewhat among certain people. There is really no occasion for this, for the sTiops are wonderful in supplying every need and every style, beautiful costumes and gowns, materials, liats t and trimmings are on all sides, and in themselves the separate items of dress are mostly excellent. The fault lies with the wearers. They will not take just that extra amount of trouble when putting their things on thai makes "all the difference." It is not a question of money or intrinsically valuable possessions; the whole art consists in attending to tiny details. Why, even the angle of a collar or the_ putting in of a brooch, provided it is not exactly right, will be enough to detract from the desired efHere again' the remedy rests with the individual, and every woman can make herself perfectly finished or not, just as she chooses. This does not mean extravagance o? a stock of new clothes. On the contrary, it is proverbial that the bestdressed women have small wardrobes, but they'always keep their things in perfect order and repair, and have learnt tCe art of putting them on properly. All a woman really needs is to study her costume carefully each time she dresses, to_ make sure there are no * hooks missing, no stains or dust, noi soiled lace at neck, or hanging threads . of cotton ; that her gloves and shoea are perfectly clean and well fitting, her hat on at a right_ angle, and her veil tied correctly. It is in all these apparently insignificant facts that perfection lies, and, once the importance of such' seemingly trifling things is realised, the Australian woman will undoubtedly rank foremost among the best-dressed women in the world. , ' - "STDAL" (Wilton's Hand .Emollient)', ' "I'vo got such a tender 6kin I think I will grow a beard." "I'll get a divorce if yon do. Why can't you use a little "ST. DAL' before ehaving?" "You men-are 6uoh stupids."—Advt'. The Rev. J. C. Davies, Anglican minisj ter at Pongaroa, was (says our Pahiatua correspondent) cut about the face as the result of his horse falling with him at Akitio a few days ago. On account of Dr. A. Tolhnrst going to the front in tho Hospital Ship, ho has instructed Mr. S. George Nathan to offer for sale by public auction on Wednesday, June 30, at the .Chamber of Commerce, his freehold . property situated at Courtenay Place, comprising an up-to-date doo< tor's residence and lock-up-shop. Mr, Nathan is also offering for sa!o by public auction on Wednesday noxt Mr. Bowie's G-roomed residenco at Earakai Bay. An important salo of GO Axminster, velvet pile, and Oriental carpet squares, 300 hearthrugs and runnors, 20 rolls linoleum, am! art curtains will'bo held-on Monday next- by. Messrs. E. Johnston and. Cfl.at their rooms, .157 Lanib'on . Quay. . ' Ths poods will be on ,iiow this morning from 10 o'clock. .