NOTES ON FASHIONS

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 37, 7 November 1933, Page 5

NOTES ON FASHIONS

Latest Ideas in London

In a letter written by a smart London girl to a young friend in Wellington is the following on dress: — “Had a real field-day shopping with mother. We bought her a complete new outfit, in the new wine shade called vintage—a suit with a Jong coat, in the new rough texture lightweight cloth, and a hat in the same material. “I wanted her to have a very dark brown cite satin blouse, but she rebelled against this ultra-fashionable contrast, and had one in oyster satin, and a woo! jumper the same colour as the suit. Shoesj gloves and handbag are all ‘vintage,’ and everything matches. “Also we got her a wonderful evening frock cut on the new lines, high waist and apron effect in front, made of beige-pink blister satin. She looks about half her age in it, and a wonderful figure. “There are all sorts of ridiculous styles about at present while the dress shows are in pirgress; but I think we shall settle down to much as we were before. Crowns of hats are definitely higher; evening dresses can be simple and severe, or Victorian and frilly. Necklaces are out, and earrings and bracelets are many and various, size seeming to be the great point. “We are giving a dance in December, in town, at the Cafe Royal.- I shall have a very brilliant green or flame-colour dress, I think, though the colours at the moment are prune, blackberry, or a very deep wine shade. “I am seriously thinking of startling the family, and having a plastic set ■with a bronze finish! I have,seen two or three very attractive heads dressed in that way. I don’t suppose I’ll ever have the courage to have it done. It only lasts for a night, and think of the rude awakening in the morning!”