FASHION NOTES

Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 89, 14 April 1917, Page 11

FASHION NOTES

There is much ardent talking about economy at the present time, but whether it is being practised in dress appears to be a debateable point. The shops continue to exhibit expensive goods, and there seems to be even a greater demand for the highly-priced article. Care of the clothes is to.be emphasised as tending more towards the economy desired than anything else. This view should appeal to all women. Dyeing and cleaning are so well done now that nothing need be wasted. Silks, nets, ribbons, chiffons, lace, and co forth, all dye or clean to perfection. As we know, either of these methods produces a fresh surface, then we should look upon them as the first necessity in the -care of clothes. The ordinary methods of brushing' woollen garments, furs, and hats are easily practised, and should be done every time after they are worn. Furs should always be dusted before being put away; that is, laid on a table, and wiped gently over and over again with a piece of new flannel, then gently shaken, and put away. The silk lining of furs should especially be attended to, in order to keep it clean and glossy. Generally speaking, clothes more often than not show the carelessness of bad hanging up. No coat, .skirt, or blouse will give much service strung on to hooks_ by loops. To keep its shape every' article should be put over a proper dress-hanger, obtainable at .trifling cost.

A good way of using- np boots and shoes which have lost their first freshness is by wearing spate. . White shoes may be coloured black or tan, and used on rainy days in order to Gave ■phe smarter ones. . "• . , ' • : ■

The one-piece frock' of a ■ single mate j rial, simply trimmed with a fancy collar. or tevers and a few striking buttons, is the mode o£ the moment, and is delightfully girlish and simple. The folds hanglimp and straight, the sleeves fall over the hands a la Rejane, and the slight neck opening is filled in by a dainty front. These frocks arc serviceable, ami, what k more, inexpensive. Russian blouses, which stop about five inches below the hips, are made- like on ample middy blouse, and. are heavily hand-embroidered or braided. They go beautifully with satin or velvet skirts of the same colour^ generally dark blue. ' Hats in all sizes and chapes, from, the broad-brimmed French sailor to the Bmallest toque-shaped type and picture hatsall these'kinds of headgear are being displayed. Most of the hats are worn straight on the head.' The art of tipping the hat coquettishly on one side i 3 not favoured by many.

There is quite c oraae for cloth-covered buttons of all sizes; they are used by a great many tailors as the main decoration for their tailor-mades, in eomo instances appearing in rows, a.nd trimming the hips, the fronts,-and the cuffs. Many have cloth loops to match; in- their way, thoy are most ornamental. Among the weaiera of tailor-mades the. fashion far rather short.fuH-basquod moßc-ls is noticed. On the other hand,, many coats one cut muob lemgffr. According to Fashion's dictates, the ekrrt must now reach the ankles. Many of these skirts are trimmed at tho hem, the floss silk stitchings taking precedence.^ Cross bands or deep tucks of the material may-bo used, or else stripe of dark-coloured fui; tho same trimming making its appearance on the coat, which is arranged in amplo fulness.