I The D-I-C turned its I I back to Winter to-day: I I Spring is with us! i. | Hi Strictly speaking, tho weather may still have a 11 Shi -wintry aspect, but nevertheless it is Spring— . N IUI commercially, at least. • m |jjfi . , That, in itself is a big step towards the promise \ of the brighter and more balmy days ahead; to i Jj"O&rf • add further glamour to this thought the D.I.C. .1 |T^r|^Bj is actually displaying the very Brat Fashions * S1 IS for SprinS'i923< i 'J H Yeais of experience have taught those who f ol- ' qJ*«®2^ low the fashions and who believe in securing I *S^AUjy quite exclusive wear, that the moment Spring 1 ie Fashions are announced at the D.1.0. it is time ■fi j »' to make shopping plans and to turn them into. . HI! a , definite events. i 1 For Spring, 1923 ?| | Distinctive Costumes of Navy Gabricord—The o'' I short sac coat has smart tailored collar and wide ll ii inset' sleeve,' and is effectively trimmed heavy ' Ll I black silk stitching and beads in a novelty de- illl 1 sign, plain tailored skirt, coat lined rich figured ll Em ' ■ silk Price' 26 gus. ' ! ffl H ; Model Three-piece Suit of Wool Marqcain and fi Mi Crepe-de-chine—ln cinnamon; tho short.coat is • M ■ fj 'smartly braided and has long roll collar and M {I " loose belt; tho bodico of ■ erepe-dc-chino is also |B] W ■ trimmed braid. and strappings of marocain, 11 1 - lined brown satin ' ■ ' Price 24 gns. f^jj 0 I Exclusive Model Three-piece Suit of Grey Wool . H Ii . Marocain and Crepe-de-chine—The coat is band- i« fi cd. round hips and has now wide sleove and •HI I! •, tucked- bolster collar; the bodice of Persian "Hj ft* ' printed crepe-de-chine is finished small tucks '' H | . Price 19 gns. "\B p Hand3ome Three-piece Suit of Blaclr Silk Maro- la fi cain and Grey Georgette—The loose slip on coat ' M [I ■is effectively embroidered on collar and the wide IS ffllLfl It ' sleeve gives a smart capo effect; the black ft* pleated skirt has border of grey georgette, [4 which is also richly embroidered to match coat fejfa sa ' 1 Price.26 gns. SB§ fig ' .Attractive Costume in Tan Gabricord—Coat is (J 11 (m ife ' handsomely braided and has long roll collar and iB fi . loose sleeve, well tailored, two-pieeo skirt 'SIIAI tTi* fti . Price 16 gns. I • Modol Costume in Oyster Grey Gabricord—Loose IS Si sac coat, with long roll collar and inset sleeves; 5 •.■ ■ fi the self-strappings and novelty braid give a • Ifl fi smart finish to this . costume, lined, printed 11 II Shantung ■ Price 17 gns. j|i |l • Becoming Costume in Pawn Brocaded Gabardine fj 5 ' Tho smart tailored coat is banded on hips aud ffl a. . has new convertible collar and wide inset ■ i@ f| sleeves, lined throughout white Jap. Ll •, I • Price 12 gns. ll N Smart Costume in Navy Gabricord —Short, loose ill I coat with long roll collar and inset sleeves; the fij | novelty side pockets and sleeves are effectively [SI ' j?i braided and finished self buttons, perfect fitting ll U two-piece skirt . Price 14 gns. |l I O-I-C - Wellington | ' EVENING FROCKS To Clear at 5/- in the £ off "We aTe offering tho balance of our Stock of Dainty Evening Gowns at a reduction of 25 per cent., or 5/- in the £ FOB THIS WEEK ONLY. BEAUTIFUL GOWNS IN THE LATEST STYLES Including crepe-de-chine, morocain, silver tissue and lace, shot taffeta, georgette and Panne velvet. : Usual prices 8 guineas to 18 guineas. Special Prices 6 Guineas to £14/3/6 264 & 266 Lambton Quay, a«d Grar,^ Ho»el Buildings, Willis Street, Wellington. Patrick's Fancy Department for y||&l Newest Noveltiesfl^Bi We've just unpacked a choice shipmont of New Goods—New Knitting \ Silks, New Hand r rnade China Laces, BsN'^fS'W^Sl^M^M Val. Laces, New Gloves and Hosiery \ . styles. Our London buyer obtained "". V y*®»^&&?%%M/ some very special concessions for cash on each line, and customers can now '^g^jglpjffiir share, in these . money-saving benefits. Here's Good Bargain Reading Kingfisher Lustre Wool—3-ply silk and wool mixture; a very popular wool, suitablo for all classes of kuittiug; colours, sky, saxc lemon, oyster, pink, champagne, squirrel grey, also white ' Esplen dOr Knitting Silk-In a full range of ■ unequalled in quality and finish; wears and washes well Price 7/8 4oz. ball A New Range of Hand-made China Laces—ln cotton and linen; halfinch to o to 4 inches wide Prices Bd. to 2/9 yard "Duplex" Gauntlet Gloves—Strap and dome, or elastic at wrist• colours, coating; grey, beaver, chamois, also white and black ' i Prices 6/6 and 6/11 pair Choice Val. Laces and. Insertions—A fresh-shipment; widths from half-inch to four inches wide Price's 3d. to 2/6 yard ■ Black Llama finish Holoproof Hoso—Seamless and fast dyo; splendid .quality p rice 2/6 pair gra* .Ladies' All-Wool Botany Hose— §&*% ■ Ssamlees, wide top; exceptional value Vxivi 2/11 pair y^/^>p^V~~\ ; Ladies' AH-Wooi Cashmere Hose rfc^gSS^jgr yv . Wide suspender tops; in black, Xfe^^^^^^^Sii. t*■ ■ ■Price 4/6 Pair \^^^M A?i^\ Ladies' Artificial Silk Hose—ln \ljggjg^ I WgM&t^-- hl«ck, navy, nigger, putty, ; ,nd .i t==— I | M^^^=^ couting; Rood medium quality V.U Y^ Splendid Value 4/11 pair , 1, Wsjfa-- "Non-Ladder" Black Artificial • ij *■'' S^- llosc—Heavy quality; susS ■ - ponder top; fully spliced; excoltent wearing Price 8/11 pair D.S. PATRICK & CO. 193-197 CUBA STREET, WELLINGTON
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Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 28, 2 August 1923, Page 9
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