FASHION NOTES FROM LONDON

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 73, 30 March 1929, Page 14

FASHION NOTES FROM LONDON

(Specially Written for "Tlic Post."

LONDON, Sth I'cbruary

in this ago of sophistication one is so used to seeing old customs brushed aside that (he pro-Lenten rush'oJ! weddings seems all tho more remarkable. Even tho most modern brides hesitate to ilout convention in this respect, and bridal traditions arc nioro strictly adhered (o than any others.

The fashionable London churches havu been tho scenes.of many important weddings, and as picture gowns both for bride and bridesmaids are the order of tho day these functions tako on all tho appearance of old world pageants.

Naturally, tho wedding of tho Duchess of York's handsome young brother drew the largest crowd that has over assembled outside the famous St. Margaret's of Westminster, and it is difficult to know who drew the most admiring comments.

The bride, tall and slim in her silver and rose-ilushed brocaded gown, made a lovely picture. Cut on close-fitting lines, except for a little, rucking on each side of the bodice,' her dress was perfectly plain, hanging slimly to her ankles, where it was cut into deep petal points. These points were repeated on the matching brocaded train, a7id the whole was given a soft clouded effect by a voluminous veil of tulle that was bordered with priceless old lace.

Tlio bridesmaids' dresses of ivory ring velvet had close-fitting bodices into the waist from which the full skirts fell to tho ground,'and those also had petal pointed hems. Their wreaths of red polyanthus and bunches of shaded red tulips gave a lovely splash of colour.

The little Duchess shared the honours with the bride, for tho waiting crowd

gave- her an enthusiastic welcome. Such a charming figure she mado in a coat of her favourite powder blue, with high collar, and full to the elbow cuffs of delicate chinchilla, and a tiny powder blue hat to match. .

One other bridal retinue I must mention, for never have I seen a lovelier group of bridesmaids. It was generous to the bride to surround herself with so much beauty, but even then she stood the test well.

The Hon. Diana M-itford was quite the orthodox bride—tall, golden, and self-possessed, wearing parchment satin and carrying lilies. Standing in groups, her maids might have stepped from the ballet "Les Sylphides." Their dainty figures enhanced by crinoline skirts of parchment tulle, which touched the ground ail round, and tight-fitting little bodices of gold lame with elbow sleeves from which fell long trailing draperies of tulle that reached tho hem of the skirt, and chaplets of gold leaves rested on their hair. I hear these dresses were copied from, ono worn by Greta Gnrbo, the film, star, so you will see weddings aro indeed picturesque affairs.

However, weddings—although the most important event in women's life —are after all only events, and it is one's every day clothes that need the most attention.

This is tho season of the year when one's wardrobe begins to look threadbare, for when the sun does shine it is merciless and seems to get right through to the lining.

Tailormades arc already being shown in all the shops and very lovely some of the new tweeds and woollens arc. Soft, supple, and featherweight, -they are a joy to handle. Delicate- colour combinations bring a suggestion of spring flowers and two shades of mauve with grey, or soft rose pink with bcigo and ivory, or two shades of green with palest yellow are only a few of tho lovely colourings to be found in these now British woollens.

Checks and plaids will bo very popular and while the smaller patterns aro likely to be tho most generally worn, there aro somo very large designs shown for top coats and sports' skirts.

The collarless coat is one of tho newest iiotes in fashion, and this is seen on both long and short coats.

Probably tho continued popularity of the scarf is responsible for this fad, and also the liking for wearing fur ties in the warmer weather which can bo easily removed.

The newest jumpers show a tendency to cling tightly to the figure, but there is much moro fullness in all skirts, oven iii those designed for sport.

My sketch this week is very new. It shows a one-piece dress of green and beige check with a close-fitting bodice that breaks away into full godets below the hips. "This is trimmed with soft green leather and tho short straight coat that matches it is lined.with crepe iii the same coloured green.

Beige lynx fur cuffs and green bag and hat complete a very new and youthful ensemble.

If you add a scarf to this it should be of green, tied stock fashion with a largo monogram in beige resting under the chin.

Tho bag to match .the s>carf is very new this spring—it has matched our shoos and our hats in turn, and even our dresses —so that if the scarf .is of tweed or check or any of the new woollens, a bag to match with metal handles and metal trimming to take- tho place of the monogram is much to bo desired.

Suede is also a -favourite for now bags. These also have metal trimmings and' indeed, the grip handle of metal is one of the newest touches to ho found in the .variety of bags designed to tempt the modern woman, who scorns unable to resist the luro of the- new bag

EOT-I-I SIBLEY.