The FASHION REVIEW

Matamata Record, Volume XIII, Issue 1108, 24 March 1930, Page 2

The FASHION REVIEW

BY SUZETTE

Yes, autumn has come to town. Do you not feel the nip in the atmosphere in the mornings, and the need for "a sweater over your light frock? And do you not notice the trees turning russet and brown and red-tinted, and the riot of colour that is the dahlias in bloom? The dahlia, by the way, that great flaunting beauty, so proud, so passionate," must surely have inspired the new colour theme for the coming season. There is something warm in it that you will appreciate when, you begin to think about bleak and when you are planning your winter wardrobe you will do well to include something of dahlia-red if you wish to have yourself elected to the ranks ef the really smart. What about your afternoon frock ' You will riCed one of those dressy, pleasing creations that every smart woman must have, for home enter-, taining, for bridge, or for wearing under your fur coat on formal outing occasions. What could be mors pleasing, then, than a gown of dahlia satin or flat crepe (one of the rich, heavy materials that lend themselves so well to the new mode) made with the swathed hip that fashion demands, and the skirt falling in a soft flare? And let me suggest that the neckline be relieved with a touch of beige lace or georgette.

7 ■ In such a frock you have admirable scope for expressing your own individuality and of course you will want to do that—while at the same time you will go forth to your social conquests with the assured knowledge that you are clad as Paris decrees. If you are one of those people who cannot be persuaded into wearing dahlia and raisin shades just because everyone else is doing so then you may express yourself in cinnamon' or chocolate or any of the lighter fawn or russet shades, or in the incomparable black. The woman who persists in wearing black these days shows strength of will and unfailing good taste, and especially if she is an ash blonde she cannot fail to create an. impression. Again, you may prefer printed silk or velvet. Paris, by the way, has sponsored printed silk for all-the-year wear, making it possible with just A this qualification : that the printed silks for autumn and winter must differ definitely from the printed silk of balmier days. They must be in a richer, heavier weave, have the warmth of wood tones in i their shading—the russets and cedar browns and dark reds—and convey a subtle impression of elegant cosiness. There is a casual formality about many autumn styles that comes as a happy relief from the flaunting draperies of the summer season, but silk frocks that have less of the trailing skirt still add interestingjabots, bows and tiny flares. Suzette wishes you every success with your new afternoon frock and j hopes that you have found some ( practical suggestions in her column.