Our Paris Letter

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3492, 30 October 1926, Page 4

Our Paris Letter

(By Diana Dane)

Brief glimpses of advance models for the coming season have already been vouchsafed to the favoured few; but there is nothing very startling to report! It would seem, in fact, that to dress as you pleaso, adopting only tho styles and colours that suit you, Is the one law to be obeyed. All this Is, of course, very cheering to women, both young and old, who dislike being asked to follow, sheep-like any particular “mode oC the moment” whether it becomes thorn or not. Ho we have flared frocks and slim ones; normal waist-lines and ultraJow ones; and last, but not least, the choice between drosses reaching only to tho knees and those which more gracefully cover them! The Flare Remains. In direct contradiction to tho prophecy that flared gowns would be "out” this season, wo have models from the most exclusive houses which show a more decided flare than ever. Especially for tho 'jeuno fillc’ arc the flared frocks recommended, and with them the almost normal waistline! Dainty little afternoon gowns. In plain or printed crepe do chene, taffetas, or chiffon, show finite a definite walslllne and skirts that “flare” gracefully and daintly, some two inches below Lin; knees!

Another means of introducing fulness Into the skirt is to have inset groups or pleats all the way round. Tills gives a panel effect which is very becoming, more particularly with firmer fabrics like Tussore, taffetas and linen! A broad sash, swathed round the waist and finishing in a liugh bow at the left side Is

favoured on a simple gown, and nearly always it is in tho same material as the frock itself. Colours To AVcar, Beige has refused to give way entirely to tho more definite colours, although it is not seen quite so frequently as it was last season. Navy blue is steadily increasing in popularity—not that it has ever been “out” so far as the Frenchwoman is concerned —and is seen in taffetas, chiffon, georgette moire, and crepe, as well as somewhat heavier materials like rep, soft cloth and Frisco. A charming navy rep frock expresses tho ‘three-colour’ note, with its fresh white linen collar and cuffs, and its bottle green satin tie. It is illustrated on this page, and you will agree that is a very' attractive little model for home wear. For The Evening. Pale mauve, pale blue, pale green, peach colour, flesh pink, faded rose, and a new blue that is more than .half green, are, the colours for evening wear. For the younger woman, pastel tinted fabrics and delicate laces are more than ever In demand, and our artist has sketched hero an Ideal little dance frock for tho debutante, in almond green chiffon with three tiers of lace dyed to match. .

Silver beads and silver thread embroideries look delightful on these pale colours; but gold trimmings are now considered too heavy and “Important looking” for the ethereal little gowns in which tho younger generation dances.

Larger Hats, Most girls will be glad to hear that the larger hat is quite as fashionable now as the little pull-on! It is made of course, lo fit the shingled head to perfection, and is cut sufficiently close at the back to avoid the ugly gap that used to occur when first wo shingled and still attempted to wear ordinary hats! The drooping sides Of tho new models are extremely becoming; some of them have more than a suggestion of the “poke bonnet” about them —but such a very delightful “poke” that no one could possibly take exception to it. Simple swathes of ribbon or ribbon velvet trim these larger hats; occasionally a gay flower rests oji the brim, and occasionally a bright coloured feather appears to bo stuck firmly to the crown. The Odd Coat. The little odd coat, which is so useful to slip on over light frocks, Is now made of gay chintz, with ft neat littlo hat to match for wearing with it These chintz coats arc lined with plain crepe do chine in some definite colour, like jade, or rose, or love-in-a-mist blue, and the brim of the hat corresponds with this lining. Very useful little garments, these, for country or sports wear.