“Animating” Dark Frocks

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7145, 17 February 1930, Page 9

“Animating” Dark Frocks

What Paris designers tern “animating ’ ’ an otherwise plain, dark dress is often accomplished by the ingenious use of dainty pleatings and bandings either in cream colour or some becoming shade. While these on imported models are hand-made and of unusual delicacy, it is quite possible to produce excellent results by,using the ready-made trimmings of this type that are to be found in a wide ‘range of styles and colours. The most effective 'of these are slightly circular, so that when applied to neck or wrists of a dress, the other edge of the pleating lies with just the right degree of fttlnass. This style of trimming is easily adapted to any neckline that is most becoming to the wearer. The ends can either meet under a brooch or continue as a single frill or double jabot, according to the requirements of the dress. The treatment of the sleeves can be equally varied, the pleating being used as a wrist finish and to continue halfway to the elbow, or arranged in double or triple tiers to produce thq modish gauntlet effect. A search through the stock carried at the neckwear sections of the shop 3 will reveal these trimmings in various widths, fabrics and colourings. It requires only the minimum of effort to adjust such “animating” details on a sombre-toned frock that needs rejuvenating. Besides the usual eggshell, beige and flesh tones, these trimmings are to be found in the smart new shades, of blue and green, as well as in two and three; toned .effects ,