WINTER FASHIONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17483, 29 May 1920, Page 4 (Supplement)

WINTER FASHIONS.

I With consistent inconsistency the fashions are following their usual habits of overdoing that which they have neglected for any appreciable length of time. Thus, lace, which for so long has been almost taboo with the great designers, is now figuring to an enormous extent as trimming, and the all-lace frock has, come into its own again and reigns almost supreme in the realms of frocks of lighter texture. Some of the delights of Paris are the numerous shops devoted entirely to the salo of lace. Invariably the shades chosen are ivory silk braid worked on to - ivory net. Another fantasy is '■ to work shell pink braid on to cream net, and mount it, over pale pink silk. As a rule, however, the former is by far the most popular form of treatment, the ivory acting as a foil to dainty posies of hand-made silk flowers or rosettes of ribbon. The latest craze, apart from that, of lace," is the craze for feathers. - ; Designers commenced by discreetly introducing feathers as fringe for a flounce or to end off the hem of a tunic or short sleeves; the same little fringe has now become a whole skirt or a bodice aSuiJ resembling somewhat : a young tujfiey or an extra-sized pheasant. There was a time when a small tuft of ostrich feathers was all that Madame craved as adornment for her' corsage; now she is only satisfied with a huge ostrich feather fan, which she uses to Hide all that her dressmaker has left her of a scanty bodice. Some of the latest skirts are inlet with embroideries worked in feathers from the lovely Bird of Paradise, others are embroidered with delicate tracing worked out in quill feathers. Deft fingers have even contrived to fabricate flowers made out of feathers or also a mixture of feathers, satin or mousseline de soie. Dinner Blouses,

At' the present moment, nothing is .treating eater sensation in the sartorial world than the delightful afternoon and dinner. blouses. • To be fashionable nowadays demands tie expenditure of considerably more money than in the prewar days. But it is in every woman's power to look attractive and not extravagantly dressed. As. I have just remarked) blouses are a very important item-in the feminine wardrobe. If a woman is \ careful and possesses the faculty of smartness, marvellous changes can be worked in her personal appearance, even when resources are strictly limited. The elegant looking dinner blouse, the lingerie blouse, the up-to-date jumper blouse, the shirt-blouse, one and all rank among the favourites; The most fascinating fabrics and materials are used in the making of these same blouses of to-day. The' favoured georgette tops the list, chiffon, crepe de chine, and the remainder of. the soft silks help in the manipulation of the models. There are ?Jso many very wonderful examples of jumperblouses. A quaint and uncommon idea was introduced" in a very fine navy blue crepe de chine; a trimming of narrow stripes of. black military silken braid showed on the jumper, a broader band of braid appeared at the hem in the -most satisfactory manner, at the same time gay touches, of embroidery of quite a new type, resembling v a kind of chenille added to the charm of the general effect. Such a model looks "equally well for day or evening wear. Steadily pushing their way into favour are blouses cut on longwaisted lines, so that they hang loose and free over the- skirt. By this means a decided dignity is accorded the classic little garment, even when, as is frequently the case, the upper part resolves into a girlish low neck' and short sleeves. These blouses, be it understood, are things quito separate and apart from the jumper.

Correct corset design is essential to health, comlort and beauty. That ie the reasm why a and v... Cornets arc so very popular. Besides having tie best style and the highest quality, B. an-. C, Corsets save money. Thev are British mafic, and their price is not affected by the foreign exduuta rates. You will be really pleased with the result if you buy B. sad C. British Cornets. All JeadLa Doners Btpdt them, «*»»u«s