PARIS NOTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19718, 18 August 1927, Page 5

PARIS NOTES.

On some of the new chiffon frocks the edges are not finished in any way simply cut or left raw-edged. "Don't they frey out after wearing once or twice ?" I asked. "No," was the answer, "not for quite a long time When they do, you just trim them round with scissors. We find chiffon hangs twice as well if it isn't stitched at the edge." Long velveteen coats in light colours, such as beige or grey, are being worn this summer with hats to match. ihe frocks worn under them are of crepe de chine or chiffon in a matching or a slightly paler shade. While there is little fur on day coats, evening wraps are still lavishly trimmed with it. One gold brocade, coat was trimmed with dark fur, the ends of which were heavily gilded to match the brocade in colour. Sashes are still clamouring for attention- There are many kinds from which to choose. Some of the best dresses seen lately have sashes of two and three colours. Silk frocks have sashes of two different materials, say, satin and georgette, and both may have fringed ends. A satin or lace evening frock may have a broad tulle sash tied firmly round the hips, and the colour may be any that vou please, finished at one side m a large bow with the ends hanging to the hem of the frock.