A Touch of Contrast

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22819, 28 August 1937, Page 6 (Supplement)

A Touch of Contrast

LONDON. July 23 QNE of the important style trends is the increasing use of the bolero line in many types of fashion. I mentioned this previously when it \Vas first launched, and now it has become popular and looks like a ; lasting fashion, so I shall probably have to talk about it again later. •• • *'•*" It has been variously attributed to the peasant influence of the Dalmatian coast, which recently attracted Koyal attention, and again to the prominence of Spain in the news. Whatever the origin, the result is • undoubtedly an overwhelming number of ensembles with the bolero'introduced.'Sometimes it is part of 'the dress, with no colour contrast, or it may have a blouse of a different fabric to throw up the line.

These boleros may have long or short sleeves, or be sleeveless, and these latter, when made in a contrasting colour with a belt to match, do give a very Spanish effect. I have sketched one that is edged with loops of its own material and fastened at the throat. The bolero cut with magyar shoulders tlijit provide a half-sleeve is a popular style over an evening frock, usually made of the same-material. The sequin bolero is another very smart fashion which dresses up a plain evening dress, it may have long or short sleeves, or be quite sleeveless, and it is shown in gold or silver, also in black and colours. Note another sketch which shows a dark skirt and bolero with long sleeves made in one colour. The blouse and draped belt are of printed silk to tone, and the bolero is edged and cuffed with the same printed fabric. Small types with rounded fronts aro embroidered, and a Sash of the same fabric embroidered at the ends links it up with the dress, although this may be a complete contrast. .Very attractive

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also is a white kid bolero with "cut out" design all round the edge over a black frock, giving the effect of black flowers appliqued round the edge. Thus, you see you can indulge any fancy which will bring variety into your Avardrobe, but' it. is well to choose colours carefully and with an eye to using each little jacket over more than one dress. The bolero is becoming to the heavier figure when incorporated as part of the original dress. If worn for contrast it must be in a darker colour, otherwise it will draw attention to the thickest part of the figure and look top-heavy. Ono type of bolero suit is very useful as a disguise. This consists of a bolero that closes at the neck and is square cut at tho bottom, with long .sleeves. The skirt is plain or slightly flared, with a slightly corselet height at the waist. This buttons down the front to the line, edge to edge,. and then swings free. These boleros arc worn over slips of contrasting colour or material, and a last summer's dress can be utilised as such a bolero suit, mado of a darkcoloured woollen fabric.