SUMMER FASHIONS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23850, 28 December 1940, Page 11

SUMMER FASHIONS

TROTTING AT EPSOM FROCKS OF SIMPLE DESIGN IMPORTANCE OF DETAILS The stands and lawns at Alexandra Park were thronged with racing enthusiasts yesterday, when the opening day of the Auckland Trotting Club's summer meeting was held. Although the weather was blustery, patches of bright sunshine enlivened the day nnd added to the thrill of seeing the running of the Jubilee Trotting Cup. The presence of many out-of-town visitors added to the festive holiday feeling. The dressing, although simple, was not by any means dull or uninteresting. Many ea re fu 11 y-th on gh t-< >u t details added interest to a plain frock. A black frock of well-cut design was finished with a dainty Peter I'nii collar of cream hand-crocheted linen thread and was worn with matching gloves of the same design. Another black frock had inset godets of white material tapering off toward the hipline. Several black frocks with a pencil stripe of white were also attractive, as were the navy blue and black taffeta suits with white pin spots. Frocks of the linen type were frequently seen, some in white, others of pastel shadings, and were often contrasted with a belt and buttons of a different shade. Holdlv printed frocks in rich fuchsia shades worn under georgette coats in a plain colour were also effective, and the neat tailored suits in pastel shades worn by the younger people looked charming and suitable for the day's sport. Care was also shown in the selection of shoes. These wore often in two-tone colouring and were an attractive finish. Others matched gloves, handbags, or a hat, and some were of a different colour to the frock. Hats were mostly of the simple sailor or Breton type, brightened with a cluster of flowers and vivid veiling. Others were mere bunches of flowers caught to the head by velvet ribbons.