FASHION.

NZ Truth, Issue 882, 21 October 1922, Page 14

FASHION.

"Waists or no 'waists" Is becoming the question of the day. The waist line is already approaching the natural position, and there are signs of an indentation, which differs, from the straight up and down sloppiness which prevailed during- the English summer, There is no need to fear a return of the wasp waist, however, as it is not likely that the women of to-day will submit to the' discomfort involved m producing the wasp-like effect, while another strong reason against it is that hygiene m all matters, including dress, is a matter of consideration m these more enlightened days. „_ The newest design for a wedding dress shows long, tigh£ sleeves, pointed over the back of the hand, which is a swing back of the pendulum from tho exaggerated wide sleeves, which camo m at the beginning of the "sleeve season. 1 ' This does not toy any means indicate that wide sleWes are "grping out," but it does emphasise the fact almost anything is fashionable. Organdie over metal tissue, particularly silver, is now the, most fashionable wear for elaborate occasions. This fashion is very distinctly reserved dnly for >big functions, such as the most fashionable races, court functions, and so on. Organdie toy itself, however, is the foundation for many simpler frocks. Embroidered organdie is very popular. I was looking at a very pretty pattern for a simple little summer dress Just now. There was a long roll collar, and crosspiece at the neck.' • It is belted at the waist, gathered on the hips, and decorated by a series of little round buttons. The three-quarter sleeves are split up, afad completed with turn-back cuffs. It was the words written below that attracted my attention. "This little frock would Jook charming m either taffetas or voile — but do give it organdie cuffs and collar." These words are significant' of gthe fact that or.gandie is used m conjunction with almost any ■'material, and especially must our summer frocks have organdie cuffs and collars. ! The new knitted ' suits commend Lhemselves to the (woman with a small dress allowance, as the coat may be worn with a separate flannel or pique skirt It Ib\ cut on college- blazer lines, with long, graceful revers' and serviceable pockets, and -fastens m front with clasp buttons. The fashionable binding of braid adds further smartness to a very useful garment.