FLOWERY

NZ Truth, Issue 1152, 29 December 1927, Page 3

FLOWERY

Flowered materials, silks, satins and cottons are at their hey-day this season, and some part of your outfit must be flowery this summer. DUY a length of pleated, flowered crepe-de-chine. The stores are all chock-a-block full of dozens of designs, so you'll have a wide choice. All you have to do is to sew up the sides, fix it on a waist-band or, better still, a bodice, and the skirt is ready. Quite simple, is it not? So think seriously about it, for these flowevypleated skirts are the thing: find look ' charming when worn with a plain silk jumper. Scarves are all -important and quite a number of them are made of silk that have the inevitable flowers on a contrasting background. Liittle sleeveless frocks in floral shantung (a wonderful silk is shantung), worn with shady hats of coarse straw are ideal for beach wear or for informal occasions. Two of the beauties of this material are its durability and its cheapness — both big factors to the girl with a small income. The popularity of floral taffetas for evening wear should need no stressing. They are to be had in a hundred and one designs, although the most liked