MERELY BY THE WAY

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

MERELY BY THE WAY

Suggestions That Deal With Accessories SOME STYLES WHITTLE THINGS

Whenever a woman looks her very best, and really well-dressed, you can depend upon it that it is the "little things" which have contributed to that appearance. You £noD> the old advice that has been given so many times concerning the attention that should be given to the hat, shoes, gloves and bag if the wearer would look her best. It applies to-day even more so than it did twenty years ago, when frocks were all-important and the accessories a bad second. The following by-the-Way suggestions and notes may help you in your choice of "little things. " ' ■ > . t

"THERE is still a slight "nip" In the 1 air, and every now and again • throughout the summer that "nip" will arise and should be the reason for your having an odd short coat that can be -worn over the jumper suit or tailored silk frock. • Have it in a light-weight woollen material — hop-sack is excellent — and in a light color, cut perfectly plain and belted in -suede. * * * If you find that your choice of summer frocks tendß towards the sleeveless and simple, don't make the fatal mistake of wearing a dressy hat with them. There are dozens and dozens of simple, shady hats in all shapes and sizes, so choose one of these for wear with sleeveless frocks. * * « Should you have made a summer frock and find that it is too full at the waist, try your hand at a few inverted pin-tucks, which will take in the fullness and give that slim effect at the Waistline. These tucks are also useful for taking in a neck that has been cut with a too- gene" ro us hand. * * * According to a contemporary, the American dress- fitters make their customers kneel down to see if the hem of their frock sweeps the ground. , If it does the frock is the right length and eliminates the. chance of a pair of knobbly knees being shown. * * * Have you an old summer-weight felt? Here's an idea for renovating it. Have it cleaned thoroughly — petrol is cheap — then go and buy a handful of small steel beads and stitch them all over the hat. It will take a little time to do, but the effect is most intriguing. * * # If you are so lucky as to possess a pair of good feet and legs do make the most of them, for slim ankles are lovely and very rare. Bwy as good stockings and shoes as you can afford, have both faultless in cut and fit. for good legs and feet deserve good covering, and as I have said, 6lim ankles are really lovely. These days nobody wears more than one petticoat even at the risk of being "seen through." Next time you make yourself a slip, be a little extravagant in the matter of material and allow sufficient to have the hem a good ten Inches deep. This will make your petticoat 'shadow-proof. In your spare minutes make yourself a beaded belt for that chiffon or geor,'gette dance frock.

Have it in colors if you like, although all silver belts are lovely, and don't forget to finish off with, a brilliant buckle. * * # Unless you're really sylph-like, don't go in for the two-belt effect at the waist, for if you do you'll find that your bulk is emphasized. Also, don't wear very broad belts, your best plan is to keep to the narrow inch -wide strip. «# * ' Don't, oh don't, wear soiled gloves. Soap and water and benzine or petrol are no great price, and to wash or clean a pair of gloves is the work of a few minutes. Wash leather gloves should be washed and dried thoroughly, then pressed with a not too hot iron, which will make them look just like new. # # # A visitor from overseas told us the other day about the extraordinary rage