NEW SEASON'S FASHIONS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22268, 22 May 1934, Page 15

NEW SEASON'S FASHIONS

RETURN TO FEMININITY IN WOMEN'S DRESS. The pendulum of fashion has swung back to pre-war days. This doe s not mean that the " hour-glass " figure will be seen once more in our midst, but certain features make their appearance. Instead of dieting away our curves above the waist, we are going to need all the help that the new and fascinating brassieres can give us. These are designed to flatter the most uninteresting torso, and are so soft and dainty that you'll want to have dozens and dozens of them in your wardrobe. Waists are also to be accented. Not constricted, mark you, but firmly disciplined so that no little "rubber tyres" are allowed to be seen under sleek fitting frocks. The whole charm of the new style 8 . lies in long, gracefully curved lines. There are variations as to trimmings naturally, but as far as skirts are concerned, these seem to be concentrated around the hemline or at the back in the form of soft, bustle effects. Do riot imagine from this that they are quite ugly—quite the contrary. Soft bias folds, bows, frills, or gatherings of the frocks, just draping that concave spot in the back, fill in that unlovely indentation, and give a flattering length and flow to the gown. " 'Ware of those hips" is to-day's motto, however, for no matter what the extras, the hipline itself must be long, slim, and firm. Even the average figure will need the refining influence of a wcildesigned foundation garment. Many new designs have been planned to-day to give us just the help we require, in the form of front lacing models which dispense with elastic side panels and allow the material itself to work wonders over the unruly hipline. Then for the graceful " Princess " line of evening frocks, there are countless onepiece foundations which at the one time uplift the bust, control the waist and diaphragm cleverly, and sleek down the hips, giving that continuous and, gracefully curved silhouette so desirable for figure-revealing frocks. Remember, " figure first" is the slogan of smartly dressed women this season.

WOMEN'S DIVISION N.Z. FARMERS' UNION.

Keporis of meetings of branches are requested, but they should be furnished promptly, for the publication of reports that are not supplied within n week from, the date of the meeting cannot be assured. The Kelso branch met in Kitching's Hall on May 15. The president (Mrs Crump) presided. The president and secretary were elected as delegates to attend a conference in Dunedin. The roll call was " The Place Where T was Born." The competition was " Something Made Out of One Yard of Cretonne or Print.", Miss B. Clark was first, Mrs B. Thomson second, and Mrs J. Kerse third. Mcsdames M'lntosh and Rish were the

hostesses.

THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE.

Ueports of meetings of branches are requested but they should be furnished promptly, for the publication of reports that are not supplied within a week from the date of the meeting cannot be assured. The Kartangata Women’s Institute met on May 17. Mrs Petrie occupied the chair. The motto for the month was “Where There's a Will There’s a Way.” The roll call was “Useful Hints." The competition for the “ Pest Use of a Skein of Wool ” was won by Mrs lladler with two pairs of infant’s shoes and a pair of gloves, Sister Templeton being second with a pair of child’s gloves. Hostesses for the meeting were Mesdames James Allan, Hadler, and Haig, and Miss Finch,