SLEEVE FASHIONS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 135, 14 July 1914, Page 4

SLEEVE FASHIONS.

THE EPAULET FRILL MADE OF TULLE. Arms modelled like the perfect limbs of a sculptor's masterpiece, white, firm, and exquisitely rounded, are left uncovered sometimes under the new regime of fashion for evening dress, and the narrow bands of satin or the string of jewels that pt as supports for the corsage leave, in unadorned beauty the lovely line of the shoulders, writes "M.H." in the '' Daily Mail.'' But it is not every woman who can afford to display her arms so simply, and even if her arms are pretty the shoulder line may not be perfect. So the everobliging tulle frill is brought into use, in some cases resembling an epaulet only, and in others forming complete sleeves of a very short length. When they stand upright the little, pleatings look very piquant, but they cannot be expected to maintain their crispness long. A mantle of only the most gossamer lightness is their undoing, or even a hot room. THE NEW SILHOUETTE.. The tight sleeves that mould the arm closely are quite a shock when seen for the first time, and make one realise the old saying that sleeves date a frock more accurately than any other detail of it. They are the hallmark at present of the new silhouette, of the corsage that outlines the figure, instead of disguising its natural form. . With ,the tight sleeves made of gossamer lace or net, which are set into the corsage quite high after the old-time method, the pinafore corsage returns, cut out round the armholes, or we have the chemisette, a demurely folded mousseline affair draped over a crossbar of very precious and effective embroidery. The dressmakers say that their younger customers are quite amused by the new modelling, and rather pleased to experiment with fashions to which they are complete strangers. Rather full chiffon sleeves with velvet ribbon waistbands are on the programme, and for the summer, when even any clinging fabric becomes a burden, howsoever thin, will be a grateful resource.