A FASHION NOTE.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 828, 5 October 1916, Page 4

A FASHION NOTE.

A London correspondent writes in Ausrust:—

Though so many women are refusing to take summer holidays, there are holi-day-makers enough to justify holiday fashions. As is usual, the Parisians are leading, and London women are following. Jerseys are very popular for country and seaside wear, the chief colours being violet and mauve, but there are also some beautiful gold, amber, and orange shades, which suit some complexions. The jerseys are rather long, with sashes and revers, which are thrown open to show the blouse beneath. Except for golfiing, silk jerseys are more popular than wool. Wool is very expensive just now, and many women think it should be kept for soldiers. Light muslins in delicate tones, and smart linen gowns, are as popular as ever. The straw hats of tho hour usually have one side turned back, while the black velvet toque is very popular. As for children's wear, Parisian designers are giving English mothers many valuable hints. Both boys and girls should wear knickerbocker suits at the seaside. A recent French design for a little girl consists of a bloomer suit, with the bodice and full baggy knickers made in one. The suit is of fine pique, with embroidery on the bodice, and little elbow sleeves. Pockets in the breeches are essential, ensuring the possession of a handkerchief and delighting the small girl at one and the same time. A similar suit for a boy is modi oiled on Dutch lines, and consists of knickers, which almost reach the neck at back and front, and a shirt of pale lawn. The knickers are held in position with quaint little buttoned braces of the same material as the suit. The abscence of a coat makes it easy to take off and put on the garment, which is very effective in scarlet and white striped gingham, with red gingham braces. The blouse is cut with a loose collar, and turned-back cuffs.