MODERN MODES IN MAYFAIR.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 December 1930, Page 6 (Supplement)

MODERN MODES IN MAYFAIR.

No definite decision lias been made so far in regard to colours for the new season. Green was suggested at first as a safe choice, but, except in light materials for evening wear, the designers are not showing it much. There is, however, a good combination of bottle and love-bird shades for tne knitted suit, the skirt being in the darker shades, the juniper in the lighter, and the cardigan in a mixture of the two. The wrap-oVer skirt, by . the way, is featured in the new knitted wear, and proves very practical. To return to colours, coral and geranium red are used a good deal for morning dresses, and both tones come up well in chiffon, georgette and ring velvet for evening gowns. The black and white scheme is as popular as ever. A white satin evening gown, worn with a hip-, length black velvet coat collared with white fox, is a favourite expression of the mode, and a draped black chiffon dress, the loose folds lined with white chiffon, is exquisitely dainty. TfrE.FAVOURITE BLACK DRESS. A delightful>dress for dance wear is developed in black tulle and taffetas. All-tulle models were found to be anybut practical last year, but the flimsy material is now allied- to the -firmer one with great success. Taffetas flounces form the skirt, and “fans” of the tulle are let in down either side, dividing the flounces as they cascade from waist to hem. A shoulder cape of double tulle, edged with a narrow ruche of taffetas, makes delightfully piquante finish for the short-waisted, fitting bodice. The handbag to carry with this type of dress is made of gathered black ' taffetas, with a fancy metal clasp, and little bows of tulle by way of decoration. Or you may prefer a flat pochette of pleated taffetas; it is just as effective and fashionable. ’ \ . HANDBAGS TO 'MATCH. There is a great demand for fabric handbags, which seem to be taking the place of leather ones for the time being. The “matching craze” is probably responsible for weir popularity, for evety showroom has its display of hats, scarves and handbags to match. There are also handbags to go with stockings and gloves, and silk ones to match umbrellas and berets. The plain handle, of pickled oak or some other unpolished wood,, is usually seen, for an elaborate top is not considered good taste with a fabric bag. The scarves, incidentally, are most attractive. The. silk ones have plain; centres, and striped borders repeating the colours in the handbag patterns. DAINTY ACCESSORIES. It is charming to see exquisitely fashioned flowers worn again, in clusters over the ears or in the form of a halfcircle round the back of the head. Of course, they are only seen at dinnerparties and' dances, and only youthful debutantes affect them. A delightful ensemble was achieved by one pretty “bud,” who chose a frilly frock of white net lightly sprinkled with minute silver beads. She wore a sash of silver tissue with a double row of tinv p>nk roses', at each efid, and holding her hair firmly to the back of hei head was a narr'o-vv band of similar tissue which terminated over the eais in clusters of pink < roses with silver bead centres. _ . Other aids to feminine daintiness Include fans, jewelled shoe buckles to match sash clasps, narrow ' bands of black ribbon velvet with jewelled clasps to be worn round slender white wrists, and lovely necklaces fashioned specially to accord with individual gowns.