EAST COMES WEST

Taranaki Daily News, 27 July 1935, Page 3 (Supplement)

EAST COMES WEST

Looped draperies are another highlight of this Oriental mode. One exquisite dinner ensemble by Lanvin is suitable for the older woman. It is fashioned in softly falling black crepe and has a flaring short coat over a pencil slim gown. The coat is trimmed with wide bands of sequins down the outside of the sleeves and the skirt has a detachable looped drapery in front, which may he worn or not as desired. This drapery gives added formality and falls in plastic, sculptured folds which lend to the wearer the effect and poise of a caryatid. Loops are not confined only to skirts —looped sleeves are another innovation and looped capes are both picturesque and chic. Sleeves are gradually gathering a new importance and in dinner and afternoon gowns are often the main decorative feature. They are treated in many different ways-gathered, shirred, pleated and looped—and usually are of three-quarter length. They are very full with the width accentuated toward the bottom and are often extremely complicated'. Scarf sleeves are also popular and are used with great effect for dinner gowns.