IMPORTANT DETAILS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 17756, 17 September 1927, Page 10

IMPORTANT DETAILS.

Semi-season dress showing has suddenly become general and wildly popular in Paris at present. This, looks as if the American visitors are acting up to expectations at the salons. The outcome of this is that grey is pronounced fashion’s pet, and blue is another firm favourite with the Paris dress designers. These two colours make an excellent combination, which .the dressmaker has been quick to note. A Turkish influence is creeping into some of the new models. Some have looped skirts and graceful draperies. The divided, box-pleated skirts are a great success just now There are coats and. skirts to charm in shantung and georgette. Leather and gold bracelets make a smart finish to the short sleeves ot summer frocks. Broad metal bracelet? .grip '.the . bare arms of mannequins wearing evening dress. These small details are .becoming more and more important in the glass of fashion. The 'correct companions •'•for the pleated, divided skirt are a straight, slim jumper and long coat. All must agree in colour, but not aggressively so. A French grey georgette coat and skirt may be worn with a blue-grey jumper and skirt —and plain grey gloves please. may run wilder with the pastel shades. Pink and grey blend beautifully together, and the mixing of navy blue and pink is still permissible.