FASHION NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19667, 8 December 1933, Page 12

FASHION NOTES

One of the most fashionable alliances [ for this year is the plaid skirt an 1 J plain coat, nothing looks smarter for j dull summer days. The coat is usually > double-breasted with pockets, and the j skirt reaches to the calf—the fashion- j able length. Summer frocks are of the prettiest colours and materials. There are cotton frocks of a rather severe aspect, the stripes arranged in a variety of ways; perhaps the most decorative being “en chevron.” Again, there are the printed crepe de chin" | as well as the white Macclesfield silk ! affairs which are accompanied with ] gaily-coloured scarves and shady hat.s, j the latter trimmed to match the scarves. Garlands of artificial and natural flowers are still seen although \ they are not so popular. Beach suits ; are quite simple and are worn with j brassieres, and this accessory is present in many of the swimmers: in the latter It is woven in and forms an integral j part of the suit. Well-cut crepe suede skirts are seen in conjunction with decorative blouses of organdie. Cotton j evening frocks are seen at the river clubs; when made of printed fabric.the coatee is plain and is frequently finished with sash ends The dresses themselves are low at the bark or have narrow bands worked up into a trellp or brace effect; in some cases epaulette sleeves are present.