SPRING FASHIONS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20503, 22 August 1936, Page 11

SPRING FASHIONS

POINTS TO NOTICE Now that the rush of the first spring opening is over, one fashion expert

says that out of the vast number of intriguing new styles the following stand the best chance of becoming universally popular: Day Skirts shorter and tighter. Blouses frilly. “Shakespearean” jackets—with ruffled sleeves and big yellow claspfasteners of metal made to imitate gold. Starched linen collars —sometimes two to three inches deep and giving an amusingly masculine effect to black morning frocks. I recommend these to all office workers. Lilac silk or lace trimmings on the cuffs of afternoon dresses. Square-toed shoes with the blocked “Cuban” heel, which has enjoyed favour for so long. Grey-mist silk stockings or gunmetal. Both equally flattering to the most difficult leg. Evening First and most important—the evening “costume.” This is a tailor-made fashion, and the smartest creations are almost exactly the same as an ordinary town suit —with one big exception—the material. Stiff silks in gay colours are the most popular in Paris for this style. The sleeves, too, can be more “eloquent.” Huge puffs or tight pleating make a pleasing contrast to the tailored skirt. Low-cut sandals in matching colours should be worn—and flesh-tinted stockings. Thick stiff silks and heavy velvets form the materials for the rest of the evening dress fashions. High neckline in the front, accentuated waistline, and ankle-length skirts are their main feature.