Fashions and Furbelows.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18992, 11 February 1930, Page 13

Fashions and Furbelows.

, Notes by Special Contributors .. .

DRESSING THE OLDER WOMEN.

(By Lucien Lelong.) “ She looks so young." “Possibly; nevertheless she is a grandmother.” One hears comments like these occasionally. Not often, however, because in truth the girlish grandmother is a rarity. That there are any at all is a present-day miracle. No one would guess the age of many grandmothers if it were not for the memories of their contemporaries, less marvellously well preserved, who delight in recalling their debuts and the first time that they were seen at a ball or even the ceremony of their wedding. Unbelievably slender, exquisite of complexion, with a carriage like that of a lily on its

stem, enthusiasm, gaiety, taste for the latest novelty—everything about these rare women evokes youth—youth that is more striking in them than in theii own daughters. How do these grandmothers manage about the important subject of dress? Their motto is simplicity, closely allied to tact, and a deep knowledge of themselves. A style is adopted to agree with their silhouette and theii personality. They think more of perfect harmony between person, charactei and appearance than of the very newest mode. This scheme established, we realise at once that there are quantities of models, designed primarily foi younger women which are appropriate to women no longer young, granted the premise of a slim and supple figure. It is obvious that the colour should be somewhat more subdued, the length of the skirt slightly greater, the decollete should display less generously the neck and shoulder. If possible pearls, real pearls, should be worn around the throat.

Colours for morning should include beiges, greys and dark blues, this last combined with white or with a rich, deep red. Navy blue is an excellent colour for the semi-sports costumes—short jacket, pleated skirt, all worn with the negligent air which gives such chic to this type of costume. For the afternoon dressing a woman who is past her first youth is more difficult. At the bridge table or at a concert she should be more elaborately dressed than her daughter. It is advisable to hold to black. But if she wants a change from thfs most appropriate of all afternoon colours she may adopt any tone of beige that is becoming. Hats should be chosen to shade rather than to reveal the face. A grandmother should not wear a hard line high across her forehead. If she prefers a hat without a brim let her veil its edge with a little half-way veil. This gives mystery and charm even to slightly faded eyes. (Anglo-American N.S.—Copyright.)

CURE THAT RHEUMATISM.

Rheumatic complaints are now considered to be caused by the absorption of poisons from the bowels, so beware of constipation Choose your diet carefully. Reduce all starchy foods, such as potatoes, white bread, and suet puddings, to a minimum, and eat little meat. Plenty of fruit, green vegetables (raw or steamed), milk and eggs should take the place of these, while orange juice should be taken twice a day and a glass of lemon juice in water on rising, instead of the early cup of tea. If preferred. a glass of hot water can be sipped. in®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®