IN FASHION'S REALM.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 28 February 1914, Page 2

IN FASHION'S REALM.

UP-TO-DATE NOTES ON WHAT TO WEAK. If soft materials arc used for day drosses what shall we say of evening? They are the softest soft, the broclie patterns being among the first favourites. Velvet brocaded designs on ninon grounds are also in evidence, and white satin and char-' mene easily receive an approving verdict. Tile manner in which these exquisite fabrics are draped reminds one of the classical folds of the ancient Greek, which idea is assisted by the peplum. The bodices are all of the frailest kind, layer, upon layer of lace, ninon, and such like being the fabricating selections. As for colourings we have the rainbow, and more than this, canary and lemon yellows, a very wide range of reds, some beautiful blues and the new tango which is a reddish, orange. Bashes play an immensely important part, as naturally they would, t when, the blouses are so pouchy. You may take any line of evening bodices you like and baggine-ss under the arms., allied to a flat drooping shoulder line, will prevail in nine cases out of ten. It is "rather difficult to escape all reference to fur. as such will' be much used for trimming purposes. The idea, apparently, is to show what can be done to unite the strongest, at least by'appearance, and the frailest and achieve success. Thus fur will edge the short pouchy sleeve, the peplum in cases, and also the hem of the skirt/ Speaking of evening attire I am reminded of the new evening mantle—one 'that has no sleeves. It is very up-to-date, draping from the front fastening to sides and ending in a train. , The petal tunic in evening dresses is spoken of by some writers as new. It is nothing of the kind, as it was fairly popular last winter. The petals rise either «ide from the girdle, and have a strong utility value, as if of the skirt complexion they give height. This 1 think is a very beautiful design. Recall some of my previous remarks —the side draped skirt with the least opening "at end of front sea-n, and the blouse-coat with the arched front. Only this does not happen to be a coat at all, the simulation being in the very clever way the skirt is over-folded at .that position, the pleats coming from under-