FASHION NOTES

Wairarapa Age, 19 November 1919, Page 2

FASHION NOTES

Many of the new materials show broad stripes very wide apart.

The cavalier hat r's one of the newest and is very graceful with its plumed cockades.

To Prevent Cracking.—-Before using a new casserole fill it with water and a little soda, put it in the oven, and let it remain there until the water is nearly boiling. If this process is followed there" is less dangei of its cracking.

The hips must be large according to the latest dictates of fashion. II nature has not done its part in thif respect, then the dress must be sc designed as to give the desired effect. Ornamental pockets, and buttoned Btraps help to widen tho hips, and the narrowing 'n of the skirt slightly as it nears the feet adds to the illusion.

Long ear-rings are being ver., much worn in Paris just now, and are of most peculiar designs, a favourite one being a small ball hanging from a tiny chain. Some consist o! two rather largo rings connected by an invisble wire; others agam are torpedo-shaped. The tiny peas on the lobe of the ear is a thing of the past among tho ultra-fashionable.

Brown is one of the most fashion able colours just now, and its depth varies from nigger-brown to a pale shade that is almost golden in the light; It is very "easy to trim with a different colour as so many tints go well with it—blue, pink, yellow, all look exquisite with it, and one may decorate it with a perfect ript of colours in embroidery.

In one breath tho fashion experts tell us that tho hobble skirt will soon be with us; and in the next they assure us'that the pleated skirt is just the thing. There is no doubt that the voluminous skirt haß had its day, for the time being," and skirts of to-day must either be tight or look tight. The latter effect is obtained by tho pleated skirt, and no discomfort is experienced in walking, which is moro than can be said for the hobble if it is carried to the extremes that formerly prevailed.