DRESSES OF THE WEEK.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume XXIII, 5 February 1923, Page 7

DRESSES OF THE WEEK.

SEEN IN CANTERBURY’S CAPITAL. \ (From Our Own Correspondent). Christchurch, Saturday. Those who read diligently—and many do—everything that is written pertaining to dress cannot fail to have noticed the large amount of generalising at present being indulged in. And there is more at the back of this than the -majority perhaps suspect. Not merely dress, but the adroit handling of the wardrobe, from the smallest detail, is now such a cult that it is beginning to interest minds that have hitherto deemed the subject be neath their notice. Of course, it is easy enough for those who have plenty of money at their command to keep step with Fashion’s vagaries, though that does not by any means always result in either a pleasing or satisfactory appearance. But the palm is awarded to those who, by the exercise of fine taste, a frank acceptance of their status in life, and who are likewise blessed with that invaluable knack of impart ing a distingue an- to all they wear, are the really well turned out. Lingerie, together with shoes, stock ings, gloves, handkerchiefs, dressin ' gowns, bedroom slippers, even nightdresses and handkerchief sachets, should form the basis of every wardrobe ere attention is turned to more outward and visible attire. ' Then again there is the important question of colour. Unless one has this sense strongly developed, it is far wiser to narrow down one’s outlook, adher ing at most to two or three colours, end working up an artistic, though per haps not startling result within these limitations. New Zealand women are dreadfullj inclined to go astraj with headgear, buying a hat recklessly without giving due thought as to how it wiH loos with the dress, coat, skirt, or wrap with which it is to be worn. The gayly coloured chapeau, about which so much has been talked of lata has proved a sad pitfall for the unwary, but given a well-thought-out scheme comprising z dark unobtrusive dresses and suits, a vivid hat is often a great asset. -Only it must be selected with care and discretion. No woman should rely entirely on another mind to dress her if she can possibly avoid doing so. If she does, she will be in her clothes, but not of them—a subtle distinction, but on» that makes all the difference. Clothes and furnishing are the two big symbols of character in the world This week’s bride wore a lovely gown of ivory brocade, the skirt graced-' fuUy draped and caught on each hip j with a cluster of silver flowers. A waterfall panel at one side was of ex quisite Honiton lace, which also com • pcsed the shoulder draperies. The long filmy train was of net, daintily embroidered in silver, and she wore a net veil, arranged very simply with tiny sprays of orange blossom ove, each ear. Her bouquet was of vfhite roses. ] There was only one bridesmaid a pretty young girl who wore an exquisite frock of ivory georgette, richly beaded in cherry colour. A swathed sash of the same brilliant colour defined the waist and she wore a wide georgette hat to match and carried a bouquet of roses in the same tone., - Some charming gowns were worn by the guests at a small afternoon function. One was nut-brown taffetas, made with a long bodice ccming well down on the hips and an overskirt in lace of the same shade. An artistic bone girdle was the onlv ornamentation and the accompanying hat was a wide brown crinoline straw, swathed with gold lace. Another was of navy satin, cut straight from shoulder to hem, with a line of smocking on each hip. Two bands of ruching adorned the skirt, and a narrow girdle of orange velvet ribbon wa stied loosely in front. The round neck and short sleeves were bound with orange, which was also 1 introduced by a few stitches in the ruching. The hat worn was a plain black crinoline straw with ar. ostrich plume drooping over one side. A high-necked frock worn on one, of our many cool days was carried out in navy blue crepe de chine The painted side-panels, girdle and the cuffs of the long sleeves were beaded in silver and grey. A soft indie of grey georgette was worn at the ihnftt and the collar was facgjJ 1 ■■ ■ 1 with grey and delicately bearin ' The i wearer chose a hat of i-.iv; >edid.. straw, the only trimminv a swr J-' c. grey satin, drawn into a Wg/'-.w a:

one side. . Tucks and a narrow fancy silk beading were employedrto trim* a chic little frock of dove grey crepe de chine. It was cut absolutely straight, tjhe front and back panels perfectly plain. Long lines of tucks, commencing just below the shoulder, formed narrow side panels, outlined with fancy silk beading. Beading also adorned the wide sleeves and a linked girdle of powder blue encircled the waist. The hat was one of the fashionable tricorne chapeaux, the upturned front brim finished with a fringe of aigrettes.