SILHOUETTE PRESERVED

Wairarapa Daily Times, 12 September 1936, Page 6

SILHOUETTE PRESERVED

SMALL ELABORATIONS.

Even in a season of frills and flares and the most absurd exaggerations, smart women present a silhouette that is quite up-to-the-minute, but is not a startling departure from what is considered good taste. Hats like cartwheels, sleeves that look like balloons, a return to crinolines, a vogue for peplumis, all are heralded in turn, and each is justified by advance models, but the well-dressed woman presents an appearance of unconsidered smartness, with a complete absence of fussiness. Trimness of waistline is a notable feature where the frock chosen is one of the new tunic types —and they are legion —a jacket suit with rather exaggerated sleeves, or the saunter ensemble of black and white. Vary the colours as you choose, but you will always have that trimness which causes well-dressed women throughout the world to look very much alike. Sometimes the art is called "a flair for clothes,” but always it is the result of careful planning for an apparently effortless effect. * * * * Versatility of Pique. Because it is adaptable to almost any use, pique will be one of the successes of the coming season. Entire topcoats may be made from the new heavy weaves, with the design in relief. Evening frocks will be assured of crispness

by tliis very versatile material, and it will once more lend assurance to millinery, frocks, handbags, and other accessories.

There are scores of new designs. Some are in relief, others are barred and checked, and many are in leaf and floral patterns. Pique will be equally at home on the beach, for spectator sports, and at formal parties. White will be smartest, closely followed by magpie effects in black and white prints.

Designing Elaboration. From the simplicity of pique, one turns to the latest news of further elaboration by designers. Schiaparelli is painting roses on evening frocks with realistic effect, and posies of flowers made from materials which rival the products of nature are scattered over frocks intended for the very young. To heighten the effect of real flowers, the stems are tied with ribands, the ends of which fall free. For plain frocks, there are great sprays and bunches of delphiniums, anemones, peonies, or roses.

Alix and Schiaparelli use shirring to advantage on bodices, and high necklines fall softly into folds under the chin, with flattering effect. Beading and embroidery points to further elaboration, Persian types being used with good effect. Matching headbands are appropriate with these frocks.