MODERN FASHIONS

Waikato Times, Volume 97, Issue 1600, 31 May 1924, Page 15 (Supplement)

MODERN FASHIONS

Of Satin and Radium,

Black satin and radium lace for the evening frock our artist depicts to.day. This is a sinuous French figure in which clever corsetting has produced a corsetlcss effect.

Include a Slip-Over. Plainness of line, simplicity of trim, case of making- and its general utility combine to keep the slip-over very popular. Pelrct twill with tub trimming will make this effectively.

Millinery.

>U will find the world authorities quoted be-* low are interesting and authoritative on the important! theme oj millinery. A shortened back a very slight but pi-i quant upturning of fcbi brim all across th< front, a quartered

crown and and pipings of circ ribbon or braid oi gold galon are the distinctive littld differences that are giving the clochij hat a new J ease of life. Flame, lacquer, coral red, and cerise are the mos< favaued colours for the first of tliß straw models. Lacquered effects are the new note—long wings in alternate colours, foliage trails lacquered in red and painted with gold, and etc. Swaths ings of georgette in,red and flame oc cerise coque feathers are much favoured. Plumage and foliage are the dom. mating nofe for next season. Veils ara not so favoured as a trimming. "Eve.'*

The Conquering Cloche. Here is one example of the style thas practically dominates the millinery world to-dv<.y. Plainness, of line and simplicity of trim are features of the cloche that lead some women to vary theirs conunually by changing- the trim every other week. A feather or ribbon rossette will suffice for trim in this case. WHEN mAKSNG TUCJ&3. Do not machine tucks to be let down in a kiddy’s garment, but work with a loose chain stitch, or feather stitch, that can be cut through for alteration. To prevent the out-growing of princess petticoats, cut the front and back wide’enough to allow forming a pleat each side of the centre of the neck, which may be feather-stitched down to keep, them flat. Let the fullness flow at will below the pleats, and put a few tucks at the bottom of Ihe skirt. As the child grows the garment can be let out in Lhc bodice and skirt.