FASHION’S FANCIES.

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16815, 5 June 1926, Page 15 (Supplement)

FASHION’S FANCIES.

modes for the matron, STYLES SHOULD BE GRACEFUL. Looking at many of the fashionable women of In-day it becomes difficult fo distinguish bolweon molher and daughter, as there seems only a slight difference between styles designed for Hie mnlron and those designed for Hie younger woman. Gone are (he days when age was recognised by Hie attire worn; it is said that “a woman is as old as she feels," therefore, if we may judge from the clothes she wears we may assume lhat she has solved the riddle of eternal youth. There are a few, however, who carry these styles io the extreme. Their one aim in life seems to he Hie apeing of (heir younger daughters; luckily such women are in the minority, for they only arouse feelings of contempt, in (lie minds of (hose with whom they come in eonlact. Tt is the woman who realises that she may grow old gracefully and yet retain her youth in a certain degree that commands our rospert. For her. fashion designers have created some charming frocks. Naturally matronly modes call for a certain individuality in dress, and the wearer Is the best, judge of what suits her own personality.

This is Ihc season for bright shades, hut for tlie older woman Ihe darker tones are more becoming. These can always be brightened with flic latest ultra-smart embroideries, which lend just ihe touch of colour needed to relieve Iheir snmbreness. The materials of this season are also peculiarly adapted to til matron as their suppleness allows them to fall in graceful lines around Hie figure.

Many details of the present day fashions are essentially suitable for Ihc older woman. The thin woman is as desirous of hiding her scraggy neck as is her stonier sister to hide her chin, and both may be achieved by Hie necklet of shorthaired fur. which is a known beautifier. Tlic throw-over scarf is another means of covering Hie throat. Then again Hie thin woman may choose the long tight sleeve, while for the plump matron the long lisht sleeve ending in a foamy frill of fine lace Is essentially becoming. The woman inclined io stoutness should also remember that a heavy figure appears more slender and graceful in gowns and coats that seem a size too large.