THE NEW SKIRT MADE OF MARINE BLUE SERGE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXI, Issue XXII, 28 November 1903, Page 66

THE NEW SKIRT MADE OF MARINE BLUE SERGE.

Instead of globe-trotter skirts, the modistes are introducing one that just escapes the ground, or only lightly touches it. It is a skirt that has plenty of grace in its flowing lines. The back view’ of a charming and perfectly new’ Fenwick model is depicted in this column. Here we see a series of pleats, a few of which, are brought up to the waist-line, while the others lose themselves in the hip-yoke, to which they are buttoned at each side. The said yoke is carried round to the front and there describes a plastron, which in its turn loses itself in the fulness of the skirt, which at the foot is quite a round model. This suit finds its completion in a short coatee and a corselet belt, both finished with cloudy shell buttons to match those on the skirt.

The lovely bat sketched is of fine white chip, curving most beautifully from the front up tc the left side, and trimmed with sweeping ostrich feathers, soft draperies of fine lace, and some blush link roses. It is one of the most perfect picture hats for summer wear one could imagine, and is altogether worthy of admiration and imitation.

THREE SERVICEABLE GOWNS. Here are three simple designs. The first is a linen; for practical purposes let it be in scarlet er navy; if one does not suit you the other is sure to. Now this is the most expensive of my dresses, but I think you will agree with me that it is worth the money, as it is smart enough for many occasions. Furthermore, .it has a delightful French hat to match, light, cool and useful. In figure 11. you will find my really short country frock, suitable for golfing, boating, er any outdoor sport. This model is in a neat black and white stripe, though it would look equally well in blue and white or pink and white zephyr. The skirt is piped at the sides and gored to allow full play round the feet. The bod

In spotted voile, with large pelerine collar of cream guipure, chenille and jewelled embroidery.

ice is high to the neek. finished with a black taffetas waistband, a muslin era vat at the neck, and some buttons. Figure 111. should la* made in an oldfashioned print, and is an ideal house frock for town or country. A blue and white or pink

and white flowered print would be pretty; a 4Jd. batiste would answer the purpose. These very simple, inexpensive fabrics must l>e nicely cut and put on with the greatest care and discretion. This skirt is gauged slightly on the hips, and has very full frills round the hem:

five. I think, are enough, though seven or nine would look very smart. The bodice is in blouse fashion, finished with a large bow of coloured foulard, chiffon or what you will, and a vest of white muslin or silk, the collar being hemstitched with the same.