THE WORLD OF FASHION

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 18, 29 April 1908, Page 66

THE WORLD OF FASHION

BY

MARGUERITE

SUGGESTIONS FOR TROUSSEAU LINGERIE. Those Princess pettieoats are perfect for wearing under thin gowns, and I would suggest at least half-a-dozen in a trousseau outfit, the design which our artist has made being one which one can follow in its general outlines for all six, though, of course, a little variety of detail in the way of different laces and variously coloured ribbons can be introduced. The other illustrations will also, I think, be helpful to you, and, by the way, you will find cambric frillings and washing ribbons wonderfully convenient for the trimming of the various garments.

DRESS AT THE PLAY. One of Miss Alexandra Carlisle's gowns in “The Earl of Pawtucket/* in London.

DAINTY DESIGNS FOR TROUSSEAU- LINGERIE. This Princess under-robe—which combines petticoat and corset bodice —is specials ly useful, and a bride will want some made in linen lawn, cambric, and China! silk, for wearing under unlined blouses and thin skirts. It is, of course, simplyj perfect for this purpose, and will also im prove the fit of Princess gowns. We havg also managed to give a design for an Empire chemise.

A PRETTY MATINEE IN “ VIYELLA.” — ' The charming shades of pale blue and pink is what I would advise for carrying out the accompanying design, with Torchon or Cluny lace for trimming. j® wrapper in,this style will be admirable for wear on board ship, and is <|uitf pretty enough for use afterwards as a gown. •*- ■

“Sweet seventeen” can take the keenest personal interest in this dress which shows a variation of the popular style of the moment, such a dress being equally suitable and smart for bridesmaid’s wear, or for a home dinner or concert party. Soft satin mousseline is, of course, the ideal fabric for its making, the pinafore straps of the bodice betag edged with a little kilted frill and being crossed over a softness of lace and net, pale rose pink

or turquoise blue making very effective contrast with ivory lace, though, of course, an all white gown 'is always charming for a girl. In any ease the chosen colour should be repeated in the band and bow of satin, .finishing off the. elbow sleeves, while a ribbon to match can be twisted in the hair or tied in a big bow at the back.

A PARISIAN EVENING GOWN. Here is a design, by means of which one can follow a new fashion from Paris, and utilise a coat of Irish crochet lace. Those full skirt flounces, with trebly tucked edges are in chiffon, which can be in white, or in shaded pink, the deepest tone coming in the bottom flounce, and each one growing paler, till, in the soft draperies of the bodice, you maj' have a blush rose shade, which is almost white. Fasten a couple of long-stalked pink roses and fresh green leaves in the corsage, and then with the very important addition to those circlets of black velvet ribbon as trimming, make a delightful and distinctive dress.

A PRETTY MATINEE IN NAINSOOK. ’ Morning Glory—Nainsook will be an ideal material for making matinees, ns it is both durable and dainty. The accompanying sketch will give an idea of the becoming arrangement of the lace trimming, and you can introduce a touch of colour by means of those pretty ribbon bows in front. You will sec that the artist has “given a wgwt.”