Some Suggestions for Sunny Days.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLI, Issue 21, 18 November 1908, Page 70

Some Suggestions for Sunny Days.

There has been a delightful reaction this year in favour of-the simple linen frock for sunny days in the country or by the sea, a reaction which should be velcoined gladly as a sign of grace, and protest against the modern tendency towards over-dressing. Not. that these little gowns are economical by any manner of means, since their chief charm lies in their absolute freshness, and it is impossible to wear them more than three ex four times without having them washed or cleaned. They are so becoming, however, in their dainty coolness, that no one stops to consider their ultimate cost, while there is comfort in the fact that

many. of the new linens are,' of so miKstaritral a texture that a clever mailt with a cool-iron can do mueh torastor# them to their pristine charm. Such a linen gown, for instance, aB the one which we illustrate, need present no difficulties from this point- of view, since both skirt and bodice are intett-

tiohaily of the simplest design. The lineal is one of those which closely resemble Shantung silk in appearance, and it i# chosen in a cool-looking shade of lily, leaf grepn. The skirt, which is made in g seusjbic, short length for walking, is fully fileatejd all the way round, and spn\e little distance above the ’hegr ith a flat fold of black and white striped glace silk. This striped silk is psed" to make' the waist-belt, and it appears again in the form of a trimming on the bodice, where it outlines the pinafore effect, and\ also borders the top of the.vest, which is of the same pale green linen as the skirt. The under-bodice and sleeves are of ivory-white broderie anglaise, and help to give a very pretty finishing touch to this dainty little gown. The, hat which is worn with this linen frock is of an appropriate simplicity of design.-. It is made of fine white straw and in quite a new sl»pe, -which shades the eyes from glare, and also protects the back of the neck. Bound the crown there is a very full ruche, formed of many loops of leaf-green silk ribbon, gathered up closely together and finished on ;ow side with a large bow.

In spite of the vogue of the complete Direetoire gown and the Princess models, Bur' needs in the way of blouses hardly

seem to be diminished this season, for our coat anrl skirt eostiWnes still need llieir completing and charming presence, and so many dresses, too, are being made in pinafore style, or with corselet skirts whose graceful career is continued into braces, that there is much scope for elmice in the way' of blouses which can lend an appearance of variety to the one costume. The seated lady wears a demitoilette blouse of tucked net and trimming of soutache braiding on net, arranged with a becoming square effect.