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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 26, 26 June 1912, Page 69

ZTA ANY and varied are the aspect') fl I 1 of the tailor-mades this season; the materials of which / they are made are too numer-

ous to be even enumerated. The trend of fashion is towards wider skirts, and coats that cover the hips, smartly cut away in front. Here it is that the Louis XVI. influence is noticeable. The extremists, for afternoon wear, have set their seal of approval on the long eoats of black taffeta or bengaline of this character, supplemented with a smart waistcoat and embroidered lawn or lace ruffles at the throat and wrists. Combinations in materials and trimmings are certainly features in dress at the moment. This'developmcnt is manifest in every department, from the simplest day-froek of serge and velvet to the more elaborate evening gown of the most expensive and elaborate of material. Dress is so very magnificent this season in the matter of fabrics that the difficulty of keeping within the limits of a reasonable dross allowance is difficult.

this Figure, we have a most graceful reception robe of softest taffeta mousseline in a bronze shade—here we note a fuller skirt, but withal falling so gracefully and closely round the figure that one hardly realises the amount of material e nployed. The drapery seems skilfully weighted in the train of inserted embroidery. The corsage has a square effect by reason of the empiecement of embroidery on yoke and sleeves, then follows the pointed hood-line, which is a. feature on so many models. The embroidery itself is metallic in effect, of bronze and oxydised silver, but worked with silks of green, yellow, and purple shading, So that it harmonises admirably with the taffeta- The crown of the small hat is of the same silk, with .lining of green velvet and fantastic aigrette.