Heliotrope, a colour greatly in request in the nineties, is likely to be popular again this spring. But it should not be chosen without fore-thought, for it is a hard colour which tries all complexions on cold days and at the best of times suits few to perfection. One should not dogmatize about colour, but. heliotrope suits a fresh-complexioned brunette best. But the study of colour is now much more interesting than it used to be; women give more thought to it and dress with more taste and finish than 10 or even five years ago. For coats and skirts beige, champagne, and a very pale shade of grey will lead, but all shades of brown will hold their own. For girls rough tweeds and homespuns in a shade of canary yellow will be popular.
For middle-aged women the choice of style is more important than that of colours, and helpful new designs are to be welcomed. The shawl corsage for the evening is an ideal innovation for the stout. It consists of nothing more than a deep fichu or rich brocade and is worn with a skirt of lace or net. It is cut into a sharp point at the back and is crossed in front; the point falls over the belt with the ends tucked underneath. The tiny sleeve of chiffon is so hidden under the shawl] that there might be none.
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