The Archive · 1931

Peplums Youthful

Pert peplums set on at the top of the hips, and curving down in at the front, ieuish the very youthful frock worn by Mrs. E. Wu. Tiny puff sleeves are distinctly unu the fitted basque and dainty collar Chinese loops add interest to this Becoming dress. The skirt which is flared, but not full, feat tres the shorter length for dancing. A tiny poinsetta is the only hair ornament and quite appropriate for the festive season. A double pendant necklace of pearls and a rod moire envelope handbag are chie accessories, A tiny flowered print on @ red ground fashions a chiffon velvet frock with the bodice snugly mould ed about the hips and gathers which are both pretty and flattering. Feather trimming outlines the hem and slits of the skirt and lends distinction to the narrow elbow sleeves.

At the Majestic Ballroom Contrast both in fabric and in fine is noted in an attractive frock with silver lame meld figure to the knees, flaring flounce of cri tulle the knees down. The tulle ounce comes up to a. chie point at the lo to give a new swing to the silhouette. Tiny ruffles are red leased at different points on the satin sleeves. The Jewelled. clip, fan ornament steadily' mounting it fashion's favour, fs of Indianvenrved ruby and baguette and round dia-mon One clip is worn at the side of the collar, and another decor the hom of the longe slippers in. this particularly effective, White satin fashions this attrac frock, and the colour theme jearried even further with the hoke and shoes matching the slip.

Mies Pan, the beautiful daughter Jof a well-known compradore, wore a striking model fashioned of jade green satin with flowers printed in burnt orange. Two narrow bands of plain satin of matching green and orange enhance the border of the long sleeves, collar and skirt in the extreme ankle length. The slits of the dress reveal jade green, but trimmed with two bands of black satin in different widths. This type of ensemble will undoubtedly occupy a prominent place in the fashion picture for- the coming spring.

'A diamond ornament adds a delightful note to the sleek coiffure and a huge chiffon handkerchief of two triangles in.green and orange ig tucked through: a jade bracelet. of an antique design. A short ermine wrap in the fashionable hip Tength completes this ultiw: smart ensemble.

'A. very original costume worn by Miss-Irene Ma, a, member: of the younger: set, features an' underkirt. Frills of Valenciennes lace jon a slip peep out from the side-slits of @ vivid salmon pink frock Layer upon layer of diaphanous light green tulle ix used. for the skin of a very attractive dance frock seen at the Majestic, The bodice is developed in sheer. lame printed in green and silver, feature ing a high waistline, andthe extremely: short sleeves introduce new effect with just a wisp of, transparent tulle. single donia on the lett shoulder itustrates the revival of artificial ower" for while a huge. diax om the other shoulder adds na 'The short hip-length silver lame' weep is distinetive with its huge stand collar of mine, reminiscent of the days of-teen, Bess" andthe hem is effeetively oise with a band of the

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