By Prime London, Aug. 10.
At Tong last it seems that we have really come through the worst of the depression years. At any rate, there is a greater sense of confidence, Ju spite of the troubled European situation, "and less reluctance to Spend money. Reporis come from Scotland that most of the moors are taken, and the prospects for grouse excellent. A number of Americans have come over and Scotland landlords are looking forward to a much more profitable letting season than they have had for some years. Prospeets for Cowes, too, are better than fever, with the isle of Wight full of visitors.
The King and Queen, the Duchess of York and Prince George arrived early for the regatta of the Royal Southampton Yacht Club, and there was tremendous enthusiasm when the Royal yacht. "Britannia" with His Majesty and the Duchess of York on board won the frst race.
Some very smart outfits were worn by the spectators. As usual at Cowes, navy blue and white were the pre~ dominating colours, but very attrac tive were the white and "off-white" suits, worn wilh vivid jumpers, the Majority buttoned down the front and with collars fitting closely to the base of the throat or rolled over like a fisherman's jersey.
Basic Colour Scheme Winter Wardrobe It Is becoming more evident at every social event of this season that English women have found the navy and white ensemble so practical and becoming that they will not easily relinquish it. It seems that the clever young men who design our clothes have decided. to indulge us in this whim, for I hear from a fortunate friend who has been attending the Paris "openings" that navy blue is the premier choix of fashion's leaders for the autumn and winter modes.
For many years black and white have been' the smart Parisienne's vey a very different meaning to the 1994 debutante than it did to. her mother! These new British woolens fare being made into the most fas-mating and practical outfits with Norfolk jackets and wrap-over skirts concealing the well-cut shorts which fare becoming increasingly popular for active sports wear.
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