It is rather thrilling on dull winter days to take a peep behind the scenes and catch a glimpse of what we shall be wearing when spring returns, A few of the secrets from the dress world re leaking out. Everything points to skirts shortening up. So we can bank on neat pencil slim skirts. "To hobble or not to hobble" is a thought that is exercising the nds of many designers just now.
t the afternoon frock first. This is after all the backbone of the average woman's wardrobe. Fashion interest goes to the top of the dress, necklines ere high and waists can find no definite line at the moment. The most popular style is the high Empire effect.
The seeming severity of afternoon styles is offset by the use of softer materials such as kee and filmy fabrics, as well as heavy jewellery or rather barbaric design.
Brooches for instance run to repetition; one at the neckline has its twin at the waist.
Coats have two silhouettes, both on the short side: the full skirt and fitting bodice or the wrap-over d days is this sey cloth, complete with the latest demands Of fashion as to pockets and butte style: of ten years ago, when we all walked about clutching our hips and hugging our top coats closely about us.
The majority flat fur is use re collarless (or down the fronts) narrow at the at neck at the f. round the hem There will be more suits ihan ever this spring, but with a difference. The strictly classic cut will be the not the rule, Styles wil jared, mor follow the curves of the figure with soft but not crisp revers, and a futted look to the coat below the waistline.
With these little coats are worn skirts that tend to drain-pipe lines.
A pastel-shaded chiffon scan. pinned down with a tiny posy of flowers is a popular <ddition to a black suit A striped or patterned chiffon locks best tucked into the neck of a "sporty" suit.
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