The Archive · 1938

Scotch Blue

Mrs. James Maobeth's dress was of Scotch blue and maple yellow shot taffeta, with rainbow-sequined collar and applique design of the same sequins on the full skirt. A shoulder sash of Macbeth tartan was worn.

Mrs. C. B. Blaikie's Victorian gown was in deep royal cyclamen taffeta, the heart-shaped neckline edged with a narrow taffeta frill and the skirt embroidered with. gold baskets of appliqued flowers in pastel shades to tone. Gold jewellery and accessories were worn. Mrs. Donald MacDonald wore black chiffon velvet trimmed with black net. Her ornaments were diamante clips.

Mrs. E. A. Long was dressed in French velvet in a rich wine colour, with a softly draped off-the-shoulders bodice and the skirt falling in soft folds. Gold lame enriched the neckline and belt and gold lame gloves completed the ensemble. She carried a diamenté and gold~purse. Mrs. R. Fyfe was in a gown of midnight-blue silk lace, with silver shoes and bag to match. Her jewels were diamonds.

Mrs. William Lyle wore marocain im two shades of orchid, with a corsage of shaded bead flowers to tone, her shoes and bag being silver. Mrs. D. Campbell was in a Molyneux Victorian model of black moire A scarlet and gold feather was in her jhair and she wore gold shoes.

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