New Britain herald., 1928-05-23
BY JEAN PATOU

meant to be worn in the country is
easily distinguished from one which
is destined to be shown at the sea-
side. Only light shades are admis-
sble for the country frock and ma
terials must be more resisting than
those used for beach wear.
These are two essential points
to be remembered when choosing
a number of dresses for a country
house party.
Organize used to be among the
first favorites for summer dress,
but it has become too fragile a
medium for the modern debutante.
1t has the great drawback of
crushing readily and of being i'm
practical. No modern girl can af-
ford to allow that qualification to
apply to her wardrobe In spite
of this, however. l think nothing
looks prettier or daintier in a
garden-party crowd than a pink.
blue or white organdie dress OH a
hot. sunny day.
Prefers Linen Now
In lieu of organdie. now use
linen in all the paler shades of
pink, green. blue and yellow.
There seems to be 4 marked pref
erenCe this year for all shades of
yellow. Most of these dresses have
lingerie trimmings tribute to
the more feminine element in re-
cent fashions.
Simplicity is essential in these
dresses. Skirts are pleated to al
low for absolute freedom OF move
ment, the same as in a tennis frock.
and bodices are sleeveless or not
according TO the preference and
age OF the wearer. ] also use silk
serge and marocain. both the silk
and wool variety.
To complete these dresses or
ensembles. there is the choice be-
tween the picture hat. the smaller
hat or the beret, whichever har-
monies with the style of the
dress.
Light Coat, Black Skirt
A tailored suit may be worn IN
he country if it does not hamper
movement in any way. 1t gener-
ally is made of linen, which al
ways is of a pale shade. Beige
and beige rose, ! think. are the
most satisfactory colors.
] am showing summer tail
lcurs' comprising very light COL
lored coat to be worn with a black
M, ell. rt 1oNn n
matching skirt also and get two
suits with little trouble. The dark
skirt and light coat is especially
smart this year because of its nov
city. But it is suited to the sea-
shore more than the country.
1t is the frock, however. which
wins the feminine heart when un-
packing the vacation luggage.
Necklincs are quite as different
this year as they could be. So are
the pleats that invariably ,appear
to secure the freedom the newer
woman demands.
Wide PIeats
One OF these, in mustard wool
crepe of the very sheer variety
has matching silk baby-roll collar
with a fancy bow already tied.
Tabs Of the silk point this way
and that on the bodice and sleeves,
finishing landings of the silk that
are let into the wool with fine
hand stitch, like beading. The
pleas are tricky. and by wide
box shape hide tremendous width
to the skirt. giving altogether a
straight, narrow line.
A second frock. Of white silk
across a V neck. 10 great advan-
tagc. A similar disagreement as
to Just which line should he fol-
lowed gives distinction in the
landings around the bodice. Here
VIC have a colorful crimson belt Of
suede. with neat buckle, give a
bit of dash to the white.
Strong C0lors
The introducing OF strong COL
ors will be more popular as tie
summer progresses.
One summer suit or powder blue
pique has black skirt as well as
its own one. This coat has raglan
sleeves, a smart rolled collar and a
belt OF woven fabric. The skirt has
double box pleats and an unusual
yoke effect. To show this. the soft
batiste blouses should be worn
tucked in. Tucked-in blouses. as a
matter, of fact. are smarter right
now than the over blouses.