New Britain herald., 1928-11-06
THE OLDER WOMAN FINDS
HER PLACE IN THE MODEE
Many Designed Especially For Her, Says Henri Benda Line
Coos and Fabrics All Favor the Age Of Dignity and Charm
BY HENRI BENDEL


New York, Nov. e.-For the past
few years fashions. as we'll a. .very-
thing else in America, have catered
to youth. Older woman dressed just
like their daughters, not always be-
cause they wanted to. but because
the majority of costumes seemed de-
signed for the debutante.
This season much more consid-
Grafton is shown the woman whose
hair il grey. The one whose hair
10 really silvery white 10 even more
fortunate, from a fashion point
of view. For many costumes have
her in mind.
Colors are very important to the
white haired woman. The new
blues are excellent. SO are many of
the brighter reds. Puppies may
be excellent, provided they cling to
the blue tones. The purple reds
are not SO good. Browns should
be discarded. but the right grey
is beautiful.
Grace and style ..
Not only colors, but lines and
fabrics both favor the older wo-
man who asks grace in costumes
as well as just style.
The longer lines, or the sugges-
ton of them by dipping panels,
The tight hipline. with bloused
portions above sd some flare be-
low. is also boon to the woman
whose figure may have settled
trifle since her teens.
Almost all materials this win
ter flatter the older woman. The
softer the material. the lovelier a
frame it makes for the older fig
ure. Therefore velvets. satins.
beautiful chiffons. lanes and 30
on are welcomed joyously by those
of middle years who like to look
attractive and yet preserve that
dignity which their years have
added TO their charm.
A few styles should be men,
toned which are, as rule. good
for older women. Soft collar lines
are almost "a first principle in day.
l1Iile NiotllNS' ~ ii'''' ~
chiffon scarf collar fashioned as
part Of a dark frock is excellent.
Some women wear high collars
ell. Those who co, should. But
| they should never be severe high
| collars after a woman passes 80.
Sleeves are very important to
older women. A graceful sleeve
can give woman feminine
touch that is very appealing. Bow
I cuffs or puff cuffs or flowing
sleeves are all good
! Evening things this year are cs-
pecially good for older women.
| Renee creates an admirable din
ncr gown for the white haired wo-
nan of periwinkle blue chiffon
velvet. trimmed with strips of clc-
CANT sable and with crystal
, touches here and there.
The line of this gown really Is
, its chief beauty 1t has the some
what fitted hipiine. with a tailor
| ed bell and moderately low neck,
| The skirt is intricatcly cut, with
! three circular ilounces. each head
I'd by bands OF sable. Tho differ
ent lengths of these give the low
erin the back hemline which
| everyone expects on evening
things. A bowknot buckle at each
side of the belt is made ef crys-
tails and the very narrow shoulder
/ straps are Of crystal too.
CHARMING Tea (.tIun
! Wisteria transparent velvet and
erminc fashion Il charming tea
| gown for the older woman which
| is drcssy enough for any dinner in
ones home and more graceful
than many formal frocks for the
/ figure that has lost its sweetness.
This gown uses the surplice
theme for its front. actually trying
the sashes on the side in bow
knot. with the ends hanging. From
this same hip long panel swings
/ into a side train which always
adds stateliness to any gown.
| The back bodice blouses slight
ly. and the front has little full
ness. The seeves are tucked
around the cuff. with the cuff pro-
per being a band Of ermine. Err
! mine outlines the neck and sur
plice closing Needless to say, this
touch of ermine on the wisteria
gown is lovely and very flattering
to the older woman