New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-09
By ROSETTE
NFA Fashion Expert

Paris. July 3 - The gala events
which marked the closing of one of
the most brilliant of Paris seasons
presented a feast of color and
character of gorgeousness which had
not been witnessed for many years.
Famous racing days like the Jour
nee des Drags and the Grand Prix
and the Opera ball, which is the last
of smart functions. are intensely in
teresting from a womans point of
view. They are confirmation of
what the smart set has been pleased
to approve of in the way of fashions
and the gowns seen at the end of the
season are those which will later on
grace the promenades and casinos
of the fashionable resorts.
Although many printed silk chiffon
voiles were still seen, 1t was evident
the woman of discrimination had de-
creed that however delightful and
becoming this type Of dress could be.
it had become altogether too popu-
lar. 1t had fallen into the domain
of the informal dress.
Lace I'rocks Arc Simple
For a very smart and formal oc-
casion during late summer and au-
tumn. the plain colored chiffon or
lace dress will be seen. Beige, grey,
navy blue and black are the best
colors in both fabrics. For a lace
dress. a very simple. even severe style
is always chosen, to offset the rich
ness of the material. The lace tall
leur is proving popular in this order
of idea and really looks very chic.
Some of the well-known coutu-
riers have made dresses for garden
parties or an afternoon at the Ca
sino in plain black tulle illusion. and
these look very unusual, provided
they are lightened up by a brilliant
touch Of color.
The wraps and coats seen this
ing early in the day, there are the
three-quarter length coats in bright
blue or scarlet, with brass buttons
which look equally we'll on the links.
beach or tennis court.
Then there is the coat (Which is
calle 'dalmatique" over here. This
is being ordered by smart women to
wear with the fluffy mousseline or
crepe de chine dresses. Imagine a
perfectly straight garment which
buttons down to the hem, with a
made SO that the dress underneath
shows at least three inches below
the hem and sleeves. There are many
variations which can be rung in on
this idea and one of its qualities is
that it can be made to slip over
more than one dress, besides afford
ing a protection for chilly days.
The charming accessories which
woman can add TO her toilette
this summer seem legion. Flowers.
feathers. ribbons. handkerchiefs.
scarfs. all are fashionable. Two or
three sets of these accessories with
one well-cut dress as background
will lend the look of varied ward
robe. The long feather boa made
its appearance on the racecourses
and some summer evening wraps
have deep feather collars and cuffs.
There are short neckpieces in speck-
led feathers. too. which come in
black and white, and grey and white
and look very youthful.
Bright Vests
Another novelty which will be
seen at summer evening functions
will he the short vest in velvet or
MORE. These will come in very
bright colors like emerald green,
ruby red or turquoise blue and will
be worn to set off sombre gown
of black lace or tulle or else white
lace. The skirt will perforce be
made entirely of volants. All of
which will lend the wearer a de-
lightfully Louis PHILIPPE air.
The vogue of white and black
combined s,ill continues. For in
formal evening dances. the slightly
beaded dress is still in favor. but
the beading has to be distinctive. 1t
outlines a drapery, runs In a floral
patterns all around the hem. or SIM
ulates a bolero effect.
The very latest addition to lin
gerie is the strass heart applique
which Nicole circuit created. This
is usually stitched on the right side
of the slip which comes with chif-
ton dress and family glimmers
through the f1msy frock. 1t is an
amusing novelty which has been a