New Britain herald., 1929-05-22
MODES CHANGE. SLOWLY BUT SURELY

New York. May 22.-There is news in fashion notes these days.
 Most of what is termed "new lines" is the consumation of . gradual change that only, eouturier1 and women who study fashion, realize. Usually one line is the out growth of another. The all-round long skirted summer party gown is the logical successor of the slish: front dip last summer. the rear dip this winter and the side dips this spring.
 Right now. however, many changes are crystalixed, aa is the long skirt movement. Therefore 1t is such . distinct change from last year that one must note 1t to be the least style conscious Elbow sleeves are new and prom iee real vogue among young people. The elbow sleeved chiffon gown for afternoon Is delightfully."- quaint and may have popularity also. The front of necklines remains less i'm
 portant on evening things than the rear. But in daytimes, necklines must make much of an effect of collar, if not a real one of lingerie or lace.
 Hats Are Varied; Straws Important Hats are as changed and varied as costumes. The that that uses two or more materials is the new type. Straws are increasing their impor- tance. but the featherweight felt is likely to be a permanent success, 10 charmingly does it pack and 70 real ly becoming is 1t.
 What is happening 10 waistiines is one of the important factors in new modes. Girdles are creeping into style again. usually in some type Of manipulation of the body of the frock itself. Nervures make an eight inch sirdle in Paris frock of geork- cite. ShirrinG is equally good. Some times floral patterns in color are appliqued into the frock to make decorative waist line effect. There is really . trend towards much higher waistlines. though some of the frocks may have their belts high in the back only.
 Two of my dinner gowns illustrate several new fashion notes. Both show the longer skirt line all around. both introduce a little more full ness into the waist portion of the gown. both have unusual waistline treatment.
 The Paquin model, graceful, feminine gown in what Paris calls pastel blue, g. light blue which bor- ders on green, is of satin black crepe, made crepe side out. Shirring is the distinctive feature of this gown-and its only ornament. The
 waist has tiny bit of basque shir- , ring, there is a wide girdle of shir- ring across the back and sides and four circular sections are headed by shirring. All Of the edges are lAnd- bound in the satin side of the ma terial.
 A Rlue Flock with | vivacious Note The other gown I mentioned is also blue, a blue taf:eta lowered in old-rose and yellow roses. It has a new and interesting low peplum in the front, which fashions a tiny fish in the back and dips to buckle with train in the back. The belt is high handsome rose-quartz ornament Its neckline ix square both front and back. with the latter much lower. this frock is typically frock for youth, with restrained vivacity in its lines.
 Three materials go into q street lat that is new in several ways. Eggshell ballibunu, navy blue felt and blue and eggshell crepe de chine fashion it. The hrim that dips on both sides and the sides of the crown gre half straw, half felt. The top of the crown is made of crepe de chine. with the blue and the off white joining in points. It is ex- tremely chic and hat that is equally good with a suit or a little afternoon ensemble.