Latest Fashions in Paris.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2652, 6 November 1909, Page 4 (Supplement)

Latest Fashions in Paris.

Stylish shoes are highly arched. Striped effects rule supreme in skirtings. Many summer coats are lined with Shantung. _ ' Sequins play a leading part in fan decorations. Military straps are among the popular sleeve trimmings. • The white lace veil is more widely worn than any other. Hats are larger now than they will he later in the season. Mohair is the favorite material for dust coats. . Pongee hats, matching pongee costumes. . are smart just. now. Walking costumes are a bit severe,; with little trimming. Linen frocks with short skirts are popular for street weaiy “Linden,” a creamy yellow . green, is a leading .shade in new dresses. The overskirt effect is seen more and more as the summer advances. Mittens are worn by some of the fashionable women at watering places. Lace has a wider vogue than ever before, and is freely used, even on shoes. . . The .separate linen skirt is popular for wear with dainty lingerie blouses. Some of the fancy sleeves have lacings and buttons carried up the entire length. . ; Some of the new foulards have large dots black on white and white on black. • Pale shades of ecru and brown are not so much in fashion as-they were last season. . Summer .suits in the “brown” class range from really dark brown to greenish yellow. . : All .greens are I ' popular in the present fashions, jade green being an especial favorite. The correct petticoat of the hour is of pure white lingerie fabric, limp and soft. ■ ■ y.: yg ■ .'■ ' y . : y ■ ; .