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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 13, Issue 1 (April 1, 1938.)

Outerwear

Outerwear.

I am wondering about waistlines. Autumn goods reveal a change. The slim waistline is there, but one notices an emphasising of the hip-line. What we have had in evening tunics, we now notice in woollen sweaters which are now long enough to demand neat hips. Even evening frocks, those of the corselet or cuirass variety, swathe waist and hips slimly, and, from the marked hip-line, sweep out in regal fulness. In some examples the “curiass” effect is aided by the metallic gleam of lame or sequins. So I think we can expect a gradual shifting of emphasis to the hip-line.

Don't consider last year's evening gown out of date. It isn't. There has seldom been a year when so many styles have reigned at once. The slim sheath with slit skirt, perhaps with floating scarves as a contrast, the bouffant, the Grecian draped, are equally à la mode. However, if you want to freshen up a slim gown, add, this season, a richly embroidered jacket, in gold or silver embroidery or in jewel-colours. Another little tip—fur banding is unusual and smart on evening frocks.

Suits are perennial, and, as usual, town suits are slim and perfect fitting, and country suits tweedy and boxy as to jacket. For town, try a velvet blouse. With black, have hat, bag and gloves in black suede.

Overseas, the short fur jacket or the fur cape seems to be even more worn than the full fur coat. Another favourite is the three-quarter coat in camel's hair, tweed or fur.

With your cloth coat, fur may accent the sleeves or the lower front closings. One gorgeous coat in a russet shade is banded with fur on both sides of the front closing. The flare of the fur from the belted waist-line is charming. This style is, I fear, for the tall and slim. On another model, a hidden pleat at each side gives an attractive swing as the wearer walks. With your coat, instead of a fur collar you may wear a detachable fur, or perhaps a cravat of lambskin (the latter popular also for three-quarter coats).

English knitting books have for some time offered companion patterns for jumper and cardigan. I think this an excellent idea, as, in very cold weather, both may be worn over a slim, short skirt. Separately, they are attractive, especially the cardigan over a neatly-tailored shirt blouse.

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Don't forget the dress and jacket, or three-quarter coat, ensemble. Your coat may be smartly banded with fur.

Remember that skirts are shorter and gored, and that bodices are soft, with gatherings or drapings.