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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 8, Issue 2 (June 1, 1933)

Colours and Materials

Colours and Materials.

These are almost as important as the silhouette. In the matter of colours, dress to suit yourself. If you look regal in purple and lovely in violet, revel in the new season's shades. If you have brown eyes and an olive skin, or just the right fairness, mustard yellow will look ravishing. But if you know perfectly well that these colours do not suit you, don't wear them because they are smart. Wear the colours you like, the shades you have tested, and look your best. Blue is not popular this winter, but you blue-birds can wear grey effectively. The reds are lovely, and orange still holds its own.

And now the materials. It is exciting to turn from summer voiles, linens, silks, to the richness of winter fabrics. English manufacturers are endeavouring to show that they can still lead the world. The looms are turning out a multitude of weaves. You may take your choice; here are corded and diagonal finishes, new flecks and basket weaves in all kinds of woollen fabrics. In the finer materials and in silk the crinkle effect is new. Plain and corded velvets have definitely come into favour.