Fashion and Society Notes From a Sydney Letter
Moassie reports a Race Week dance at the Ambassadors with pink and cyclamen decor. Attendees include Lady de Chair and Mrs Street. discussions at the Country Women's Association meeting touch on metropolitan membership rules. Black dresses dominate, with bold frocks, chiffon, and spirals as trends while weather remains a conflict for event planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Chair
Claxland
Mian Marestot Allen
Georpette
Fulter
Street
Mire G
Hoggabri
Country Women's Association
H. Munro
J. Ashton
Cumberland
Parramatta
UWA
Mire H. M‘intyre
Anita Loos
Faris
Fashion notes on afternoon frocks and eveningwear
The article details new dress models in velvet and crepe-de-chine with bold embroidery and Greek key patterns. It highlights black velvet liners, peacock green fabrics, and ornate sleeves, plus patent leather footwear and sequined gowns in blue and green aimed at tall, slim figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binik Mah Jong
Lt Fa
Fashionable Shades Hint Color Choices This Year
Green blends with neutral tones and grey makes a versatile base. Black and white outfits remain favorites, with pale blue and beige pairing well with red and emerald green. Grey proves accommodating with most colors, while blue and yellow clash with some greens.
Hair Styles Set To Cycle Back As Short Hairs Fade
London hair expert M. Emile predicts a return to long hair and longer skirts within three years after a peak in short styles. He traces fashion cycles from the bob to the Eton crop and Hindenburg, noting belts of ten to fourteen years and suggesting the bun may not return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fone
Jongor Akiris
M. Emile
London
Jong Bale
Eton
The Jumper Suit Remains Dominant In Fashion Rivalry
A fashion note compares the jumper suit with the two piece outfits, finding the jumper suit more popular. It notes the two piece often fails to please both dress and coat, while the jumper suit attracts strong demand. The piece also discusses evolving details such as embroidery, button groups, collars, and the rise of the Eton cravat as a key accessory.
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W. Perrers
George Street
Sydney
Igkins
Murray& Co
Eastlake
Fuji
Fiona
Voile
Man
Bon
Clothing Department
Sual P
Fuji di Luxe
NOTT
B. Murray & CO
Canberra
Exan Portra
W. T. Warren
ST. Gregory's Hall
Queanbeyan
PHONE
Wower
Moassie
Moran &Cato's
Cleveland ST
Australia
Adams’ Brothers
Arial
Quilfer and
Meliver
Thoner
Goof Furnitaine
Elias Southwell
Quonnbeyin
P. W. Hammond
M.O.A
Ainge
Book Club
Liverpool Street
Ss. Fox
M. Mcntyre
I. .M. Hills
Bringling
Hone
Scurry Lis
Sc. Gabriel's C. of E. Girls
Mimar Sci
Doanding
Fetura
Gabriel's Ec Birrell Street
Weverkay
Na.w
Phonograph Records
Hughes Service Stores
S. A. Margoschis
Reliable Jeweller
Monaro Street
Walsb
Mnasch
RITR
Couuntry
Robert Monteith, Ltd
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