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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1927
Page
6
A Sydney letter by Melee iundy surveys beach fashion for surfers and women. It notes crowded beaches in May, diverse bathing costumes from three piece outfits to knee length coats, belts, and vivid fabrics. Discusses fabric choices, trims, and colors, praising Sydney women for refined taste amid wartime fashion shifts.
Fashion notes describe a ball at Royal Sydney Golf Club with many young women in houffant tulle gowns, georgette frocks, and pastel lace. Notable attendees include Miss FE de Chair, Mian Macarthur Onslow, and Lady Taylor in distinctive colours, plus seaside outfits and waterproof travel ensembles. The piece also covers Pacific Flight decorations, rubber flower caps, and an air of holiday gaiety across events, with university and society figures featured in a grand hall setting.
The Times discusses how smart women must dress beneath their tops with slim undergarments and light undergarments. It highlights Parisian designs, airy underthings with frills, and a simple plain slip, plus crochet details and hand work to enhance the French garments. It notes sheer fabrics and color pairing, recommending crepe de chine and modest coverage to avoid visible underlayers in summer heat.
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