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effect. A long white fur coat, plain save for ermine tails near the hemline, looked regal on a tall, dark girl.

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Velvet wraps lead for richness and comfort. Black is usual, but any shade looks well. Many of the coats are long, from three-quarters to slipper length. Voluminous sleeves of the bishop variety are featured. One model had very full sleeves with shirring smoothing the shoulder-line and holding the fabric tight to the wrist. A hood, reminiscent of a monk, an Eskimo, or a renaissance beauty, frames the coiffure or is pushed back in soft folds round the neck. The very plainest wraps arc adorned by one large ornamental clasp of mediaeval design. Black cloaks are often lined with a brilliant colour.

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Evening purses glitter with beads, sequins, diamente, jewels. Shoes match frock materials, or shine silver or golden to match trimmings, jewelled ornaments or belts.

A dinner-dance dress boasts a tailored jacket of silver lame. Have your evening blouse softly draped in lace, pleated in georgette, high-cowled in satin, gleaming in lame or brocade.

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Title: Our Women’s Section: Timely Notes and Useful Hints. (vol 11, issue 2)

Author: Helen

In: The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 11, Issue 2 (May 1, 1936)

Publication details: New Zealand Government Railways Department

Part of: The Railways Magazine

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