Fashions From The Australian Home Budget

1928 - 1931

"For several seasons now the smartest hats have been artful variations of the same unadorned felt foundations, so that their total must run well into the merry millions... Before we say anything more about brims, let us, first of all, tell you of their size. Brims, whether turned, upturned, or unturned are small - the most extreme are only medium size."

Australian Home Budget, April 1928

1928

"Straight lines are taboo, at least in action. When walking or engaged in the numerous activities which claim her time, thte woman of fashion presents a picture alive with movement. Panels float, circular skirts undulate, pleats sway; every line of the skirt is animated."

Australian Home Budget, November 1929

1929

"The greatest skill is required to preserve balance when the conception is intentionally one-sided. But such treatment lends opportunity for unusual effects. There is no half-hearted effort to get you to accept this asymmetric trend, it is so delightfully presented you must succumb to its charm."

Australian Home Budget, January 1930.

1930

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"Paris is staging a fashion revival and is featuring clothes that were smart at the time of the first French Empire.

Not only ultra-high waistlines, full skirts and striking feminine lines are seen, but also a tendency toward the afternoon frock and the evening gown that drops off the shoulders...

There are two types of clothes for autumn for outdoor and sports wear: Real sport and dashingly tailored."

Australian Home Budget, March 1931.

1931

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