Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 206, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 August 1910 — DRESS DERAILS IMPORTANT [ARTICLE]

DRESS DERAILS IMPORTANT

Attention to Little Things Will Raise the Hat or Gown Above Mediocrity. In dress, as in other things, the importance of the attention to little things is essential If this be done, the big effect will take care of itself.' A gown, hat or wrap can be raised from a plane of mediocrity to that of distinction by the Introduction of little details of ornamentation that are decidedly successful in the attainment of that end, yet are within the reach of most fingers. A bat that in itself is the duplicate of hundreds of others can be treated to a peculiar binding or an unusual adjustment of ornaments. The binding, by the way, offers wide field for differentiation from the usual flat velvet facing. Fringe, in silken or linen form is distinctive, if used as an edging for the turned-down rim. Silk or velvet can be puffed or shirred over the edge, while a rose quilling is the newest trimming for that part of the •hat. Then, again, color In the form of beads, silk or velvet can be used with a discreet eye for unusual combination of tones. In other words, the unusual but approved alliances of shades make for the distinctive. A detail perhaps that many women overlook is the question of hatpins. Just as soon as one considers these orna-menteof-utlllty (and dangers) to form a part of the hat scheme there will be added effect Do not choose promiscuously the pins, each of which is very beautiful, but in the relation to

others detracts from the whole. Surely, the immense discs should be made to contribute to the headgear. In dress the details are extremely important Dlttle pleatings that are for the most part hidden, applications of tiny buttons or narrow braid, hidden bands of color under lace and the wonderful attention to hooks, loops and buttons at all fastenings are the factors that produce a successful whole. Motifs not applied by the machine, but by band, and buttonholed in such a way that the material melts Into the edging are extrepiely effective. Pipings of two or tKJfee colors form tiny lines of contrast unexpected places,’ while a piece of embroidery or chintz that many of us would consign to the scrap bag can be made important as a decorative agent. Last of all, let there be paid a careful attention to the accessories with which woman adorns herself. With a red dress use the jewelry that best harmonizes with the shade. Black and white are more friendly to the jewel casket, but the rule of one color scheme is the best to be observed.