Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 February 1912 — LACE USED ON EVERYTHING [ARTICLE]

LACE USED ON EVERYTHING

At Least, There Are Few Articles of the Costume oh Which It Is Not Found. With the emphasis laid on revolutionary modes and styles of the emplrejßace has assumed a place of importance that it were well to consider in planning frocks or ornate dresses for afternoon and evening. Ruffles of lace have been placed on the lower edge of skirts under the tunic. There is little fulness in these new skirts. The straight silhouette, although decidedly removed from the hobble Une nf last season, must be adhered to arid, therefore, the ruffles must be scant Many long sleeves show ruffles at the wrist. Fine laces are used for this, giving soft folds of white over the hand. “ Lace is used for jabots, pllsses, revers and collarettes on blouses. Wide and .narrow bands and edgings are equaHy popular. Frills of black and' white lace iaH down the fronts of cloth frocks. They are in the majority of cases adjustable, and one dress, therefore, can show many little touches by the mere removal add replacing of a frill.. The uSb of lace.on evening hats Is decidedly noticeable. High, puffed crowns of allpver Valenciennes lace, of coarser Varieties dr of Irish lace In combiriatldn with Valenciennes are used on models that have lightness of weight and fresh colorings for their ehlef recommendations. Wraps are trimmed with heavy laces edged with far. Hoods of lace lined with shirred chiffon or soft plaitings of silk are in demand; and

you may be sure ■ that the French modistes always meet a demand. Lace scarfs, beaded and trimmed with bands of chenille embroidery, are shown in many of the little shops in which accessories of dress are emphasized. By the way, how many "littie shops” there are over in Paris!