Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 February 1913 — Checks and Plaids. [ARTICLE]

Checks and Plaids.

A very noticeable feature with all model coats direct from Paris is the smallness of the revers and in many Instances their entire absence-. Pleated skirts are generally In evidence, even when made of thick materials, and with robes for day or evening wear composed of soft voile and suchlike fabrics we find the old accordion pleating very popular. checks and plaids, somewhat startling in character, are now making their appearance, but these, when blended with plain colors, make decidedly distinguished looking costumes. They can, howdver, only be successfully worn by tall women possessing slender figures, otherwise the wearer will attract attention without sMsmanding admiration. -v-