Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 118, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 May 1913 — DICTATES OF FASHION. [ARTICLE]

DICTATES OF FASHION.

Colored embroidered trimming will be used on the new cottons. Many beautiful evening gowns are composed of rich gold brocadbd tissues. Green in many tones is also a favorite color, especially dark Venetian green. Many afternoon dresses appear in crepon soie, crepe de chine and crepon gauffee. , < Charming silk and lace trimmed dresses or mousseline draped satin toilets are used, <■■■ - The lingerie dresses now being shown have the fullness of their skirts taken up in hand run tucks. Fine lace flounced satin draped skirtfl will be worn with short, brightcolored satin mantelets. In motor wraps the form continues loose and commodious, with large pockets and a general air of comfort. A young girl’s middy blouse fa of white English drill, with the collar and cuffs of striped or plain color. It has a wide belt and pearl buttons.