Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 155, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 June 1913 — Of Interest to Women [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Of Interest to Women

Tea Oewns improved—CharaoterfeM Garments Known of Old Are Now Rare—The Reasons for the Change Is the Richness of the Materials Used. 1

. ...-y- . . . ■ -W The tea gown has ceased to be the pretty but characterless mass ot airy fabrics it once was. This garment, which aforetime was generally nothing

more than vanity in a tangible form, has taken to itself classic simplicity and dignity. One thing that has contributed to the simplicity of tea gowns—as it has to that of other go'Whs as well—is the richness of the materials used. One worn on the stage in Paris recently was of rose satin covered with gold lace and trimmed at the bottom with' fur. Over this robe, which was absolutely simple in cut, with an Em-

pire bodice and V shaped neck, was a long, straight, sleeveless coat of green chiffon embroidered with gold and bordered with green satin. Probably few would care to go in for such magnificence as this, but the model is one that can be successfully developed in almost any kind of soft silken fabric, with a touch of gold trimming to give it dignity. Many tea gpwns are made In a manner similar to the one that has been described, though the shape of the outer garment varies considerably. A very attractive one was seen that had an underrobe of pale silk and a tunic was just a straight piece of material, with a hole in the middle for the passage of the head, but because of its softness its lines were exquisitely graceful. The chenille dot is going to have another inning in veilings. Chalk-white beads on black net and jot on white net are among the black-and-white bandings now shown. Persian effects have made their appearance in the form of colored che nlllo dots in black veilings. Some of the richest opera cloaks have kimono sleeves. The suede shoe Is still fashionable, but more and more women are abandoning it for the more sensibly kidskin. Considerable variety is shown in the new suit coats. The shorter length Is receiving the greater attention, but it is likely that the coats ot half and three-quarter lengths will reapnear later on,