Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 182, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 August 1913 — FEATURE OF SUMMER COSTUMES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FEATURE OF SUMMER COSTUMES

CERTAIN audacities of the mode are most noticeable in costumes designed for the street, or for traveling er general utility wear. Waist lines, for instance, are ignored; garments are cut without reference to it, as if the figure were as uniform in size ap a stove pipe. These straight up and down lines, it must be conceded, haye a marked distinction of style when properly worn. They are not for the. stout figure and It is ridiculous for heavy women to attempt them. But, for those who may affect them, they provide a very pleasing variety in gowning. , \ A good example of one of the boyish-looking models is shown in the traveling gown of covert or serge or ratine, for this style is developed in a great number of fabrics. It looks easy going and comfortable. The belt, of the same material as the gown, is drawn about the hips. The absence of shoulder seams provides an easy adjustment of the coat, and an easy readjustment, after one has lounged about in it. The skirt is provided with a very little draping and tailored with overlapped seams. It is narrow and has a short split to the ankle, insuring freedom in walking. When the i® removed a light weight, washable silk waist is revealed and this is ornamented with some hand embroidery. The skirt fits well about the waist and the figure looks trim and neat in simply the waist and skirt. A straight sailor hat is In harmony with this plain out-of-doors ’•gown, although there is no apparent preference for this particular shape. There are so many more graceful shapes designed for outing and traveling that there is no good reason why one should attempt the most severe of hats. But, with this hat, as with the gown, certain types wear the banded sailor particularly well. It is a neat, light, practical little hat, shading the eyes and protecting the head. Veils look well with it and they are provided in ample variety to choose from. Washable veils of lace or bordered net or chiffon are to be worn with this gbwn and hat and they provide completely for the comfort of the wearer. JULIA BOTTOMLEY.