Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 72, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 March 1914 — MEDICI COLLAR WINS FAVOR [ARTICLE]

MEDICI COLLAR WINS FAVOR

Excel ! ent Reasons for Popularity of Ttds Almost Universal Evening Adornment.

Medici collars flourish at evening functions; where they appear on fully half of the lately launched modal gowns. The reason for their vogue Is obvious, since they conceal the ugly back which disfigures many an otherwise pretty woman, or the scrawny shoulders of the Immature girl. Jeweled net or chiffon, beaded malines or tinsel lace are made into these quaint collars, which are of even height at the back and sides and only flare broadly at their ends, where the wired edge is bent into .a decided curve. Antique laces the wonderful ■creamy-toned meshes of French, Spanish or Italian origin—make up into the most stunning of Medici collars. They frequently are the only touches of lace about evening gowns or the equally stunning confections worn at afternoon receptions. Plain and white linen, ajour bordered, is the chic thing in Medici collars for afternoon house gowns in velvet, or satin. At first, this combination impresses the beholder as very odd, but the very simplicity of the humble neck finishing on a gown of handsome fabric, proves attractive. Moreover, it allure of the unexpected.