Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 230, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 September 1914 — Smaller, Slimmer Waists. [ARTICLE]

Smaller, Slimmer Waists.

It is no exaggeration to say that each week brings forth some new development in the fashions just now. Two distinct changes in the silhouette, for instance, have become noticeable during the last fortnight. One Is the smaller and slimmer waist, which is perhaps inevitable if we are going to wear flounced skirts, and the-other is a decided widening of the skirt. Some of the most' influential designers are sponsoring a slight tightening round the knees of their new demi-tailored suits, which gives a pleasant impression of movement and freedom without any redundancy of material about the tinkles. Plaits are a great resource in this new regime and. are being cunningly used to give width without a too sudden flare.