Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 112, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 May 1915 — WHAT FASHION HAS CHANGED [ARTICLE]

WHAT FASHION HAS CHANGED

Silhouette of Bkirt Most Noticeable— Modification of Clinging Draperies Is Most Apparent.

The most radical change is in the silhouette of the skirt. From the narrow clinging skirt of last year to the wide flaring, circular model of today is a long step, both figuratively and literally. The change, nevertheless, is not so difficult as it may appear at first sight. For example, the long tunic skirt can be charmingly disguised and renovated by the addition of a wide band of embroidery or of goods of some contrasting color at the hem. This band will give tunics the necessary length and flare of the new skirts. The draped skirt often has in it material enough to be entirely recut, or it may be lengthened from the waist by the addition of a new, wide girdle or yoke attached to the fullest part. For the most scant and clinging of last year’s skirts only one renovation is possible, but it la a charming, one. Using the skirt as a foundation, build on this a series of ruffles or flounces, or veil it with a frill, flaring overskirt.