Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 January 1916 — COMFORT IN NEGLIGEE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

COMFORT IN NEGLIGEE

SOMETHING THAT EVERY WOMAN, CAN APPRECIATE. Design Given Here Can Be Used as a Morning Dress If So Desired— Looks Well With or With- . . out Train. Every woman knows the comfort of a well-made, attractive and yet loose and simple negligee. This design is one of the simplest possible for a negligee, which partakes of the nature of a morning dress, and can be worn as such no matter who unexpectedly calls. The top is a plain kimono top with loosely fitted sleeves, confined to the wrist by a very dainty cuff. The collar also- takes away from the kimono idea and gives a dressy touch to the upper part of the garment. This negligee may be made with or without a short train, although a train on a short woman always gives her the appearance of greater height and grace. The best materials for making up this negligee are Japanese and Chinese cotton crepe, which are made as well in America as in the Orient. Printed chailies and wash silks, and silk crepes are all admirable for making up simple negligees, because they all can be easily washed, without losing their color or shape. The sash, which 1s worn with this pretty garment, can be passed through a strap at the back and not confined around the waist, except when one wishes to give the wrapper the appearance of a dress.. Now that all

dres?.es are wider than formerly, the writer would suggest adding an extra fold of the goods in the middle of the back when cutting out the pattern. This can be gathered to the upper portion, and in no way interfere with the general set of the design. A collar and cuff of plain color are attractive with net, or lingerie, or lace collar and cuff placed over the stationary one. This makes it possible to remove the white finishing touches and keep them always washed and fresh.

Simple Negligee.