Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 April 1916 — Makes Demand for Curves [ARTICLE]

Makes Demand for Curves

The return of the distinctively marked waist was inevitable when once redingotes had been accepted by the average woman. The redingote, like the Louis XIV coat, is close fitting at bust and waist. It is so shaped that it molds the figure, and it does not look smart or attractive unless strongly marked curves are in evidence. A redingote demands a rounded bust and moderately rounded hips; the same may be said of Louis XIV coarts. And these are the .two most popular outer garments of the present season. A beautiful little Louis XIV coat which illustrates what has just been said was seen a short while ago. It was of stone gray material, and the lining was a rich chintz silk which showed deep orange and black flowers oh ah ivory ground. The big buttons were in mother of pearl. They were “knobby,” like all the mother of pearl buttons of the present hour. The basque of the coat was very full at the hem, but atthe waist the little garment was quite tight Immense patch pockets appeared on either side, and there were deep revers adorned with pearl buttons. This

coat accompanied a short plaited skirt, and the gauntlet gloyes were in stone gray doeskin.