Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 142, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 June 1916 — FOR THE HOUSEWIFE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

The housekeeper who wears clothing suited to her working hours knows that it adds to her comfort. Such dresses, however, are not always attractive in appearance, and the woman who Ignores neatness and a pleasing effect in her costume while busy with her routine household tasks makes a mistake —and is apt, moreover, to acquire habits of The design of a housekeeping dress shown here is neat, attractive, stylish in cut and convenient. The two little pockets in front not only are orna-

mental, but they save much time that might, without them, be wasted in seeking for keys, pencil, note pad, handkerchief or purse. A housewife may need any or all of these things at unexpected moments, and many an hour is rescued during the week when the little necessities of housekeeping are collected in a pocket.’ A charming way to make up this frock is the following: Use a gingham with a general effect of blue or pink—whichever is the more becoming. Get a small piece of.plaid, of the ground color of the dress, and use this for pockets, belt, cuffs, collar. If the aim is to be rather dressy, also make bands of the plaid around the bottom of the skirt. A band three inches wide above the hem is attractive, and about two inches above this place another band about half the width. Any pretty color combination gives a smart effect, and this simple dress can be made exceedingly attractive. A ruffled net or lawn collar will add greatly to the general effect. If the frock be of thin lawn, for summer wear, little ruffles are charming in place of bands, and are little trouble in ironing.

Attractive House Dress.