Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 204, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 August 1916 — Fashion’s Decrees [ARTICLE]

Fashion’s Decrees

Gaberdine grows in favor and use, wearing as well as serge. Some of the new veils are edged with Jet spangles, irregularly worked. Fancy metal bands are coming In for millinery purposes. The nose veil Is very smart and may be seen all winter. Colored linens are much used for children’s wash dresses. The cartridge plait Is retained in the new French costumes. Black net robes for evening are bordered with colored silk. **, , r Broad bands of fur will be seen on the tunics of fall dresses. Gold brocaded silk makes the prettiest of evening slippers. Castor and gray are the best colors —after black —for shoes. Broad-brimmed high-crowned hats are in straw of two colors. The vogue for gray shoes has increased the demand for gray gloves. Cyclamen-colored satin velvet with royal blue net is a new combination. Coatees of white serge are made to be worn with navy taffeta dresses. The modified circular skirt with belt Is in high favor for tailored suits.