Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 266, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 November 1916 — TRIMMING, THE AUTUMN MODE [ARTICLE]

TRIMMING, THE AUTUMN MODE

Trimming, always of paramount importance, Is very interesting this autumn and Is as varied as the winds. Here are some of its striking phases: Worth uses ostrich for trimming evening gowns and, of course, many American dressmakers have followed suit Brocade is much used for trimming afternoon and evening frocks. Embroidery in Chinese and Japanese style is much employed, especially for blouses and evening wraps. Real lace is used again for and will probably grow In favor. We may see a return of Irish lace to the place It held half a dozen years ago. Wool embroidery Is much used on frocks of serge, and silk and bead embroidery are also used. A good deal of fur is used for trimming. It takes the form of hems and wide bands on the skirt and of buttons and cuffs on the bodice. Chenille embroidery is almost as much favored as wool embroidery. Spangled nets and spangle embroldery are used for trimming for evening, wear. peacock feathers are cleverly used. Their gorgeousness of color and prettiness of design make them particularly suitable for trimming. Huge buttons, of colored stones, are used on afternoon and evening coats. Chenille fringe Is used on the hems of frocks of crepe and chiffon..