Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 January 1917 — Evening Frock in Silver Brocade [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Evening Frock in Silver Brocade

It is difficult, in this day of gorgeous and colorful fabrics, for the evening gbwn to keep within just the right limit ofsdisplay. But in spite of all its gold ahd silver cloth and rich brocade it may practice a reserve that adds to Its distinction. Much glitter and gleam and riotous color, and many vagaries of style, are more than permissible — they are sought for, and if is left to the individual taste to choose from among them. The lovely frock pictured here is in light gray silk brocaded with silver and made with embellishment of sil-ver-run'* lace. There is something quaint and quakerish that is very engaging in the design, and no one will grow tired of the refined interpretation of the mode in evening gowns. It is a slim-model, with its plain style perfectly suited to its color and material. Wider skirts with puffy draperies are not so new. but they are equally good style. The skirt is laid in small, single box plaits about the waistline, and the Side bodies in the bodice appear to be cut in one with it. A narrow band of, the brocade is extended over the shoulders. The bodice is merely a wide girdle at the front, with two narrow bands of brocade across the bust. Silk lace over silver tissue is introduced

with buttons like those on the girdle. It has a plain back. As in many others among the latest evening frocks the bodice has elbow sleeves with smart, square, turnback cuffs. The brocade is cut awhy at the top of the sleeves and the space filled in with lace. To add a required depth of color a sash of black velvet ribbon is an accessory that is worn in the simplest manner. Silvey slippers and gray silk stockings complete a lovely costume which will be becoming to everyone.