Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 January 1917 — FASHION’S FADS [ARTICLE]

FASHION’S FADS

Eggplant-colored satin is richer than black, and has all the quiet distinction of black. The girdle of a charming gown is crushed and rather wide and tied in a large bow at the side. Gray velvet trimmed with seal and buttons to match_the velvet-describes a charming suit Underwear need no longer be in simple white, but colors are used freely; nile green is the newest —r Rose-colored chiffon draped oyera foundation of silver., cloth makes an evening gown of rare beauty. A transparent hat has an edge of skunk, the black net of the brim being embroidered with golden flowers. The finer sklrts for large women are usually smooth over the hips, though apt to be full below them.