Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 146, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 July 1917 — A NEW BLOUSE TYPE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

A NEW BLOUSE TYPE

Peplum blouses have made rather a determined' effort during two entire seasons immediately past to gain general favor. But they have been accorded rather uncertain attention. In the fit st place, it Is difficult to wear a peplum blouse becomingly. It Is unbecoming, to the average figure and should be selected only by women with slender and youthful lines. However, the one now appearing is different from its predecessors, says the Washington Star. Instead of the

basque type of blouse, the very latest model is a trifle shortwaisted, giving the figure a modified empire silhouette. If the blouse is developed in very soft, clinging fabric it has some very good style possibilities. The sketch shows a blouse made entirely of georgette. Thisjuodel would also develop attractively in fine handkerchief linen. It buttons in the center back, and the front of the blpuse is cleverly cut, so that the wide sash girdle is in one with it, and this is

drawn to the back, where it Is tied in a soft loop and end bow. A cluster of tiny tucks at the neck opening in front gives a dainty finish to the blouse. Several tows of hemstitching Indicate the upper edge of the girdle. Blouses that button In the back and the slipover models are unquestionably leaders, except in distinctly sport garments, and even in these the slipover) model is seen. ’

Smart Peplum Blouse.