Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 146, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 July 1917 — FROCKS OF JUMPER VARIETY [ARTICLE]

FROCKS OF JUMPER VARIETY

Idea Carried Out by Bib Effect In) Front and Sometimes in Back, of ; Same Material as Skirts. Some of the afternoon dresses for; summer seem to be modeled somewhat; on the idea of a bretelle or jumper! dress. There is a bib effect In front,! and sometimes In back, of taffeta, satin) or of whatever the skirt may be made.) This allows considerable of the blouse,, of a thinner material, to show, which; gives a light and cool appearance to' the dress. The sleeves often stop between the elbow and wrist. The loose pagoda or coat sleeve type of sleeves are most favored, because they are new and particularly suited for summer wear. They are not'cut too wide, about sixteen Inches in circumference at the lower edge. Foulard silk in coin spots or pencil stripes is the favorite material for these jumper dresses. The guimpes are of lingerie or georgette crepe. Jumper frocks of linen also are seen, those made of washable satin combined with net. Georgette crepe is still considered the ideal fabric for afternoon dresses, and voiles, both cotton and silk, which have the charm of newness. Plain and figured voile are combined with artistic effect in lovely afternoon gowns., The upper part may be of the figured’ or checked voile with the lower part of the plain.