Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 195, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 September 1917 — Afternoon Gowns Appear Wider. [ARTICLE]

Afternoon Gowns Appear Wider.

The afternoon models are generally somewhat wider in appearance. This effect is obtained by the use of flounces, panels and tunics over narrow foundations. Large girdles are often employed forming draped effects. The materials' in these afternoon gowns are v£loufine spangles with, tarnished metal, satin, voile, mousseline and velvet in shades of beige, sand, ochre yellow and gray, often combined with black.