Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 January 1918 — HAND TUCKING ON BLOUSES [ARTICLE]

HAND TUCKING ON BLOUSES

More Elaborate Model*, Imported From Paris, Show Marked Tendency Toward Coflarle** Style. The subject of blouses is one which arouses perennial interest in the minds of the feminine portion of humanity, and the recent Importations of French blouses are enough to arouse the enthusiasm of even the merest man, declares a New York fashion letter. The great majority'of them, even the more elaborate models, are developed In fine voile, handkerchief linen and batiste.

There are, of course, a number of designs in Georgette, crepe de chine and chiffon. ( On the whole, less lace and button trimming is being used on the blouses this season than last; hand embroidery is largely supplanting these. Hand tucking is being extensively featured this fall with fery good effect, especially on fine white linen blouses designed for wear under a suit., - The more elaborate models show a marked tendency toward the new collarless style. In some instances the absence of the collar is covered by the introduction of a hemstitched yoke, in others there is a small collar hung from the shoulder seams. Some of the more extreme styles show sleeves of the full bishop variety, which are gathered in to a very tight cuff at the wrist Sports blouses have rather tight sleeves, with deep cuffs reaching almost to the elbow in some cases. Speaking of sports blouses, a great many novelty materials are being pressed into service in their making. Wash satin in all the popular pastel shades perhaps leads the list, the dark taffetas in brilliant stripes are a close second.