Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 161, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 July 1918 — FOR SUMMER WEAR [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FOR SUMMER WEAR

Warm Weather Frock Is of Plain and Figured Voile. Charming for Afternoon, Garden 01; Porch Party—Fashioning of Gown a Simple Matter. Plain and figured voile are combined in the dainty little summer frock shown in the sketch. Simplicity continues to be the keynote of all apparel developed, and it is likely that this ruling will hold good for several seasons to come,"with fabrics scarce and rapidly growing more so. The dress shown would be charming for an afternoon garden or porch party in warm weather, and it is so plain that no

Frock of Plain and Printed Voile. great effort will be required for Its fashioning. The little gown fastens in the center back, skirt and waist being joined all around. "“Pink voile may be selected for the frock, with the flowered fabric harmonizing, and If possible the sash should be of navy blue ribbon. Yellow is also a very much approved shade this season. Plain-color voile may be selected, with bands or ruffles of yellow and blue, with blue ribbon sash. Note especially the short sleeves, and bear In mind that sleeves, elbow length or even shorter, appear on a great many summer dresses of the best designers. The skirt of this frock may be drawn in at the bottom, in a modified

harem silhouette, or it may hang entirely straight. In the line-up of sujpmer fabrics all the old-time favorites have appeared again—dotted swiss, organdie, cotton and silk voile, both in plain color and in printed designs; ginghams galore and calico-v*nd for each a great run is predicted. Considering the fabric subject, it is interesting to note that separate skirts, once regarded as utility garments, are also running »the entire fabric gamut. Charming models are shown in dotted swiss, organdie and georgette, three of the sheerest materials imaginable.