Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 201, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 September 1918 — New Arrivals in Afternoon Gowns [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

New Arrivals in Afternoon Gowns

Judging from the new arrivals in afternoon gowns the tunic has no idea of abdicating in favor of the panels and broad sashes that bear it company. The tunic redeems, the adored straightline silhouette from severity and is a becoming affair —not to be lightly given up. But it must divide honors with its rivals and make place for them with itself on the new frocks. Two other new style notes are making a hazard of new fortunes in afternoon gowns—they are the much longer skirts and wide silk fringes. Fringes were immediately accepted and acclaimed, but the fate of long skirts is uncertain. Women have grown independent and will not accept whatever is presented without question of its convenience or becomingness. In the attractive gown shown here, which might be of any of the supple silk fabrics, there is a tunic across the front and sides with three wide tucks across the bottom that graduate its length. The underskirt no heed of the long skirt mandate, being less than ankle ’ength. The bodice opens over a vestee of white georgette crepe, and has the effect of the popular slip-over model. Its round neck is outlined with beads and they are all set -in a row, like tiny buttons,

down the front of the vest. The sleeve is cut with cuff and flare which are features of the season, the flaring portion finished with silk fringe. .The sash, made of the same material as the dress, is very wide. It is handsomely braided on the girdle about the waist and on the sash ends. These are finished with wide fringe. This is one of the simplest of new dressy gowns. Since the afternoon gown is to be called upon to serve for evening as well, some of the new models are far more intricate in design. New pile fabrics add to their richness, and the long heavy silk fringes are beautifully suited to the materials. These fringes are expensive, but, like fine lace, they are sparingly used. Waists of Dark Colors. Many georgette waists are in dark colors, such as brown and navy, but all of these waists are frimmed with a lighter color, either with vestees and collars or. with embroidery or beading. Many strictly tailored blouses are to be seen and these have high collars with turnover sections.