Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 214, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 September 1918 — ONE-PIECE FROCK [ARTICLE]

ONE-PIECE FROCK

Wool Jersey Popular Fabric for ' - These Simple Gowns. )' i ... Imported Models Are Being Shown for Early Fall Wear With a Large Collar. Wool jersey continues to be exceedingly popular for the one-piece frock of utmost simplicity. Several of the very good looking imported models are shown for early -tall wear with a large collar which can be dropped about the neck, this arrangement being one which lends an air of distinction to its wearer in these collarless days, observes a fashion writer. It also gives an undeniable serviceable air to a type of frock which would formerly have done duty as a sport costume, but is now considered suitable for all kinds of formal wear. Navy blue wool jersey enjoys seant favor as compared with blue serge, but there seems to be a decided vogue for black jersey, this material being surprisingly attractive. Invariably it Is embroidered in bright colors or White. One smart black'jersey frock for early fall wear was embroidered boldly in black and. white chenille. The high collar and girdle were of knitted chenille in black and white. There Was a crocheted border of white Chenille around the tunic and white buttons fastened the blouse and tunic down the side front Another wool jersey frock was in beige and of monastic simplicity, its -swathing collar being tied by a severe cord with weighted ends. This interesting collar and large patch pockets afforded the only note of relief to the severity of this model. Satin is very much used for the midseason frock and numerous smart new designs in black, gray and blue satin are appearing- these days. A particularly smart model in taupe satin was seen recently. The gown is fashioned on Russian lines and has no trimming save* for a narrow frill of white at. the neck and sleeves. The blouse is fastened at the left side of the front with small round material buttons.

bined with novelty braids. One of these braids is made of two or three strips of felt joined together with silk floss stitching and Is used on flanges and side crowns. It is seen chiefly In light blue, sand, and rose. Another novelty Is ratine braid, which looks like heavy cloth with a rough finish. It is used mostly on tailored or semisport models.