Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 260, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 November 1918 — SUBDUED COLORS FOR FALL [ARTICLE]

SUBDUED COLORS FOR FALL

Taupes, Neutral, Shades of Brown, Dull Greens, Dark Blues, Pre- . dominating Tones.

To meet the tendencies of the time, colors for fall are distinctly subdued. Taupes, a new shade between sand and smoke called neutral, all soft shades of brown, but particularly the deep brown as tete de negre, dull greens and-4ark blues are the predominating tones. Yet, In the midst.of all this quiet there will suddenly flash, in the form of a waistcoat, a small apron, a piping, or the glimpse of a lining, a bit of bright color that is as cheerful as a letter/rom the front ! There is a strong tendency to accentuate a costume Of dull or neutral color by adding a string of bright-colored beads, a golden Chinese tassel or a handbag of oriental richness. - However, as a designer pointed out, in combining materials, dull and harmonious colors alone are used. Blege, crepe de chine and dark blue satin, tete de negre velvet and satin of the exact shade, blue serge - and black satin, and black georgette and black satin are favorite combinations. A certain soft shade of terracotta is also used effectively with black. The scarcity of fabrics and the necessity for conserving wool are responsible for this foible of fashion; and it is a fortunate one for the woman who is dressing on a war-reduced income, for she has an excellent opportunity to use something from last season’s wardrobe.' Every one is becoming adept in various forms of economy these days, and she who can combine two old gowns into one new one earns the admiration of her friends.