Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 271, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 November 1918 — Trim and Graceful Business Frock [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Trim and Graceful Business Frock

This frock Is so patently made to be generally serviceable that one might class it among those that would make excellent uniforms. The woman who goes to business, the girl at college and she who manages much of her work at home, among other affairs, will all cast more than an indifferent glance at this frock. It is typical of the times. A new order of things seems to be established In social life and It is reflected in apparel. Added to the army of women who must be busy is another that chooses to be busy, and they are adopting dresses that look the part. The industrious gentler sex is getting very sensible. But the eternal feminine demands trimness, grace and originality even in frocks that It expects to become almost unconscious,of when they are worn. These are the things that have

enthroned the tailored suit in the hearts of American women and they are the characteristics of the frock pictured here. It .has long and graceful lines accomplished j>y six box plaits that extend to the bottom of the skirt, and rows of bone buttons to emphasize this length of line. The bodice is extended into overlapping Scallops that are stitched to the plaits on the skirt and the sleeves are managed so as to combine the maximum of convenience with good style. They are cut in the effect of a kimono and are in two pieces, set together near the top. Narrow straps and buttons embellish this joining.

A soft collar of white batiste and very narrow turrted-back cuffs to match introduce a dainty note in this businesslike affair, and thereby it acquires a final charm in the eyes of .all women.