Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 February 1919 — FOR SPRING WEAR [ARTICLE]

FOR SPRING WEAR

Brighter fabrics Used in After War Designs. Garments Being MWe Fancier, Will Require a Greater Amount of Material Than Formerly. ' *' ’ ' Following the convention of the National Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufac--1 urers’ association in Cleveland, 0., the committee on designs prepared styles for the coining spring which are of to the mantifacturersof dress and coat fabrics and dealers in trimmings and other accessories. The designs outlined for the coming season were prepared without the necessary wartime thought which called for conservation in every possible way. This means that greater yardage will, in most instances, be consumed, and as the garments are made fancier, getting away from the former straight, plain lines, the additional trimmings needed will result in materially increasing their many unusual touches of color; of such merchandise. For suits, braid will be extensively used. Belts will be quite commonly worn. The report of the design and model committee reads in the main as follows : “Suits —There is such a variety of suit styles for spring that women will be able to find expression of their owm individuality. Smart and youthful are the short, loose-hanging box models. “Many of these suits are gracefully trimmed wlth brald, cording or embroi simple of outline and are worn with white or bright colored vests or vestees, Ing a most attractive contrast. One of the predominating features of these tailor-made suits is a graceful, longrolling collar so fashioned to display smart vestees or blouses, which are so becoming and fascinating. As sport clothes are timely, much dash and smartness is given in novelty belts and partial belts, making an attractive means of fastening. Large pockets and convertible collars add beauty and distinction to this type of garment. “Skirts —The skirts for spring will .heJbuilt on youthful lines, not too tight and having the appearance of tapering at the footline. There are many smart, novel cuts that accentuate this effect. These skirts are worn about seven inches from the floor. “Coats —A new silhouette has made its appearance. This silhouette finds its expression in the dolman coats and capes, which are built on loose-hanging lines, tapering slightly at the bottom, “Many other new and attractive means of fastening are being displayed, also many new belted effects. The collars are especially noteworthy with their many unusual touches of color, collars that fasten over artistically, scarf collars, shawl collars, each type charming in outline and design.”