Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 153, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 July 1919 — TRIP TO FASHIONLAND [ARTICLE]

TRIP TO FASHIONLAND

There are very high collars worn. , Navy taffeta is preferred for silk: suits. Directoire pokes vie with oriental turbans. Collars are frequently round in the back. , . Shining metallic appliques are being used. . , . . Buttons are of coroso, porcelain and -crystal. Shoulders are sometimes cut on kimono lines. Silk fringe is used on frocks of serge or wool.' Ostrich still holds the lead as a hat trimming. The string belt is a companion of the sport suit. Metal fabrics are used for entire evening dresses. Open cuffs are cool and pretty for summer dresses. , Spring coats for children are rather scantily cut. . < v ■ . ■ . • Colonial shoes are one of the favored styles for spring. A blouse of marinte-blue satin has sleeves of ecru bastiste. A graceful frock of voile has a diagonally tucket? skirt.. Fashion shows’ embroideries in mother of pearl sequins. georgette is now being used far separate blouses. , wraps are elaborately embroidered on «the sleeves. A frock of chestnut satin is embroidered in gold and black.