Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 171, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 July 1920 — Athena Smiles on Satin Gowns [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Athena Smiles on Satin Gowns

CONSIDERATION of evening gowns leads us into that realm of apparel where beauty is the parainount and almost the sole consideration. AU that the looms have to offer in rich and exquisite products goes into their fashioning and inspires their creators. Satin and ribbons are tran» lated into such clothes, in the two gowns pictured, as must certainly win an approving smile from the goddess •f spinners and weavers. Designers have adopted a trick of adding that “splendor dear to women” to the average evening gown by introducing rich and remarkable ribbons into their composition. Beautiful satin and airy, tulle are the same in one or another lovely dress, but a' flavor of magnificence pervades a gown when a distinctive and royal ribbon becomes a part of It. This is emphasized in the sleeveless, low-cut model pictured. It has a slip of plain satin, bodice of sequins and plaited overdress ©f tulle with medallions in two sizes. A glorious ribbon, in metallic brocade, begins as a girdle, becomes a drapery at the right side, a cascade at the left and ends in a train, trailing from B bow and ends of tulle. Satin and lace join forces in .the

second lovely gown. The very low bodice is veiled with tulle extending over the shoulders. The apron front and long back drapery of lace reflect s .style feature of the season that is not confined to evening dress; It is as popular and effective In frocks for afternoon. *