Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 July 1905 — WOMAN AND FASHION [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

WOMAN AND FASHION

Handsome Blouse. How many times during a season occasions crop i up when a wardrobe seems absolutely Inadequate and each separate frock fails to fill our demands. A natty extra waist will often save the day, and the accompanying illustration shows a stylish model. A deep yoke facing, broad sailor collar and attractive sleeve are striking features. White linen, trimmed with narrow red sou-

tache braid and finished with a dashing tie of red silk, will make a stunning blouse after this pattern. Blue linen with decorations in white or tan with brown are also good combinations. French flannel or any of the light woolen materials may be used for this waist.

Paekingr Dre.. Skirts. No crease is permissible in the front panels of dress skirts—or petticoats either, for that matter. In packing skirts never fold through the middle of the front breadth. Professional packers leave the front of the skirt uncreased except for a necessary crosswise fold and fold the skirt around it. If this portion goes without creases or wrinkles they declare the rest is pretty sure to come out all right. Soft paper and plenty of It is a necessity for gowns. All folds excepting those actually pressed In with the Intention should be separated by layers of paper.

Noveltie. In Sweater.. A sweater bolero is something new, collarless, ending just above the waist line and not fastening down the front. It is made with loose bell shaped elbow sleeves. Another novelty is the ordinary blouse form, ending at the waist, which has a square neck, standing collar and cuffs knitted of contrasting color.

Silk. Fashionable. Silk has not gone out of fashion because of the advent of hot weather. Taffetas and fancy silks, not to speak of foulards and other utility silks, are immensely popular. Gowns for elaborate occasions are made of the charming pompadour silks, which are so beautiful that they never stay out of fashion very long.

Outdoor Nealisee. In this age of the practical, when the dressing sacks or negligees are no longer limited to the confines of one’s boudoir or bedroom, dainty designs for these graceful necessities are planned with as great care and thought as any other garment in a woman’s wardrobe. There has always been a certain charm about* these fascinating little negligees which appeals to both men and women, for they carry with them an air of comfort which is distinctly agreeable and satisfying. As they often have to be slipped on hurriedly

those that are simple in construction are often the most desirable. The model here shown is all that could be desired. Made in one piece, it requires only a few minutes’ time to fashion a dainty garment. The trimming may be of bands or of contrasting material. It requires only one and one-ninth yards, of forty inch material, so that almost every woman would be able to have a few dressing sacks from pieces left over from other garments. Made of silk or lightweight cloth It becomes a wrap that may be worn on the street and Is quite enough protection from cold for some time to come.

WAIST WITH SAILOR COLLAR.

DRESSING SACK.