Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 May 1908 — Fancy Blouse. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Fancy Blouse.

Such a blouse as this one finds an acceptable place In every wardrobe. It Is more elaborate than the shirt waist and suits a greater number of occasions while it still is simple enough to be worn beneath the coat with ease and satisfaction. In this blouse designed by May Manton, the material Is taffeta stitched with belding silk and trimmed with an effective, but simple banding, but the waistlngs of the season are many and the model is adapted both to the gown and to the separate blouse, so

that It Is availaKe for almost everything. Cashmere, henrietta and veiling are all much In vogue and all eminently desirable for the design. The waist Is made with the fitted lining which Is closed at the front and Itself consists of fronts and back with thq. fancy yoke that Is extended to the waist line, giving a quite novel and distinctive effect The back Is tucked for Its entire length and gives becoming and tapering lines to the figure, but the front is so arranged as to provide fulness below the shoulders, the tucks at the front being extended to the belt, giving a vest effect The closing is made Invisibly at the left of the front. The sleeves are the favorite ones that are full above deep cuffs.