Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-09-12
Popularity CT the
Tailored Shirtwaist

The popularity Of the tailored shirt
waist for morning ana outdoor wear Is
vastly on the increase, and the stock
and belt worn Herewith are expected to
be OF the same plain and severe type. All
sorts Of wash materials, provided that
they be Of sufficient body and frmness OF
weave, are IN vogue, and handwork, ex-
cept in the buttonholes. Is not expected.
Three or four broad pleats are laid on
either side Of the front, coming well ous
on the shoulder. and making for that broa6
line which Is the accepted thing just now
The fastening Is usually effected with,
buttons aud buttouholes posed in the cen
ter Of a stitched box pieat, and stitched
down side pleats serve to adjust the
fulness at the waist. Most Of the recent
designs display laldon yoke in the back,
usually shallow. and with a point In the
center The sleeve follows the regulation
shirt patterns, except that IL Is fuller I'm
the top than were those Of last season.
and the stld Gun is the Inevitable wrist
finish In this type Of blouse. Stock an6
belt are OF linen and embroidered to
match, q fad that has been extremely
favored during the summer. and promises
to maintain all Of Its hold during thu
winter season.
PIaids Make Popular Trimmings.
The tailored shirt maintains all Of its
hold upon current fashions, despite the
overwhelming popularity Of the frilly and
oftentlmes too fussy lingerie blouse
Linens Of a goodly frmness, madras.
cotton serges and cheviots, and the new
linen drill, are all favored, and q plain
severity is their distinguishing hall mark.
The waist pictured is from a house well
and fnvorably known for Its shirta and
displays rather d novel innovation In the
use OF bias strapping sewn fat to the
linen between the broad box pieats that
occupy the fronts. The back Is similarly
arranged. but with three, instead OF FIVE
pleats, and on the shoulders there Is thr
same little strip Of bias plaid inserted
between the p3eats. The collar is OF the
linen drill, with the plaid for trimming
and the smart little Windsor tie 10 q
separate affair, though made from the
shirt materials The sleeve Is comfort
ably full throughout. the shoulder seam,
broad, rad the wrist finished with stir
linked @uT For wear with a walking
skirt tnIs model Is one that will be
sure Of popular acceptance throughout
the season.
In Lace MelRnRe.
There are so many inches In even the
best-equipped wardrobe that the lace
blouse alone can Ill that the reason for
lls vogue is not far 10 seek. The fancy
for a combination Of two or more lacess
In the one design still continues, the
genres being pretty well contrasted. Tia
lnces, however. must be carefully ehossns
else the result would be ono suggestive
o. bargain-counter forays and remna@E
linda where at ell possible, such httse
blouscs are best fashioned by hand, ana
faggoting and fancy lace stitches used
to join the different strips. In the Pic
ture the yoke is made OF a sprigged VaI-
enciennes joined with Cluny beading
while broad Cluny Is alternated with an.
appenzall for The body Of the blouse
The short sleeve Is of the same mate
rial, and bias bands Of white satin over
laid with narrow edging serve to give
a little touch Of character between the
strips Of lace large V-shspei set
piece In embroidery Is posed effectively
on the front, and the fastening 49, an
usnal IN the back.