The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-09-29
Apropos of
the Separate
Blouse


Each year brings, rumors of the
waning popularity of the separate
blouse; but as the season advances,
one finds wide range of new models
strong enough to convince the most
skeptical that instead OF dropping
from sight. this popular garment Is
becoming more Indispensable than
ever as the years roll on. The rea-
son Of this popularity Is not hard to
ind. The blouse, whether o plain
tailored shirt or an elaborate creation
OF lace and chiffon, strikes the key
note OF appropriateness In the tailor
made suit. and bridges what would
otherwise be an impossible gulf be-
tween the street costume and the lun-
cheon or impromptu dinner gown. As
might be expected, the list OF mater
ials used IL q long and varied one.
For the out-of-doors girl there are at
tractive hannels, unshrinkable. In all
weights, and linen. pique and madras
In q multitude OF weaves and patterns
The increased demand for wash shirt
waists during the winter has brought
forth number OF new designs In
which stripes have q prominent place.
Cotton crepe. marquisette and wolfe
are delightfully."- soft. and are particu-
larly we'll suited TO the different en-
broideries, while the varied weaves OF
lawn. batiste and printed linen CON-
bine we'll with lace, and are strong
favorites on account OF their practical
qualities - laundering we'll and pre-
serving to the last their fresh, crispy
appearance. For dressy occasions,
the waist usually matches the skirt
and coat In color. The pretty fashion
dwelling the gown Is seen In the use
OF chiffon or net, draped gracefully
on q silk or satin foundation. Very
often this is heavily embroidered In a
darker shade, while a note OF light
Is sometimes given by the introduction
OF silver thread at the collar and
wrist, or an inter-lining OF cloth of
silver or gold. In linen or madras
the only cut permissible Is a strictly
mannish one, and In this. little full
ness, sttf cuffs with sleeve links, and
high collars are the most noticeable
features. Soft, linen stocks, carefully
boned on the sides, or high collars OF
heavy lace, finished with jabot OF
the same, or natty bow OF silk, give
the necessary touch of femininity TO
these practical garments. Softer lines
and more elaboration are found In
the waists OF marquisette and wolfe.
Here the hand-embroidery, SO dear to
the hearts of most women, forms the
only trimming, and French embroid-
cry. Hardanger and cross-stitch are
used with equal artistic value on the
newest models. With the departure
OF the hot days, one bids reluctant
farewell to the Dutch neck, and the
high collar comes into its own again.
AS much OF the smart appearance Of
the waist depends on the trim finish,
II behooves us to see that our col
lars at well and are carefully boned
30 that they keep in shape. A fat bow
OF velvet worn directly under the chin
Is a popular fad and one that is very
generally becoming. At the top of
the collar a narrow piping OF white
has replaced the ruching OF last sea-
sohs. The new sleeves show ten
dency to greater fullness, but II 10
not marked. and manifests itself par
ticularly in the shape of little frills.
tucks or ornamentation. The short
sleeve has vanished, and unless for
semi.dress occasions, the sleeve is
long and fits we'll around the wrist
Oversleeves In three-quarter length,
fitting over the under part OF lace or
net SO closely as to look like one
sleeve, are among the latest dictates
of fashion. A favorite model of the
summer which retains much OF its
popularity Is the sleeve cut in one
with the bodice In a sort of modified
kimona effect. This gives a very
graceful shoulder line, and in soft ma
terials-chiffon. charmeuse and the
silk crepes-it Is especially good. I'm
less very carefully fitted, however, this
sleeve Is apt to hamper the free move
ment Of the arm, and care should be
taken to have the under part quite
high and the sleeve loose. For this
reason, II is used only on the more
dressy blouses.