The Washington herald., 1914-06-15
WASH MATERIALS
= VERY ATTRACTIVE
Lawn. Ba,iste. Null. and Linen Frocks
Shown in Many Lovely
Models.

Sheer summer frockss which are m
| tended for true summer weather. are
ecoming the important feature Of the
fashion exhibit just now. and summer
wraps are also appearing IN greater
numbers than ever before. The wash
materials are unusually attractive this
year. but the multitude Of diaphanous
stufYs not intended for Tubing 10 q tri-
umph for the designers and manufactur-
ers
Linen in all Its forms, from sheerest
| handkerchief linen to coarsest Crash. ba-
tiste and fine lawns. ID At the head Of the
lingerie list and though these materials
are for some simple models that might
go into the tub week after week and
corle out fresh and wearable, many OF
the most attractive frocks shown were
never Intended for Tubing. Fortunately
the cleansing establishments have be-
come expert In the handling Of such gar
ments. and now do the work SO quickly
that cleansing is practical. even for
frocks needed for constant wear. pro-
vided one can AFFORD the cost and is
within reach of the cleanser.
Garlands of Flowers Used.
In the very fine lawn. batiste and null
frocks. embroidery plays quite an i'm
portant part. and often one sees on such
hand d-embroidered frocks narrow frills of
net used for trimming the edges instead
of narrow lace frilis. For instance, an
imported lingerie frock was elaborateiy
embroidered In garlands and sprays on
blouse and peplum and trimmed at the
edges with marrow frills of fine white net
There was a Understanding turnover col
lar at the back. embroidered and edged
with net. The Jeeves were set in on the
old time regular lines, the seams being
defined by the narrow net frills- There
was a sash of Roman striped ribbon. The
peplum was smartly shaped in four
points, back and front and each side. At
the bottom of the tunic at each point
there were large sprays of flowers, hand
embroidered. and a frili of the net I'm
ished the lower edges.
Some immensely effective French lin
gerie frocks are made with no lace or
ha nd nd-embroidery trimming, or IL lace
there is only a narrow frill shown at the
lower part of sleeves or soft folds of
shadow lace filing in the at the front
of the blouse
One such frock is of the finest Of flesh
pink lawn. The skirt is formed OF founce
after founce Of the material, shaped in
deep scallops at the bottom with picot
edge. The fichu of the material and bot
tom of the sleeves also have the scallop
trimming. At the v front there are folds
of soft cream shadow lace.
Tendency Toward Colorn.
Although white is always worn, there
seems to be a general tendency to colors
this season. and\ admirable frocks- are
shown. too. among the imported linen
models
The lingerie frocks of the season con-
vey an impression. Of old-world charm.
They are elaborately embroidered and
fashioned in the simple style that is as
expensive as II is artistic-the hand en-
broideries. chiffon collars and cuffs, satin
waist swatheries, silk tassels. and all the
charming little ct ceteras being of the
finest and most delicate description.
Many of the summer costumes show
short sleeves finished with dainty frills
of net or fine lawn.
Cotton and tub frocks of all descriip-
tions are delightfully."- simple Striped cot
tons are the favorite materials for these
tub dresses. and the judicious combina-
ton of striped and plain cotton fabrics
in one frock is another of the seasons
innovations. All sorts of fascinating col
ored beads and buttons are used for their
adornment.