The Washington herald., 1914-06-19

The girl or woman who Is not for
tupate enough to possess two dresses
that are suitable to be turned into one
Is sure to have one dress that can be
used for remodeling. and in this way
considerable expense may be saved. Take
for instance a satin or crepe de chine
dress such as was worn few seasons
back, and use this for the foundation
over which can be draped either sheer
material, or one Of the new figured
crepes. The latter come with back
grounds in colors that are sure to match
or harmonize nicely with the silk one
has to work with. A smart note OF color
can be given a dress Of this character
by using for the soft. folded vest,
plain chiffon Of a color that Is striking
contrast.
Directions for RemodelInE.
To remodel a dress OF this character
satisfactorily II will be necessary to see
that the lines Of the under part OF the
dress. over which the tunic and blue are
draped, are entirely in accord with the
dictates of the present modes otherwise
the result will be disastrous. To acquire
the necessary lines 1t is quite possible
that at least the skirt will have TO be
ripped apart and cut over. This may
not be necessary. but it will certainly
have to be fitted over and the lower part
brought In close TO the feet. One thing
very much in favor Of remodeling such
a skirt is that fashion has decreed that
the skirts of the minute are to be short.
and, therefore. IL upon examination the
skirt is found to be worn at the lower
edge 1t may be turned up and still be
useful, for several inches from the
ground 10 the rule in all the new
models.
The blouse that is to be used as
foundation for the drapery need not be
remodeled unless 1t Is very much out OF
date. The sleeves should be removed. for
this il the day Of transparent sleeves.
II the goods employed for the over drap-
cry is so sheer that 1t requires lining
for street wear, then the material itself
is used for the purpose. The collar Is
cut away, and at least part of the fronts
Just how much Of this part Of the dress
is removed must depend entirely upon
how the soft drapery of the over blouse
Is to be arranged.
How to Utilize Plated skirt.
Speaking of the tunic-the woman who
was wise enough to keep a plated skir,
such as was fashionable few years
back is fortunate. To use it for the new
tunic it is only necessary to shorten 1t.
This change must be made from the
top, and not at the hem. as one might
at first suppose. The reason for making
the adjustment In this way Is not diff
ficult to understand II one stops to con-
slider the increased girth Of the waist.
By raising the material the necessary
width is easily obtained and the hang
of skirt Is in nj way disturbed
Black TaHeta and Green Grenndine.
Model No. . shows a smart tunic
will look well on almost any one. but
that Is specially suitable for slender
woman, and may be worn with good
taste by women past middle ase. While
this model is quite UP to the mark, so
far as new touches are concerned, 1t is
conservative in line and has an air Of re-
inement particularly suited to those past
their frst youth. The original was of
black pussy Willow taffeta. and a love-
H shade Of metallic. green grenadine.
The collar lapels. girdle. bow and cuffs
were of the taffeta. This dress offers
equally as good opportunity for remod-