The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-03
Fashions for Americans

and OF cotton wolfe and other mex
pensive cotton fabrics are now be
ing made up. following as closely
~ possible early fall style sugges'
tions. the lowered waist line being
especially popular. and some eve
ming frocks are being brought out
with short, baby waists. just 10
prove there is some truth IN the
foreword concerning return 70
Empire lines with the arrival OF
fall and winter garments.
However, the frock carrying a
normal waist line il the favorite III
evening gowns. which are In de.
mand, regardless ~ weath her con
ditions, cold rains having not the
slightest dampening effect on the
minds OF dance enthusiasts.
The little frock sketcned, employ
ing taffeta and lace in its construc'
ton. Is an exceptionally dainty
model. \ pleasing feature OF eve
ming apparel Is that II opens up
splendid avenues and rossioilitleS
10 the amateur dressmaker. Unlike
tailored garments. which depend Tor
their smartness on workmanship
appearance is what counts win
xown. that shine In artificial light
only. and an artists imagination.
even though aided by unskill"d m
gers. may easily produce a SaTtoIiaI
masterpiece in an evening irock.
The vogue for silver or cloth OF
rold as foundation for taIe ana
lace frocks II waning slightly IN
favor OF silk In pastel shades. ana
for the frock shown. sky OF AprA
blue tafteta is used for bodice ana
sk,rt combination, a wide ribbon IN
matching shade forming the s'o'
draned sash. II a decolletase is not
liked n drapery OF lace, arranged
hchu fashion, may oil In the TOP
Of the bodice. Elbow sleeves OF lace
may also replace the sleeveless ar
ransement shown. The lace Is drap'
"A In an apron overskirt effect. high
nj the back with the silk showing
underneath.
II IA quito possible to vary inc
suggestion offered by suostitutihs
for the basque bodice lace draped
one. with the slightly raised waist
line OF the Empire type. which -
nredicted as a fall favorite. A drap
cd g,rdle OF silk ending In the sihsle
,ooped bow as shown in the sketch'
completes the costume.
The average girl is not Dill In
terested In the subject OF ran
clothes as long as summer weather
holds out and gives her an excuse
"a wear the dainty and becoming
things that belong TO the summer
60 numerous are the engagements
NJ the normal miss OF l6 or II that
n constant replenishing o. "ar"'
robe Is necessary 20 keep her snip
shane" for all the varied suinme'
gnyeties The shops feature IAN aP
parel so early that usually uhI'hs
JuIy and August excellent values IN
re,dy.to-wcsr summer garments are
IN he obtained: but II one wishes
20 make or have III n mad" al
home. early fall style suggestions
are now ayui,rhIc, m summer iao-
rlcs bought a., bargain may De
uadc IN in-o dainty little gowns
tbat are distinctive AMI newer than
+ otherwise po s.ul. Noilo organ
DIV and any number Of other sheer
fabrics arr commented. and for very
dressy .rocI for evening OF after
noon garden party wear nothing Is
prettier than Gcorgcttc.
The sketch illustrates an eXcep'
,ionally smart little summer dress
fashioned on fall style lines, and
EMPLOYING Georgette with trim
ming o, satin. Great lCcway IL per
MISSILE in the selection OF color
and either plain one tone or a
pompadour lowered Georgette may
be selected
II the former, the satin should be
q, the same color except a shade or
two darker. II lowered Georgette
IA pelected, satin blending with the
color carried in the design should
he chosen. Yellow and green are
especially dainty and fashionable
this summer. proving y relief from