The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-12
Lingerie Blouse Holds Own
Against Crepe and Chiffon
O.. ELEANOR HoYr BRAiNERD.

Ne
EoRGETTE crepe and chiffon
have ~encroached SO greatly
~ upon the province Of the fine
lingerie blouse that the latter does
an rlay the important fashion
.o,s I, once did. hut in spite OF the
Tubing qualities Of the crepe and
,h,non, which are often ncutralized by
N. manner Of making. nothing can
.,,.s take tho place Of the lingerie
h,o,se. No other. no matter how
.heer, can look quite so cool. No
.,hs,. no matter how fresh, can look
"a dalntily immaculate.
And 80 though some firms that
sres carried very large stocks OF cx-
p.ns,ve hand made blouses In fine
lnsn. bat,ste. &c. now do compare
,,vsly little with models Of this type
there are plenty Of exquisite lingerie
h,ouses from which to choose. Few OF
snem. however. are so deliberately
hand embroidered al In the old days.
The hand work now runs rather to
tuckinc and open stitching with. per-
hans. delicate tendrils or tracerics or
ocenwork in hand embroidery. An
air Of simplicity prevails even among
the most expensive models; and en-
trsme dalniiness rather than any pre-
ten,,ousness Is the rule.
Much IL done with contrasting color
N the trimming OF white blouses and
there are many delightful. little models
IN figured batiste. handkerchief linen
and other sheer materials. Most of
these show stripes. dots or other de-
aims IN color on a white ground with
trimming OF either white or the color:
but there are extraord. narily likable
b,ouses too in thin cotton or linen OF
delicate color with design in white.
Some Of the prettiest models In this
latter class are of polka dot batis;e
showing white dots on a ground of
soe, rose or medium blue or lavender
or green. The blouses are a with
the utmost simplicity. and frequently
eome original notes in their white COL
lars and cuffs is. aside from their ma
ter.al. their chief claim to smartness.
Narrow fluted or plated frills Of fine
white muslin trim other models of col
ored batis'e and there are charming
blouses ~ sheerest handkerchief linen
o.! muslin in plain color. made up with
tailored simplicity and relieved by
Bordering f,uted frills Of sheer white.
Apropos Of tailored severity in con-
.x.,l,, ,.t,l, INIT, ,,..crio' a, .xt~ap,e
.nxtance " such treatment Is Offered
By a smartly tailored blouse ~ ivory
net. II sounds n hit absurd. but - d
natter of fact the blouse IL exceed.
!re.y chic. the very ~incongruity 'twiX.
ma.eria, and treatment giving 4; indi'
v3ul'.ty.
Tie original model was brouGh'
from l1"!ln ny one OF the best dressed
women - New York's smart set, an,
through her tailor here II found ~
way 70 Il Of the exclusive wa!s
houses. The sketch OF the wais
saown here will give an idea OF l.n'
and detail, but II must see the b.ous'
We. worn. in connection with
sma-.iy and severely tailored stree
sui, 20 appreciate its effectiveness.
Tier" are comparatively few ne
aad lace biouscs. however, few o: II
customary dressy sort. that is. Crcp
Gsorge.,e and chiffon seem to hav
slpplartcd net to a considerable dc
gree for this sort of waist: and II ne
and ACE are used they are general
IN combination with the other ma
ier!a!s.
orrardy is chosen. as 4. was la.
summer, for some of the d4inties
sheer waists, and though most IF III
organdy models are extremely SNIP!
Their cachet depending Upon the cris
transparency and tineness Of the mi
ter.al and the lines Of the mode. theI
are also some lace trimmed organd