The Detroit times., 1916-08-03
Fashions for Americans


and OF cotton voile and other mex
pensive cotton fabrics are now DC
ing made up. following as closely
a. 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 10
Empire lines with the arrival OF
fall and winter garments.
However, the frock carrying Il
normal waist line is the tavorlte III
evening gowns. which are In de'
mand, regardless of weather con
ditions. cold rains having not th'
slightest dampening eject on tht
minds OF dance enthusiasts.
The little frock sketchcd, employ
ing taffeta and lace in i's cons'ruc
ton, is an exceptionally oainN
model \ pleasing featu'" OF eve
ming apparel Is that " opens uP
splendid avenues and possibilities
TO the amateur dressmaker. unlik'
tailored garments, which depend iof
their smartness on workmlnshlp'
annearance IL what counts WITH
gowns that shine in artificial light
only. and an artists Imagination
even though aided by urskilled m
xers. may easily produce sartoria'
masterpiece In an evening trock.
The vogue for silver or cloth o.
gold as foundations for tnlle ana
lace frocks Is waning slightly III
favor OF silk In pastel shades, ana
for the frock shown, sky OF AprI
blue taffeta is used for bodice ana
skirt combination. a wide ribbon IN
matching shade forming the side
draned sash II a decolletage Is not
liked a drapery OF lace, arranged
hchu fashion. may fll In the TOP
OF the bodice. Elbow sleeves OF lace
may also replace the sleeveless ar
rangement shown. The lace Is drap'
ed In An apron overskirt effect. high
a, tho back with the silk showing
underneath.
7, is quite possible 10 vary the
suggestion offered by SUBSTITUTING
for the basque bodice a lace drapeu
one. with the slightly raised waist
line OF the Empire type "hich II
pred,cted as a fall favorite. a drap-
cd rtrdle OF silk ending in the single
looped bow az shown In the sKetch'
completes the costume.
The average girl Is not oit IN
,.res,ed In the subject OF ran
clothes as long as summer weather
holds out and gives her an excuse
10 wear the dainty and oecom'ns
things that belong TO the summer
so numerous are the engagements
OF the normal miss Of 10 or II tha'
n constant replenishing OF waro
robe is necessary 20 keep her snip
shane" for all the varied summe'
payeties The shops feature IAN aP
parel so carly that usually during
u,y and Au-ust excellent values In
ready.tc-wcar summer garments are
IN h, obtsmed. bur If one wishes
IN 1nkc ~ have them made Al
home. CRY fa'l style suggestions
are now aytl,rb". anl summer tao-
ii,. bought o, bargain may oe
v,ala rJ into dainty little gowns
that ~, distinctive an1 newer IMAM
+, otherwise possible, Wolfe. organ
DIV. and any num5cr Of other sheer
fab &c, are commended. and Tor very
dr,ssy frock. for evening or atter'
noon garden party wear nothing II
prettier than Georgette.
The sketch illustrates an eAceP
,ionally smart little summer dress
fashioned on fall style lines, ana
employing Georgette with TRIM
ming OF satin. Great leeway Is per
missible 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
n, the same color except a shade or
two darker. II lowered Georgette
"a selected. satin blending with the
color carried In the design should
be chosen. Yellow and green are
especially dainty and fashionable
this summer, proving a relief from