The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-18

sublety these days. It II indeed 4
problem for US to come forth in a
frock which proclaims radically new
style. A nippedin hem. different
collar. variations OF the waistline tune.
appear over night. like mushrooms.
To one constancy may we cling-the
slim silhoutte. This. and the absolute
simplicity that stamps the we'll dressed
woman Of this year. are the two most
striking notes OF Summer tyles. To
meet the shortage in wool, and linenJ
the designers have contrived to as
semble q vast assortment of combina.
tons and compromises: and the result
is a splendid array OF the shoppers
selection.
Fabrics have undergone great
change in name IL not in actual weave.
But where Is the woman who will not
travel q mile to purchase doeskin
cloth, when she might have the same
material. usually known as galatea, at
the general store? The more novel
the name, the more alluring the mater
ial Twas ever thus. Wool jersey is
the party Of the first part in most of
the frocks for informal year. Indeed
1t is more often the better half. being
amenable to other fabrics and thor
oughly practical. Tricotines. in silk or
wool. wills. covert cloth and serge
are with US in popular colors such
as beige. blue, black and green. Real.
honest-togoodness English tweed is
fashioning many of our service suits.
IT has no equal for durability and keep
ing its shape. The cotton cloths are
lovlier than ever In color and design.
Bingham established itself so securely
last Summer that 1t is still in the lead.
with many new patterns. and many
pretenders which 1t takes the accus-
toned buyer to distinguish from the
real thing. Georgette. net. organdie.
and handkerchief linen are most popu-
lar for afternoon wear. along with tho
very popular separate skirt Of flannel.
satin or crepe de chine.
Ladies', we have with us this sea.
son the satin coat. In all its glorious
forms. Black is the first choice.
closely followed by browns Of various
hues. Quilting is the newest treat
ment accorded top coats. Sometimes
just deep hem Is quilted. again the
whole garment reminds one Of fathers
smoking Jacket. Collars. cuffs and
hem OF knitted gray wool trim black
satin coat. A model Of black taffeta
has a knee high hem Of black MORE.
collars and cuffs OF the same. and
wide. wide, belt Of taffet. A stunning
coat Of tan jersy has q panel back,
starting at the neck and falling over
the narrow sash belt to the bottom of
the skirt, where II Is finished by a
black taffeta band embroidered in
wool flowers. The Same color motif
Is repeated on the sleeve edges and
the pockets. The loose panel Is self
lined. and makes for warmth In ad.
dillon to style. Following the edict
OF fashion dictators In Paris, Ameri-
can women are making the top coat
81 cloak the smartest. although tailor
made suits arc still worn quite bit,
seconding satin are wool jersey, soft
tAffeta and silk velvet, This latter
made up in Pekin blue. rose,
lmethyst, or sea green, makes Won
1erfui summer wrap, TO wear over the
lingerie frcek. And Il is we'll to re-
that II will also serve as an
evening wrap for nezt winter, provided
1 ic tnteTiined,
silks prcdOminats In suits. Rough |
,iiks. AffetAs and newly named satins !
lYe the materials mostly seen. The