The Jasper news., 1919-05-22


thing of the past.
One Of the Smartest Frocke.
One of the really smart black frocks
has nothing to distinguish 1t especially
as to trimming or ornamentation, ex-
cept in the graceful lines on which 1t
has been cut, and so beautifully drap-
ed Is the skirt and so cleverly arranged
the bodice and accompanyingSsash Of
silk that this particular frock seems
entirely different from others. Not a
vestige of color relieves the black folds
and only short chemlsette of the fln-
est and softest cream batiste breaks
the entire lengths Of black.
The placing of this short little yes.
tee, square and low in the neck and
stopping just below the bust, brings
out one Of the newest ideas for sum-
mer frocks, as many silken and georg-
ette dresses reveal those fine, soft and
very short vestees, square across neck
and bust.
Eyelet embroidery Is extensively
used In some of these new silken
frocks, appearing especially we'll placed
on long apron drapery of smart 'm-
ported black taffeta embroidery.
Apron Drapery Stays.
The apron drapery will not leave
us-it seems to have come to stay
and still hangs on frocks with which,
seemingly, 1t has no relation what
ever. However. on this particular black
frock the whole apron part Of eye
let embroidery, done In black silk
threads, really makes the dress, fall
ing with a slight fulness in the front
over a tight, black petticoat under
meath. In the back the velvet en-
broidery appears only on part of the
skirt, which Is drawn In with very
little fulness. A sash finishes the
waist, Is tied in q rather large bow
and falls nearly to the bottom Of the
skirt.
AS to the bodice, 1t also reveals the
little short square chemisette of fine
net like the one mentioned. AS two
wide revers finish the front of the
bodice In sort of surplice effect, the
upper part of this waist resembles
smart little Elton jacket. The sleeves
are three-Quarters long and are finish
ed with wide, folded-back cuff.
One. Of the very successful combi-
nations for this style of dress is taf-
feta and georgette, happily arranged
in one instance with long tunic of
blue georgette over an Underneath
skirt Of blue taffeta. The bottom of
the tunic is handsomely ornamented
with an application Of taffeta in small
scrolls and pieces cleverly embroid-
cred in place with heavy sllken threads.
A repetition Of the applique appears
on the blouse, which overhangs the tunic
and belt slightly, and the long taffeta
sash In the back makes a good finish
for the waist. This also shows but
tons Of silk in the front Of the bodice
finishes the upper part Of the front.
The sleeves are the curious short bebe
sleeves so much affected in the French
importations.
Taffeta frocks are by no means con-
fined to just afternoon gowns, as this
silk is being extensively used for sim
pie evening frocks and really offers
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brocades and metal tissues the beaded
and spangled splendid robes of which
we shall doubtless grow tired in spite
of their great beauty and elegance.
A rose pink silken frock Of the placid
silk has little bertha of very rich
lace outlining the rather low decol-
letage and is without sleeves. The
skirt is very long and very narrow and
only slightly draped effect just In the
very front Of the long skirt breaks
the otherwise perfectly plain lines.
The bands of silken loops, which are
being so much used, trim dark blue
evening gown and puffs Of the silk
with corded edges trim another, though
in this instance very smart afternoon
gown.