Evening journal., 1921-02-04

be added also that skirts are slightly
longer than they have been for the past
season and a half.
IL is always the aim Of the well-dressed
woman Ito possess at least one black
satin frock. For her delectation there is
designed a stunning model which suggests
the peasantry Of Europe, the long semi
fitted waist being laced down the front and
having attached to il straight gathered
tunic. About the lower edge Of the tunic
is a border of embroidery done in outline
and unpadded satin stitches, gold threads
and heavy rope silk being used for the
trimming. The front OF the waist is dart
fitted under the arms and the N-shaped
neck is finished with a round collar Of soft
white batiste. A fitted lining serves as a
foundation for the blouse and into this lining
are the fare sleeves stitched. The model
is so simple that il may be duplicated in a
variety OF materials and would be especi-
ally fascinating in one Of the silk and wool
mixtures featured in marked-down sales.
Radically different is a model in gray
emphasizing the long waist and full
skirt. Gray, it may be said, parentheti-
cally, is used for some OF the delightful new
studies in monotones. The waist has
very deep V-shaped neck into which is set
a Ceorgette crepe vest OF self-tone. Fin
ishing the neck is a band Of ostrich feath-
ers, this being a form Of dress decoration
that is greatly stressed for resort wear.
Where the blouse and skirt are joined be-
low the normal waistline, there is a sash Of
self-material tied at one side and ended
with silk tassels in the same shade OF gray.
Very youthful as well as matronly COS
TUNES carry out the monotone idea, one
lovely frock being fashioned Of gray CT pc
Ceorgette with self-hgures embroidered in
silk. The frock slips on over the bead, a
feature which adds 10 its convenience as
well as its comfortable wearing qualities.
The blouse has kmono sleeves and a
round neck, the front being opened slightly
to show a vest Of gray silk. The soft sash
corresponds with the vest, the two-piece
skirt being gathered to the waist under the
sash.
The deep, open front has been accorded
a favored place on blouses as well as COS
TUNES for future wear. Not only does IL
give a blouse a graceful line and preserve
the idea OF the slender silhouette, but It
offers added opportunity for the introduc-
ton Of delightful confections in the way OF
separate vests. A pretty light silk with
white background figured with black has
the front cut away from collar to girdle
and a vest Of black satin inserted. Then
is added a sash 10 correspond with the
vest, while black and white feather trim
ming outlines the round neck. Black anc
white are used in many of the blouse'
used for separate wear as well as for models
that form an integral part Of the three
piece costume. The black and white com
binations act as a stabilizer for the vibran
blues, greens, yellows, and reds which hav'
been used in such generous quantities 70
: blouses and house dresses during the pres
ent season and which, We are told, are 60
ing to be repeated in frocks developed il
lighter fabrics for the South.
Repeated in the smartest trimmings ar
/ black and white combinations and FIRE
Z ouently TO them are added silver and gol'
) threads. Lovely laces are employed {
$ embellish frocks for formal wear but moth
4 ing supersedes in beauty or effectiveness
the simple embroideries whose uses ar