East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-02-17
ARE RED FLANNELS
OF DAYS OF LONG AGO
by HEDDA HoYT

NEW YORK. Feb. 1T.-(U. Phi
Lingerie of crepe de chenes and geor
.gettes has completely wiped the Sis
Iterhood OF the Red Flannnels off the
fashion map. For no article in fe-
minnie apparel has undergone the
rapid change in recen years as has
the undergarment. From clumsy, be-
lruffled. starehy cambrics they have
grown more sheer each season until
now one could easily hold a weeks
end supply in the palm of ones
hand. In fact, one Fifth Avenue
house which s~pecializes in lingerie
has a tiny. patent leather suit case
eight inches Tong called 'l.e
petit trousseau" which holds a night
gown. undervest and a combination
set for the bride. Imagine a bride
of a few yss<s back trying to crowd
her mighty into it! One of the loud
est laughs in the Ed Wynne show is
oceasioned by the appearance of u
show girl in a n~ightgown OF a decade
ago.
The rise of the crepe de chone and
igeorgette in the making of undergar-
Iments has been interesting to watch,
How shyly We put aside Il white
linens and nainsooks as we gently
stepped into our first pink crepe de
chenes. AS we have grown holder,
pinks have given way to more vivid
~eolors and what we considered rather
t-venturesome in former days we now
least aside as passe.
Matching underwear to the shades
of ones gown.is fashions latest whinhl
and no shade can be too colorful for
the lingerie Of this season. Hose of
igrey fade into boomers and petit
coats of the same tone. Fol the navy
blue costume there are lovely shades
of lavender and puppies. .
The envelope chemise seems to
have been discarded for the present
and the chemise with bloomers or
step-in-drawers is the favorite sort of
lingerie for just now. This combi-
nation is extremely practical for the
,chemise can be made long enough
ito take the place of a petticoat or
short enough to be worn with the
heavier Gowns and suits. And as all
gowns are made on straight body
fitting lines, these garments do away
with all unnecessary waist bands.
These chemise are all made with the
Ishort Empire yokes with straps over
the shoulders, the straps being made
lof the same material as the garment
!rather han of ribbon. They are
made in gold and silver cloths to
match the evening gowns as well as
lin the practical black. For the girl
who dances there is one model that
is entirely delightful judged from a
utility viewpoint. To the Empire
bodice are attached ten panels, each
one overlapping another, so that
when standing a straight p%etticoat eff
feet is obtained. but n can dance
the 'toddle" with the assurance that
ones petticoat can not rip. The
panels can be made in variating col
Ors.
Most Of the American made lin
gerie is made OF crepe de chene,
georgette or radium silk. From
Paris we have the triple wolfe which
closely resembles chiffon, but has
body enough to give 1t wearing quail
tiles. Another important material
is printed linen in colors, the print
ling being placed as a border in a
Iblack silhouette design.
Simplicity is the keynote found in
; all the newest models. There is very
little lace except on some of the more
Expensive bridal outfits, where baby
Irish crochet is used as a yoke
foundation. Ruffles and. tucks. are
passe. Hemstitching in three closely
placed rows is the ~favorite finishing
for edges.
In using g~eorgettes, usually Two
lcolors are placed one over the other,
; giving a two-toned effect. French
blue over MAGENTA gives a charming
shade, as does the palest green over
rose. Night gowns and negligees OF
! this type are pecoted in s%callopes at
q the bottom and the two layers of
georgette are Joined only at the neck