The St. Charles herald., 1922-09-30
IN FALL FASHIONS
Wide Choice of Color and Range
of Fabrics on the Card.
c,ne-PIece Dress, Either In Crepe o.
Georgette, 10 the First Love OF
the Season.

The question Of a new Wardrope
Q q welcome one, since the fall mooei
offers a choice Of silhouettes, wlde
choice Of color and a range OF fabrics
which Is far wider than milady mas
known for several years.
The FIRST love Of the season, asserts
q fashion authority, is the one-piece
dress either in crepe or georgette; Ii
either Of these fabrics the long flowing
lines prevail, draperies form uneven
hemlines and hens now come well u
the ankles. Draperies touch the moor
on some Of the afternoon and many
Of the evening gowns. The drapes are
caught by huge bejeweled caoochons
In one-side effects. These vagarles
brought the surplice, which comes ID
for a great deal Of attention. Some
have declared it Is an unbecoming lne
to most women, but the bouffant sklrt
returns 1t to its honored place III
things sartorial.
There's straight silhouette low waist
ed and long skirted; the 1851 type
which means q bOuffant skirt and ugnt
bodice and the fared type which par
takes of circular effect; skirts hare out
smartly from knee to hem. In sults'
the Balkan blouse coat brings the low
waist to the outer garment. 1t stands
high in favor. This type is popular
In the coat dress and three-piece SUIT.
Crepes are plated in beads; small
beads, iridescent beads, all blended to
the color Of the fabric, are seen on the
models from some of the best design
ers, although some authorities dis
claim the rumor that beads Will con
tinue in their high vogue. The old
fashioned passementerie is now useo
to a striking advantage with DiacS
| gowns.
Another word about the low Waist
line that marks the straight Silhouette
low it is and often belted with wna
appears to be life saver" braided
or a twisted girdle as thick as one
wrist. This 'life saver" type OF
girdle is brought around the nip
about six or eight inches below th'
normal waistline. Very often III
pirdles are thick braids of the fabri'
of the gown; crepes plait to an advan
tage and silks roll admirably. 1t goe
| without saying the "life saver" girdl
is for the slender.
One-piece dresses of navy blue pit
otine conservatively trimmed L
braids, are chiefly interesting on az
count of the sleeves, which are Ions
much trimmed and often have tn
deep armhole that assures swfngin
lines. The sleeve that drips panel
we still have with us, as well as tn
fsleeve which is nothing more nor les
than an extension Of the shoulder cap
of the frock.
All skirts are long; eight inche
from the floor for suits, four and 81
inches for dresses is the edict which
at last obeyed.
| A famous designer gives this TO
mula to women who resent the comm
of the long skirt. For many wome
honestly regret the passing of the shol
/
skirt.
sIn the privacy Of your own boudo
let down one of your skirts to II
very instep, choose soft fabric th'
drapes in long intriguing folds. Mo,
about before full-length mirror an
note the grace Of line. Wrap cap
like garment about your shoulders ar
nut on a large hat. The charm of Il
femininity Of this garb will conqu'
any woman's prejudice against Il
long skirt. Give plenty OF time
the experiment. and you will go for
a champion of the new mode.
"Short skirts will look passe
your newly educated vision. A lol
skirt, the earmark of fall mode. W
gladden.. not sadden, your eye. 70
too, will wear long skirt"