The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-22
RED FLANNEL
GIVES PLACE
TOCEORGETTE
Clumsy Cambria Undergarments
of Years Ago Supplanted
by Those of Sheer
Colorful Silks.
SIMPLICITY is KEYNOTE
Cold Cloth Lingerie Is Chosen
for Evening-Black and
Two.Toned Effects
Popular.
By HEDDA HoYT.
(Hnren for The United PressD

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NEw foRk. by Mail l.l-Lingere Of
crepe de chenes and georgettes has COM
pletely wiped the Sisterhood Of the Red
flannels off the fashion map. For no
article in feminine apparel has under
gone the rapid change in recent years
as has the undersarmcnt. From the
clumsy, bc-ruffled, starchy cambrics they
have grown more sheer each season until
now one could easily hold a week ends 5
supply in the palm Of ones hand. In
fact, one Fifth Avenue house which spe.
cializes in lingerie has tiny. patent
leather suit case about eight inches long
called lie petit irousseau" which holds
a nighigown, underves, and a combina-
iion sci for the bride. Imagine a bride
Of few years back trying to crowd her
mighty into il,
The rise Of the crepe de chene and
georgeite in the making Of undergar.
ments has been interesting to watch.
How shyly We put aside our white linens
and nainsooks as We gently stepped into
our first pink crepe de chenes! As we
have grown boldcr. pinks have given way
10 more vivid colors and what We con.
sidered rather vcnturesome in former
days We now cast aside as passe.
Matching underwear to the shades Of
ones gown is fashions latest whim and
no shade can be too colorful for the lin
gcrie of this season. Hose Of grey fade
into bloomers and petticoats Of the same
tone. For the navy blue costumes there
are lovely shades Of lavenders and pur- |
pies.
The envelope chemise seems to have
been discarded for the present and the |
chemise with bloomers or step-in draw
ers is the favorite sort Of lingerie for just
now. This combination is extremely
practical for the chemise can be made
long enough to take the place Of a petit.
coat or short enough to be worn with
heavier gowns and suits. These chemise
are all made with the short Empire yokes
with straps over the shoulders. the straps
being made Of the same material as the
garment rather than Of ribbon.
They arc made in gold and silver
cloths to match the evening gowns as
well as in 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 over
tapping another. so that when standing
a straight petticoat effect is obtained.
The panels can be made in varigating
rolors. II
Most Of the American made lingerie
is made Of crepe de chene, gcorgette or
Isdium silk. From Paris we have the
triple voile which closely resembles chif-
Ion, but has body enough to give il
wearing qualities. Another imported ma
Ierial is printed linen in colors. the
printing being placed as a border in |
4 black silhouette design. I
Simplicity is the keynote found in all
he newest models. There is very little
ace except on some Of the more expen. I
i've bridal outfits, where baby Irish cro-
-het is used as a yoke foundation. Ruff.
les and iucks are passe. Hemstiiching
N three closely placed rows is the fav-
,rite finishing for edges.
In using georgettes. usually two colok
ire placed one over the other, giving a
wo-toned effect. French blue over ma I
ents gives a charming shade, as does
he nalest preen oyer rose Nighf powus .