The Glenwood post., 1924-03-20

tne use Vi pidltS opening lLtO Iu!lneSS
below the pockets on black rep tunic
dress.
An intricate dress has the peplum
silhouette at the sides. Two circular
sections starting as peplums turn back
on themselves, forming jabot plalt
each side of the front of the skirt.
This Is feature of the new skirts fa-
vored by many of the best designers
and frequently seen.
Much admired is suit of red and
blue changeable alpaca. 1t has plated
insets let into the sides of plain blue
which give 1t the peplum effect. A
narrow stand-up collar, Chinoise in
cut, is of the plain blue and cuffs of
about the same width are also of the
plain material.
Silk and Wool for Gowns.
Afternoon frocks as well as those
for morning find wealth of inspira.
ton in the new silk and wool fabrics.
The chantilly laces are usually re-
served for use in the evening, as are
the metal laces, while vegetable silk
is being discussed wherever fashions
are subject of interest. What the
final verdict regarding this substitute
will be remains to be seen. 1t is to
be called by its trade name so that
one shall recognize 1t eventually.
whether one uses 1t or not. Satin
mouflon imprime, vegetable silk
showing one satin side and the oth er
printed and velvety, was featured In
one of the smart collections in Paris
Authentic figures as to the amour,
Of silk actually produced by the silk
worm and the amount consumed az
silk convince one that all is not silk
that shimmers.
OF course much of the imitation silk
is used in the weaves which take the
place of knitted silk floss and are in
reality, now that they have perfected
the process, much more practical for
knitted dresses and sweaters than the
pure silk, as the substitute is lighter
and keeps its shape better. A weave
with a slightly rough or knotted ef-
feet in this silk or mixed with the real
silk is especially attractive in plaids
which nave an unusually good combi.
nation of bright but soft colors.
Printed Silks Are Attractive.
Printed silks are really bewildering
In the variety Of pattern and charm
Of color. Some designs for sports and
frocks for morning wear are so fine
that the eye sees 1t at a little dis
tance as one tone, but others are 80
ond xufdo1v hat khA
design appears as few large disks Of
embroidery on the dress. A beautiful
crepe is printed In huge roses In dull
reds and an odd silk broche has q
printed pattern like chintz.
For evening a gold lame. which Is
to say a weaved design. makes one
think of a Chinese evening landscape,
that Is. II one hss imagination enough.
Bars Of gold which look like clouds
have large round moons also of gold
floating about and heavy border
copies that seen on the bottom of Chi
nese coats, close circles and waves
with only narrow line between.
Laces used for evening gowns are
cobweblike In weave and not at all
like the Iaces of last season, unless
they may be regarded as progressions
from the latter. For example, large,
fragile lotus leaves etched In silver on
background of sulphur-yellow tulle,
or a silver tissue with a raised de-
sign in beige wool. and wool can be
lacelike when treated In this manner.
Cellophane II used for odd weaves
which simmer with the strawllke
material