New Britain herald., 1928-04-23
BY HENRI BENDET.

printed frock has tiers of ruffles ( Of black baku with rose aigette an
 BY HENRI BENDEL
 New York. April o3.--I.ast year. with straight Lps-and downs the modish thing, ruffle might have been defined as Something that used to adorn a petticoat when there were petticoats."
 This year the woman who does not know ruffles as an exterior adorn- mcnt does not know her styles.
 Nolants, as the French call them, are singularly expressive of the un- dulatinc feminine grace in which the new modes revcl. They arc the per ct.trimming for summer. for their airincss and fIuffiness have much in common with the breczes that charm us in simmer.
 From pa.jamas for the boudoir to gowns for formal Newport and Southampton functions, ruf1'les are cminently correct for trimming this year.
 Finds Repetition is Effective
 The majority of them are of self material. Especially the fact is true if the fabric is printed chiffon georgette, crepe dc chine, satin oi handkerchief linen.
 Rufflcs that pose diagonally across & skirt are likely to follow the same line Of chic across the waist and then emphasize it on the sleeves, The same is true of curves. Icpcti- ton has it's value in this particular field.
 In addition 10 the gcomctric line along which ruffles arc applied. the kinds. width and fullncss of rufflcs give endless variety 10 this kind of trim. Thc pert onc-inch fig urcI ru(flcs cut on straight lines and gathered very full so they stick ou l.. 10 show their colorful pipinss have only distant relation to the sNeltc. gently undulating. circular rufflc that is gathered not at all. Add to this the fact that their edges may he noticed. scallopod, tucked. lace edged. or coloriul]y bound, and on" can sec that I mean 'endless' NarI- cty as ruffle possibilities.
 Black fiat crepe is one Of lh" most successful materials for rutfle trimming for the reason that unless lace be rich or embroidery just the right sort, this material demands self o1namcntation.
 Hand- Rolled Ruftlcs
 I show today an import that Is extremely simple and yet has dis tinc,ivc clcgance--a little afternoon frocl> in which its wearcr would feel equal to any function. The hodic" is cut simply with an interesting neck]inc consisting Of an inset band forming q V that reaches to the center of the waist where the rnf- fles begin.
 These rIflles ar" rows Of rows Of band rolled circularly cut affairs. Their nonchalanco, it seems to me, would inevitably be transmitted 10 their wcarer. X wide Eirdle IS ca HsHL III 'tU'I "lth ft Io7' VI ""' ''' buckle outlined in brilliants, the only touch of color.
 For Summer Wear
 I also show one of my new sum- mcr ensembles, q, printed frock and plain coat of beige crepella that makes great use of ruff|es. Rose, beige and black arc the dominating colors. Ruffles tier tho skirt and c11rNing around the bodice. suggest a bolero. Every rutflc is bound "ith brown. 3 color which is picked up in the border Of the kcrchief scarf.
 The coat is full length and lined with the printed silk. The hat l choose for this ensemble is a Re- houx creation of black ba1ln with a ,ose aigette and black bow trim.
 Suggestive of a wheat field under the summers hrecz"s is another printed frock-hoth because of the soft tans and greens Of its design on it's shimmcrins surface and because Of the waving manner in which its ruffles are applied
 Secures Rhythmic Effect
 Circular ruffIes tier the skirt in a waving. circular manner, follow the same rippling around the bodice and repeat the rhythm around the sleeves. These rufflcs arc bound al t"rnately in green and in tans, in- crcasing the ripping illusion.
 With this q green baku straw hat is worn. smart in it's smaIlness, chic in it's trim.