New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 12, 1919, Page 6

" FOR SOUTHERN W. Fashion Camera In this illustration we have an ex- ample of a very pleasing and pop- ular sport outfii—a jersey silk skirt, a wash silk blouse and a knitted eilk sweater and straight brimmed eailor hat of coarse straw By Edith M. Burtis OI'T "ITS for southern wear are not every woman's concern at this time, for a big percentage of us can- not enjoy the pleasures of a trip to the of warmth. land perpetual sunshine and Yet we should all be interested in the modes brought out for southern outfits, for these are unquestionably the forerunner of spring fashions. We are usually more interested in spring fashions than in those of any other season, and we should be par- ticularly interested this year because of the peace that reigns, the suffer ings and hardships eliminated, the vic- tory of right that is won. Not all hearts are glad, but time is & marvelous healer of hurts, and dur- ing this process of recovery clothes do much to help a woman to have control of self and not to expose herself to the sympathy ot pssociates, which is always a question- able factor dainty, pretty for good. Let us try to give courage rather than sympathy, hope instead of pity, faith in place of regrets to the woman who has suffered loss or disappoint- ment as the result of the awful war, Wearing pretty clothes and encour- aging the and saddened women of your acquaintance to bereaved de- velop interest anew in pretty clothes are an after-war every woman. Then, too, remember that the boys returned from “over there” have seen s0 much of ugly ruin, much of pitiful human suffering and despair, so much dirt and mud and blood that they are' heart-hungry for sights and sounds to grase from their hearts and minds for a time at least memo- ts of wh will remain until the end of responsibility of s0 ries the gho with them perhaps life. Dress ch up, sisters, and and show your gratitude joy, vour love, your thoughtfulness, your determination to be brave, to be kind, to be what you are—real women—American women— ipable of the same Lrave, steadfast effort as that which is being put forth by the woman of our allied na- tions Today T am showing you some fash- fons that might easily be called joy clothes, for they all are destined to e for pleasurable sports or some special incident of so- ciabilits The 1 in two colors is an southern similar which are northern beaches this gmart and youthful blgomers and is little bathing veloped in a two-color harmony With the suit. recreation or athing costume effec £ wool jersey s suit for styles of worn at summer. suit has with a met of rubbe combination i1 wear, sure to be the This fitted smart de- worn ks Of emerald green rubber is the practical beach wrap that is also sug- gested for the southern wardrobe. But this, too, is a forerunner of what you may expect to see later on at north- ern beaches. The effective hat shown in this illustration is also of rubber, even to the brim trimming that quisitely dainty and attrac lovely afternoon of dove-gray georgette effectively trimmed in bead and bugle embroidery. This is the sort of dress that serves many purposes in a limited w and it is a type also that ve i dress rdrobe, fits into S R S Joel Feder Very practical and yet smart and modish is this sport skirt of a two- color satin combination. As in past seasons pockets are an interesting detail of separate skirt models and this one is no exception to the rule sason, for we now wear th dresses at any time that suits purpose or need, quite without regard for the temperature within or without. Very practical and yet modish is the sport skirt of two-color satin combination. As in past sons, pockets are an interesting detail sheer our smart and opyr 191, by Public Ledger Co Above—Exquisite, tractive is of dove gray georgette effec- dr Fashion Camera dainty and at- this lovely ~afternoon tively trimmed in bead and bugle embroidery. dress that serves mar This is the sort of purposes in a limited wardrobe s one of separate skirt models and this on is no exception to the rule. In the last illustration we have an attractive example of a very pleasing and popular sport outfit, a silk Jer- sey skirt on straight, simple lines, 2 wash-silk blouse and a knitted silk sweater and straight brimmed sailor hat of coarse straw. This is the kind of outfit that be worn with comfort and easc, for one is sure to be conscious of at- tractive appearance and vet can be unmindful, unworried of the effect of wind or dust 1in upon one’s out- fit. Tor the hat may be cieaned and the clothes can be tubbed. can one’s or Glimpses of the Fashions Here and Coming AFFETA evide suits. is said to be much in e for early spring coats and A collar Brown blouses, die, in pique. :mbling the Buster feature of many those of organ- the collar is style is a particularly which case of Tor midwinter spring d lace dresses and early esses frilly frocks of net and are sure to be worn to a I e extent and for the very good reason that such models are youthful and economical fa stel colors of georgette, s popular for south- hats are mostly ht-brim lines. ern wear. These large and on strai A charming eve: Zown for south ern wear is of white taffeta with sil lace and a sash of brilliant ros tin. Truiy an exquisite com on of color and fabric. ver For southern sport Wwear suita of knitted cloth are being sold to a con- siderable extent. Self-colored wool fringe trims some slip-on models made of this fabric. On blouses for sport wear a with turn-over sections style feature frequently noted. high collar is a The chemise dress is sure to be a smart fashion trend for spring. These loose, graceful dresses are particular- Iy attractive when developed in serge and in georgette and in combinations of these materials. An effe ve midseason froc is of georgette and wide moire ribbon of the same color, the ribbon being used for the flounces, girdle and finish for the locse three-quarter sleeves. Metal ribbon is playing quite a prominent part in the development of smart evening gowns of georgette and chiffon; in fact, it is not exaggerating to say, that many evening gowns are made of a combination of these sheer fabrics and metal ribbon. Smart new spring hats in combina- tion of straw and satin have high crowns and narrow turned-up brims and are sometimes described as cup- and-saucer models. The present popularity of brilliant tones of rose suggests that many women have chosen this lovely shade as their victory color. On some of the rough straw hats produced for southern wear velvet flowers flatly appliqued are the only detail of trimming, and quite enough for an artistic effect. An advance model of a spring wrap is of black satin, trimmed with mon- key fur fringe and lined with white cloth. This model is a Paris creation, is fulllength, with dolman-shape top and long shawl collar. Navy blue crepe de chine over crepe satin in matching color with self-col- ored bead embroidery banding is the effective combination chosen by Bulloz for a smart new afternoon dres A Paris-designed slip-over blouse in knee-length is of the one-piece kimono shaping, high, standing collar, fastening to the side in line with the blouse closing that extends to the bust line. The sleeves are three-quar- ter length. This unique blouse is a banana-colored silk jersey and the lower edge and the sleeves are finished with black silk fring Black has a also velvet forms a narrow turn-over on the collar, and black velvet buttons and loops effect the fastening and trim the sleeves. Many hand-made blouses for spring cut with round necks—a good line for the young, but a fatal for the matured are S style Soft, delicate tones of rose are being used extensively for lingerie of geor- gotte. Some pieces are lace-trimmed, others are tailor-finished with hem- stitching or ribbon tched flat, Taffeta and chantilly lace have been used by a Paris designer to develop a simple chemise dress with a cunning apron-front effect; wristlength fitted erican@u’lj eaulyCree i éamma O&)\vanacs 3 that it is the privilege of every American girl to look in her mirror and say, “What can I do, what should I do, to make myself so truly attractive that Mother Nature will rejoice?” I believe that my hair is my crown of beauty, and so, of course, I can never permit my crown to become soiled or dingy or tarnished, for by intelligent care I will keep every thread shining and silken, until when that far-distant day that the white-gold of age crowns me I shall still feel every inch a queen I believe in smiling lips which part readily in glad recognition of friend: whether rich or poor — lips Which curve readily into smiles of happy appreciation of even small services rendered. 1 believe in hands which are strong comes and capable and abls to perform homely tasks if need be. Yet I believe that it is my duty to keep them as fine and well cared for as a properly groomed woman should. I believe in serviceable footwear which will protect my health as the season requires, for health is a God- given treasure to be safeguarded and never flung lightly away. I believe in the dignity of work well done and in the desirability of dress- ing suitably for my work, whatever it may be. I believe in the American man and his lasting admiration for the girl who has a worth-while purpose in life. I believe in my right to admire all that is lovely and harmonious. The Creator Himself has painted the sun- sets and sunrises, has fashioned the flowers and perfumed each distinc- EAR SHOW TREND FOR SPRING sleeves, with deep ruffles of the lace, are also a distinctive feature of this effective model, Round-necked, collarless blouses of linen and of batiste, many of these cut With a small yoke slightly dropped in front, are a pleasing style tendency for young girls and youthful women. Elaborate blouses are of net, heav- ily embroidered and trimmed with lace as well. These are mostly in white and ivory. Georgette is again heralded as the favorite material for spring blouses, and this is not to be questioned if we stop to consider the charm and prac- ticability of blouses develoned in this fabric. It is said that orchid is likely to be a prominent color in spring millinery. This color alone is sometimes trying, but is exquisite in combination with some other colors. What is known as Italian green is another color suggested as a victory color; but it likely that this color will be universally accepted by, women, except, perhaps, as trimming; is not Joel Feder Of emerald green rubber is this practical beach wrap for the south- ern wardrobe. The effective hat is also of rubber, even to the brim trimming that so closely resembles ostrich banding A bathing costume of wool jersey in two colors, with an effective em- broidery trimming and fitted bloomers. The smart little bathing helmet of rubber is in a two-color combination, in harmony with the suit for it is a trying color, becoming only to the few. Pajama sets of decidedly gay-colored calico have recently been introduced, but this would seem to be no good reason for any extensive vogue of such apparel. Evening gowns of black are enjoy- ing favor now, and this mode has brought forth petticoat slips, cami- soles and separate petticoats of black net and lace and black georgette and lace. The hair dressed low, quite at the nape of the neck, a spring predic- tion that is causing the milliners much concern. tively, and has given the birds and the waterfalls and the running brooks and the winds each an exquisite music of its own. And surely He has done it for our pleasure! I believe in my right to laugh and to play and to rest as well as to work, for it is the sparkle of the morning and the glitter of diamond dewdrcps which make the heat and burden of noonday bearable. I belleve in skirts which do not sweep the streets, gathering germs in their folds, and yet which are long enough for beauty and modesty. I believe in my right—my woman's right—to serve the American flag, but I will not forget that the courage of the commonplace may be my pa- triotic part, and if so I will accept my assignment to my duty with grateful acquiescence, ready to do my Ddgsh