The evening world. Newspaper, March 4, 1922, Page 20

Pleasing Anticipations of * DESIGNS BY MILDRED LODEWICK. ~ ef By Mildred Lodewick. Copyright, 1922 (The New York Evening World) by the Press Publishing Co. i O spur our jaded winter spirits Sk come such appetizing colors as tangerine, raspberty, lemon and lime, expressed in the new dis- “plays of summer fabrics. And with "the anticipation of summer sunshine, we sally forth to select from the fas- cinating array enough to concoct a whole wardrobe full of lovely clothes. These are the days when sewing in the cozy atmosphere of the home is a fascinating diversion, and when one plays with such delectable colors and fixtures the result is sure to be.en- chanting. Sheer dimities and Swisses cross- barred and striped with wide or candy stripes, dotted patterns or delicately sprayed ones are youthful, while the crashes, linens and various sport silks are characterized fpr practical wear. Whatever the new materials are, however, they are inspiring to all who © view them. The present is none too early to begin one’s summer clothes, which when the season arrives will give you more satisfaction and pleas- ure to have on hand than those of any other season. Before beginning to make up your new materials, or finish buying them, take out from the boxes those frocks you laid away last summer. You, of course, had every intention of making use of them again, and this is the time to look them over and decide what can be done with them. You will be disillusioned, no doubt, because after a garment is once worn, whether laundered or not, and whether of cotton, linen or silk, it yellows; and, too, the slight fade that didn't seem bad to you at the end of a summer will look different now umid fresh materials. The styles also will not seem quite right—the waistlines will not be as long as we are wearing them now, and the skirts will be quite short and will lack the uneven effect about the edge. Im some instanees these de- ficiencies might be overcome, You might fix up a frock that was faded about the meck and shoulders with a deep yoke and gleeves of lace, either cream color or in a color dyed to match the dress. Such a yoke is incorporated in the design I am of- fering at the left. And as for lengthening the waistline, a wide ribbon girdle draped about the hips, the top edge meeting, the waistline, will accomplish the desired effect pro- vided your waistband is not fitted in tu the form; and the silhouette from neck to hips is pretty nearly straight. For the short skirt there are ways such as inserting rows of lace band- ing, or of fabric or ribbon banding in self or contrasting color. And for achieving the jagged, unéven effect around the edge one might add panels of lace that hang straight, or jabot down to drop points. On dress frdécks of chiffon or lace such points drop very long, almogt reaching the ground. Ribbon also in a four or five inch -width can be used to form many nar- row panels around a skirt, dropping longer than the skirt edge. Another suggestion for refurbishing a last year’s frock is to supply a new and distinctive sleeve. It might be of lace, net or colored fabric which matches the figure or stripe in the frock. The centre figure in. my, sketch introduces a dainty apology, for a sleeve in a frock intended for semi-evening occasions or formal afternoons, At many summer resorts this type of frock is donned late in the after- noon and is appropriate for dancing in the evening. Accordion plaited chiffon, indestructible voile or fine French cotton voile forms the main portion of the frock, with lace forming a round yoke that tops the arms. In delightful contrast strands of narrow ribbon drop from the band to be caught at the wrist by a narrow band of the lace. Tiny crystal or colored sparkling beads might be_sewn over the lace, and where it is introduced on the girdle would prove very effective. Down the front of the skirt the ribbon appears from under the girdle to drop in ends that are weighted with knots or bead balls. As a smart complement to the sport skirt and coat, I am showing a gilet which could be made of-one of the novelty cretonnes or reps, or of silk. It buttons closely up the front to meet a flat collar of the blouse ma- terial, and when the coat is removed presents, as may be seen at the right, a sportive air that is appreciated about a country elub veranda, For the Home Dressmaker Copyright, 1922, (New York Evening World) by Press Publishing Co. Dear Miss Lodewick: | would like to remodel a tan Canton crepe frock in some Way so as to cover several small spots on the front of the skirt. It lie a slender one- piece model, with straps of Georgette set on at the bust line, each side of back and front, and dropping over skirt to be caught up under the edge. Will you h®lip me with a sugges- tion? Am thirty years old, 5 feet 4 inches tall, size 36. MRS. B. S. You could have the skirt embroid- ered with, chenille and flos# in a de- sign to cover the spots, repeating ent- broidery on sleeves and at neck as Suggested, Dear Miss Lodewick: b have a plain dress made of velour in a beautiful shade of light brown, but it meeds elabora-> tion. | had thought to embroider it, but have no time. What would you suggest? It is a one- piece model with set in sleeves of the wide, square type. Am twenty-two years . yd medium build. Miss D. K. R. A trig effect could be achieved by wearing a brown suede leather belt and slashing the right side front of the skirt portion for a pocket, which could be piped with brown velvet, as could also the neck. flash the sleeves up from the bottom a few inches and Pipe them with velv: . also. Dear Miss Lodewick: | have 3% Yards of henna silk, like sample, which § weuld like to make up for myself. Would like « the dress to be prac- tical yet dressy enough for church, &c. Am twenty - eight years of age, 5 feet 3 inches tall, weigh 136 pounds. MRS. W. B. R. This design combines black satin in bands that are glimpsed through narrow bars of the silk, forming an effective trimming, in lines that will become you. pirvettiidl RCH 4, 1922. Summer | bs Glimpses Into N. Y. Shops Copyright, 1922 (The New York Evening World) by the Press Publishing Co. ITE heavy fur evening wraps will i soon be laid aside, but there are beautiful velvet capes to take their place. Salespeople are of the opinion that the black velvet will have the preference. Just now these rich black velvet capes are lined with er- mine, but for the between season there are models in novel develop- ment lined with silvery chiffon or the soft crepes that give the garment such graceful lines. The head-dress has become a part of the evening toilette. Some very handsome ones in black jet are being shown. Most of them have pendant loops of jet falling over the ears and when there is a large pendant directly over the forehead the wearer presents a true Cleopatra type as far as hair adornment is concerned. The Greek draperies that are so fashionable now are probably largely, responsible for the extensive displays of crepe fabrics in the dress goods de- partments. Crepe seems to be the fovorite not only for formal functions but even tailored dresses are being shown in some crepe weave and, of course, this soft clinging fabric has long ago bacome a favorite for negli- gees. For evening wear chiffon takes first place, nevertheless crepe frocks are much in evidence at dances and all evening entertainments. Both the georgette and crepe de Chine continue to be popular and among the new weaves the crepe Marocaiaud Romain are especially favored. Thoge kiltie skirts for girls up to sixteen years promise to be very pop- ular. Thé wool plaid velours and serges are just the thing for present wear. Brown tones are prominent and look well with the pongee waists that are so fashionable now for girls. These skirts are box-pleated and have the suspender attachment. Some of them are marked less than $3. Women like to have a flowing veil or gome lacey drapery on the spring and summer hat so it is not surpris- ing to see a continuation of lacé drap- cries Gh the newest hats and these are in long, flowing effects that really, give a ‘graceful finish to the hat. Several shops are showing models with the hat and stockings matching in color, This is one of the newest fads in Paris, so will, probably, be adopted by ultra-fashionables in New York. An extremely smart suit has a skirt of gray and, by the way, this is @ circular skirt, and the coat is a blue with a pin stripe in gray—a decidedly effeetive combination. een erory rere rag wn ewes