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Show CRETONNE FOR HOUSE WEAR; SWEATERS MORE GORGEOUS ORETONNE seems to be wielding an hypnotic spell over all fashion-dom. fashion-dom. This persuasive material actually actual-ly cajoled some appreciative somebody Into giving It a try-out as a medium for a full-length summer topcoat To say that the experiment was a success, bnt mildly expresses It. Once the first cretonne coat made Its appearance, teholdl all fashlomlom went cretonne-coat cretonne-coat mad. Cretonne coats to the right of as, cretonne coats to the left of us, and up to the last day of summer cretonne coats reigned In countless nnmber. At any rate we have learned to appreciate ap-preciate the charm of this beauteous material and we are loth to allow it tie neck" which Is winning the majority ma-jority vote In this present-day contest. Although the popular sweater be of ntmost conservatism, It is obvious that whatever It may lack In spectacular detail. It makes up for In elegance of quality and exquisite finesse. The fln-i fln-i est of sephyrs and woolen yarns, much i of which Is Imported, are employed In construction of the modern sweater. Then, too, It Is distinguished by perfection per-fection of lines which conform gracefully grace-fully to the figure and, best of all, comfort com-fort Is assured in that these quality-kind quality-kind sweaters are lightweight, yet warm. The new turtle neck, which opens at Will, features the handsome sweater (T ' - t " ,f " v vv . - , - i i f - h TrrK. i ) 1 f Pretty "Dress Up" ADron of Cretonne. to settle back Into the conventional role It once played as medium for draperies and household decoration. No, Indeed! Then there are newly designed cretonne cre-tonne aprons which are entrancing. The picture reveals a winsome model. If there is such a thing as a "dress-up" "dress-up" apron, this Is It, for It is actually piped with heavy black satin, which of course places It In the patrician class. Some there are who prefer the solid colored apron trimmed with cretonne. Very effective color schemes are worked out In this way. Chambrny In the picture. Knitted of red alpaca with white striped trimming, its color-fulness color-fulness cannot fail to appeal to the schoolgirl, likewise to the sports enthusiast en-thusiast who graces tennis court and golf links. In the outfitting of the school and college girl, knitted togs bid fair to play a very Important part this fall. The mode Insists that the component parts of the costume be carefully selected se-lected relative to a perfect ensemble. Good style Is expressed In trim sweaters sweat-ers whose accompanying skirt, be It cloth, silk or knitted, partakes of the general scheme, the perky little felt bat Tailored Sweater in Bright Colors. Is usually selected In rose, or maize, blue or green, for the body of the apron, with borderings of cretonne, also pockets which carry flowers and motifs which reflect the basic color. If one has leisure, the prettiest house dresses and , aprons are elaborated with applique of touquefs cut from tlie cretonne. In fact, the Idea of cretonne cre-tonne applique is one which applies to satin and silk backgrounds as well. In the spirited election now going on wltliln the precincts of sweater-dom, sweater-dom, the successful candidate, so fur. Is a very reserved and conservative type. Apparently the requisite qualification quali-fication or enrollment In the list of contestants for style supremacy Is that of smart simplicity. Without a doubt. It Is the sweater which boasts long sleeves and high neck, especially "tur- relating Itself to the entire by vlrtun of Its matched shade. Ombre effects are a new color note In advance sweater modes. While the tailored aspect Is maintained, the novelty nov-elty coloring is of captivating charm. There Is something eminently fascinating fascinat-ing in a sweater which is daintily white at the top, taking on a lavender tint, then a deeper tone until at its hip line it develops into a glorious pansy purple. pur-ple. Cloth of purple is suggested as a tasteful medium for a proper skirt to complete this costume. Perhaps the color scale of the sweater graduates from white through shell pink and tones of Increasing Intensity until It climaxes into that popular and handsome hand-some shade, bois de rose. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. (. 1SJ5. Wto Niwipp Union.) |