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Show 11 1 I I 1 I I 1 1 I I 1 1 1 I I 1 1 1 I I I I I I 1 I I I I i I I I i i i i l I I l II I I 1 1 I 1 I I I i 1 1 I I I II I III 1 I I 1 I I 1 I I b Buttons Play an Important Part jj I! By CHERIE NICHOLAS " -'T''tlltlttttlt tti " MM ,AXcD ' ) tvi - y 1 i iPll Looks as If Dame Fashion had cornered the button market this season. sea-son. The importance of buttons as they either fasten or trim the new blouses, frocks and coats cannot be overstated. What counts most in this game of "button, button" which desiguers are I I I i I 1 1 I 1 I 1 i I I 1 I 1 1 i i i I I i I i I playing with so much enthusiasm this season is to so position them that they will be as decorative as thy are useful. use-ful. From the various suggestions in the picture one may get an idea of both the effectiveness and the versatility versa-tility of button treatments as they enhance the new modes. Particular attention Is called to tho coat where the buttons are placed below be-low the waistline. On the dress the buttons at the neckline have gone diagonal di-agonal as has the movement of tho stripes which pattern the material. The skirt is one of the new buttoned types which is so popular at present. The first wee sketch In the Illustration Illustra-tion goes to show that even a slnglo button if placed at the very most strategic point can be highly ornamental. orna-mental. Notice in the next little picture that buttons are ranged on a plaid waistcoat. waist-coat. The vogue for waistcoats or mannish vests with either single or double-breasted buttoning is emphasized, empha-sized, in connection with the tailored suit which is so smart for spring. Crystal buttons arranged on either print silks or summery cottons in connection con-nection with scallops as shown in the third sketch at the top of this group make a very effective trimming. Below, considering the sketches from left to right, the first suggests an Interesting In-teresting placement of buttons on both skirt and bodice, the white triangular rever producing a striking contrast. The same Idea of buttons on both skirt and the blouse or vestee Is pleasingly pleas-ingly varied in the center miniature drawing. Again in the concluding sketch buttons but-tons are made a pleasing trimming feature In connection with scallops. Among the lessons taught by this group of suggestions two are outstanding outstand-ing the placement of buttons on the diagonal and the use of buttons below the waistline as they button the coat or the skirt. (C). 1931. Western Newspaper Union.) tttftftfttfftftwtwttt! |