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Show PRACTICAL HATS FOR SPRING; TUB FROCKS IN WIDE VARIETY IN AT. I. new Apparel for spring, and especially In huts and drosses, the Htyles are moving rapidly forward in one direction, mid It Is the direction of femininity. There In nothing severely severe-ly plain, misters or boyish about the new modes they are committed to daintiness and to diversity, they are traveling away from uniformity. In dresses this development reaches a climax In the full skirted, long and lacy "robes do style" that are displayed dis-played for evening und, in modified (II : ' V' .s&ZrTF? (MM '"vA- ;vv) -7 i v J -4f" i "A i ("X -'v J&? A 7 v , Vi 4i K'r fiM I x Interpretations, for afternoon wear. I 2. ',s,-'"'"' Suits and frocks have pretty touches I . and trimmings that add the note of ,AV daintiness to the most ' practical of y -T' " '7' clothes. The spirit of the spring modes Is ' clearly expressed In the group of wear- " ' Interpretations, for afternoon wear. Suits and frocks have pretty touches and trimmings that add the note of daintiness to the most ' practical of clothes. The spirit of the spring modes Is clearly expressed In the group of wearable wear-able and practical hats pictured here. They are made of silk, or straw, or of the two totnblned, and, while not "fu.'ssy," they are a long way from the simplicity of the vanishing felt The model at the upper left with a graceful grace-ful straw brim has Its crown covered with a printed silk which forms an "ear" at the side and a collar as well. A small ornament puts emphasis on these new trimming features. Next to It a bangkok straw Joins forces with grosgraln ribbon In a remarkably good lilece of artistry. It has a fancy braid collar and three loops of ribbon as a ,inlsh. The pretty beret at the center of the group Is tleverly draped of silk, and has narrow braid stitched on one edge and three braid ornaments for adornment. In shape, the small tiat nt the lower left Is reminiscent their muklng. Recently the smock has been acldid to the list of our washable wash-able belongings and Its vogue Is increasing in-creasing enormously along with that of the white service dresses, such as are worn by doctors' assistants, nurses, beauty specialists and housewives. House dresses and apron dresses still look to gingham as the material most In tune with their serviceable character. Styling Is Important In them as well as In other varieties of tub frocks, and they are prettily dec- j Group of Spring Hats. orated with touches of organdie in collar and accessories, with fancy stitching and pearl buttons. The style appeal Is even more emphasized In frocks for morning wear of linen and of plain or printed broadcloth or of rayon alpaca. Besides the usual one-piece one-piece styles, these are made In two-piece two-piece effects, and the rayon fabrics seem destined to add a new chapter to the story of tub frocks. Tne same materials are used for washable sports frocks. The daintiest versions of the tub frock appear In those dresses meant for wear on summer afternoons. They Include many frocks of plain or printed print-ed voile or other sheer materials, and find ribbons and lingerie laces appro- rS 1 in it i ' 1 ' s ' i I I ;r tf' 'v, i 1 Y sr. 1 J- A Dainty Tub Frock. of the little felt, but It Is crocheted of "faw braid and trimmed with an ciriivcnt of straw and silk. The sitiMet lint, but the most difficult to r ';. finishes the group, revealing an expert craftsman may ac-( ac-( ii-riish with silk and needlework. An ''i-Miiont of brilliants Is posed at the f-ont Sir.ce the term "tub frocks" has come to Include a wide variety of washable dresses, the matters of styling and materials have grown In Importance. House dresses and apron dresses still outnumber all other varieties va-rieties of tub frocks, but the demand for morning dresses, sports dresses und washable frocks for summer afternoons aft-ernoons shows a constant Increase and has brought In new materials and much atteutlot- to detail and style in priate adornments. One of these pretty affairs may be studied In the picture. It Is embellished with a conventional con-ventional flower motif, embroidered at the front and repeated on the sleeves. There are many beautiful colors and color combinations possible in these dainty frocks and all look well with white shoes and stockings. Besides simple embroidery, other needle work ns hemstitching, drawn work and applique is favored for the adornment of these dainty tub frocks for summer nfternoous. Self-trim-mlngfi of ruffles or tucks nnd, especially, espe-cially, the vogue for narrow lingerie laces, all bring grist to the mill of the needle woman. j JCLIA BOTTOMLET. I (. 1826. Western Newspaper Union.) |