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Show New Silk Jersey Gives Illusion ' Of Slim, Sculptured Silhouette By CIIERIE NICHOLAS I. f 1 ; i V s , 4 ; , s- ' I v k ? - i , - f s - H i i ' - 1 In' ' ( V 1 , - C" - 1 r , s I -:" s'XK !lU ' 1 x1 " t 'I - " 1 1 I ;; ' 1 & I r- '- i. I 4 'l Hi I N ' t , of real distinction and charm. i Sleek and sleeved dinner gowns of silk jersey made with molded torsos and sculpturesque drapery in the inimitable Alix manner call forth the plaudits of the fashion world. Romance and loveliness and feminine fem-inine allure are at their height m a gown of soft gray-tone silk jersey as shown centered in the group. The bodice has a deep V-neck with much drapery coming from the shoulder to give fulness over the bust. The straight-falling generously full skirt slims into lines of infinite grace. Long sleeves accent the new "cov-o0.r," "cov-o0.r," look so definitely high-fash- YOU will take the straight and narrow nar-row path for fall, but in effect only. You will do it by means of illusion caused by the artifices of slimming silk jersies, of draping, subtle goring and intricate cut that achieves the effect of simple, slen- der straightness without losing one feminine curve, one iota of grace or walking comfort. Right at the head of the silk parade of fall fashions comes daytime day-time dresses, evening gowns, i blouses, headgear, cunning little I evening shawls and innumerable other accessory items made of silk jersey. For draping and achieving sculpturesque "lines," there is nothing noth-ing in the entire fabric realm comparable com-parable to supple, lovely silk jersey. Gray silk jersey is endorsed throughout the entire style parade, starting with blouses that will take you from luncheon right through to cocktails and important little dinners. din-ners. For the most part these have long fitted sleeves, although the below-elbow length is also favored. The attractive blouse to the left in the illustration is typical. It is ion for dinner gowns this season. The wide figure-flattering, tight draped midriff is enhanced by buckles jeweled with lovely pink moonstones. Bi-colored silk jersey evening gowns continue to be fashion firsts. These have bodice and apron drapery in one color with midriff and skirt in another, in such dra- matic combinations as flame red with black, accessoried with jet jewelry. Black magic also continues con-tinues in gowns fashioned with sheer silk jersey tops with silk crepe for the skirt or black transparent lace bodices topping heavy black silk jersey skirts enchanting and slightly wicked. A "word to the wise" about caring car-ing for your silk jersey garments. Because it is a knit fabric, it is best to lay your blouses and dresses . - . - j AnH did VOL out flat in a drawer. And did you know that silk jersey practically never requires pressing as the "live" elasticity of silk reduces wrinkle to a minimum? In case an iron does have to be used, be sure just to place the iron on the spot you wish to press without rubbing back and forth, which would stretch the fabric. Silk jersey cleans beautifully beau-tifully too, for the inherent characteristics char-acteristics of the fiber means that if the garment is properly cared for, it will not bag or sag or pull at the seams, but will return to its original size and shape. Delightful to wear under winter coats is sleek silken jersey, never too warm, never too cool just right! ' (Released by Western Newspaper Union. made with a high neck ana curveu seams running toward the armhole in front, in order to secure the cowl drapery in pretty precision The sleeves are long and modish. The draped Persian silk turban gives just the right dash of color to glorify this exceeding chic blouse. Bewitching are the dark silk jer- sey afternoon dresses. Because of the slim fall of the material, skirts are cut slightly fuller and there is much shirred and draped detail in bodices that will flatter every type of figure. See to the right in the group a black silk jersey daytime dress. Here the new long torso sculpture draping interprets current styling at its best. The American designer Kievette created this dress |