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Show TUNIC ENSEMBLE A FAVORITE; PICTURESQUE JUVENILE FROCKS IT Wi.iULD se:n as If all fashionable womankind Is destined to be tunlc-froiktd tunlc-froiktd this seuson. In these two-J two-J pl.-ce ensembles, stylists recognize their (.(.poMunity to give expression to I a -..-al;h of ideas, and surely. Judging from advance spring showings, ibey are making the most of It. Creative genius Is crowning Itself with glory, finding In the s-parate i tunic and sk'.rl a source of never end-1 end-1 lug Inspiration for effectively combining combin-ing fabrics, exploiting color and In- ! stitch on silken frocks this Is fashion's fash-ion's promise to "good little girls" this : season. It is a happy inspiration, this ! of trimming frocks for little tots in I embroideries which have for their theme Mother GiK.se and Kate Green-away Green-away figures. Not only is this method j of trimming u success from the artistic I viewpoint, but to the children these I pictorial decorations serve as a constant con-stant source of entertainment, i While the frock of silk which little daughter Is wearing in the picture ; if r A . ) t -- v i ,-. : ?.' -V I - . v. ? i 4 - ' w r " , j , k wss- Www . CHARMING TUNIC FROCK dulglng In Intriguing design. To women of fashion these ensemble costumes cos-tumes are of special appeal, for a skirt and tunic whicli may be worn together or In other combination at will, is Indeed In-deed a happy possession. The vogue for gay prints Is most opportune op-portune when It comes to designing tunic ensembles. These fantastically patterned materials, especially printed crepes, make up handsomely with plain silks or satins, using the latter for the skirt or costume slip over which is posed the below-the-knee length blouse. The solid-colored fabric also serves as trimming in manner such as the picture herewith defines. If one so desires, costume slips with plaited flares may be bought separately, separate-ly, and for the home dressmaker this simplifies the making of these two-piece two-piece costumes. Furthermore, it Is an Incentive to own a number of slips, thus varying color effects and general effect. The model Illustraled features an Interesting Idea, that of trimming the I underarm seam. One of fashion's diversions, di-versions, this season. Is to elaborate herewith would be pretty even If rt did not have an embroidery design of windmill and cunning child figures, anyone who has an eye for the beautiful beau-tiful appreciates at a glance that these pictures, dcjne with colorful floss in outline stitch, add a distinctive charm to the model. The dress here Illustrated happens to be silk navy with an orange border. bor-der. The' idea could be carried out every bit as successfully In gingham, chumbray or fine linen. The fact that there Is a contrasting border should be taken note of by the. mother who plans to make a dress for her little girl similar to the one pictured. pic-tured. Borders of one kind or another an-other are conspicuously a method of trimming this season, not only for children's frocks, but for those of grownups as well. Since fine handwork of all sorts distinguishes dis-tinguishes little girl's frocks ' more than ever this season, It Is an Incentive Incen-tive to mothers to "do It now" ready for coming summer wear. Lavender Is again a favorite color for children's dresses in simple lines and extend un- t hA-- 4. - A-A I v -'s WITH PICTURE-BOOK FIGURES the side seams of the tonic with decorative dec-orative buttons and loops or lengths of lace Insertion, fancy stitchery or oihe modes of trimming. While the favorite tunic is straight lined and slim, some of the very newest new-est models show a flare at the hem line. This Is In accordance with the late vogiie. These flares may be the result of a set-on circular ruffle. Picture-book figures and scenes uppliqued and done In outline stitch Is carried out in plain lavender volla with a lavender and white checked border, the entire very sheer. Hera and there are scattered bouquets of multi-colored flowerets done in lazy-daisy lazy-daisy stitch. Cunning little pantiea accomiany the dress, the knee bandg being of the checked material with liny flowers scattered about. Scullops are much n evidence either for silk or wash frocks. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. I ' lS25- VfttTB Newspapr Union.) |