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Show MODISH LINGERIE FOR SERVICE; SCALLOPS RIVAL THE FLARE NOW In tlio after-holiday lull is the lliuu tn lake Inventory of one's JlnirIo supply. Whether one does It through the buylni; or horne-sewing method new combinations, step-in.s uud costume slips niu.st In; acquired, one would keep up with fashion's pace. In uiiilcrthln'M as well as frocks iinil outer wraps styles change. This season mure than ever there is a notable difference In many of the undergarments. This is fe'reatly due mum,? ' f 59 j ' .'. Vc-v';-1 Modish Spring Lingerie. to the introduetion of fullness about .the hemline which lakes the place of the heretofore slim silhouette. ; To meet this new condition the designer de-signer of pretty undergarments must, 'through subtle adjustment, make necessary nec-essary concessions. Kor instance, the .latest Idea is to introduce godets of luce Into (he skirt portions of combination com-bination costume slip and gown. Youthful slips not only emphasize ,Bkirt brevity but they also substitute a lilted bandeau top for the low-waist-ed effects which oaee prevailed, in models for more developed figures Iho slender line is retained, wide llouuciug or lace forming the Hare. As to trimming there Is a decided trend toward using net and footing. collection are combinations of georgette geor-gette decorated with ribbon applique. Paris says, "Let scallops reign supreme su-preme in costume designing," and tiiey do, Judging from the multitudinous multitudi-nous number of gowns and wraps and two-piece dresses which are greatly bescalloped this season, It Is a question ques-tion whether scallops or flares are receiving re-ceiving most attention from noted couturiers at present. According to late models emanating from various renowned French ateliers, the honors are divided. The illustration presents a very attractive at-tractive exponent of the scalloped frock, also the newest interpretation of the flare. Arranging scallops -In tiers is an outcome of the trend of the vogue for scallops and then more scallops. This lovely model is of flat crepe in a fashionable old rose shade. It bears out (he fact that all soft and unusual colorings will be called into play for spring and summer frocks. The decorative scallop has made its appearance on the two-piece frock, in inieresling ways. That is, the blouse curries a scalloped hemline matched to that of the skirt. Sometimes only Showing the Scallop and the Flare. Kven the hem about the ankles shows a dainty finish of rullled footing, often mulching t lie net insertion which Joins the seams. Net or Valenciennes Insert ion would lie equally effective for a combination such as the picture shows. A whimsical touch to colored voile undergarments is the edging of black foming. I'each, maize, rose, blue or orchid filmy step-ins or coniblnal ions can lie made of sheer silk or voile with black footing finishings at little expense, anil this home sewing is a ; most delightful pastime when midsea-' midsea-' son snows have not yet melted and in-. in-. dooM seems so enticing and "comfy." Very charming also In the lingerie the jumper Is . scalloped, the skirt adopting a circular flare. It is remarked re-marked that in most Instances when the silhouette conforms to straightli.ie j models, then scallops are brought into play as a trimming. As to the flare Its interpretations are too versatile to enumerate, but one instance is of unusual outstanding interest namely semi-fitted princess lines which ripple into a flare at the hemline after the manner of the smart street dress pictured to the left. This rather extreme style Is characteristic of the coming mode. JULIA BOTTOM LEY 1326, Western Nwapapr Vnlon.J |
