Bodices

Bodices.

They May or May Not Be like the Skirt.

For small evening functions bodices of figured or embroidered velvet are worn with skirts of plain silk. Sometimes plain velvet with rich applications forms the bodice. The uolorinjr is kept in relation throughout. For example, a skirt of thick pale pink changeable silk is worn with a bolero bodice of garnet velvet, with an open, cut design thrown into relief by a lining of the pink silk.

The bolero claims al seasons for its own and appears year after year in every variety of form and with all sorts of additions and trimmings.

The bodice differing from the skirt dings tenaciously to life and is still well

worn, in spite of repeated attempts to suppress it. There are innumerable very attractive silk bodices, ranging from th simple shirt waist style of plain taffet to the most elaborate arrangements of lace, embroidery and spangles, to be worn at theaters, concerts or small informal evening receptions.

The bodice shown in the picture is of laurel green grosgrain. It is slightly gathered at the waist behind and stretched in front, forming a slight point. The yoke is closely shirred, as are the close sleeves, and there is a short, tight bolero of antique guipure, fastened by a brooch. A band of guipure insertion simulates a .corselet. The belt is of moss green velvet, with jeweled buckles and slides, and the collar is also of velvet, with a guipure ruffle.

JUDIC CHOLLET.