1926

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Designer May, 1926 pg. 18
#8656

A panel box plait at the back adds a desirable fullness to this good-looking coat dress. Use very fine twill, wool crepe, flannel, satin crepe, silk crepe, tussah or linen.
36 bust requires 2 7/8 yards 54 inch fine twill, 7/8 yard 39 inch corded silk (collar). The lower edge measures about 1 5/8 yards.
The dress is adapted to women and misses of 32 to 48 bust.

 
Designer April, 1926 pg. 18
#8609

Here’s the very latest version of the popular two-piece frock – a novelty blouse of Georgette worn over a plaited skirt of bordered silk crepe.
36 bust requires 2 ½ yards 39 inch Georgette (blouse), 3 1/8 yards 39 inch bordered silk crepe (skirt), 1 1/8 yards 35 inch China silk (camisole).
The lower edge measures about 3 1/8 yards.
The dress is modish for women and misses of 32 to 44 bust.

Designer September, 1926 pg. 17
#8825

A decorative design in appliqué or painting is effectively used on the full Georgette sleeves of this one-piece dress. The dollar is convertible and a box plait at either side gives a trimming-strap effect. Kasha, wool crepe, cashmere, crepe de Chine, flat crepe and satin are suitable.
36 bust requires 1 ½ yards 54 inch kasha and 1 5/8 yards 39 inch silk crepe.
Lower edge measures about 1 ¾ yards. The dress is becoming to women and misses of 32 to 44 bust.

Designer June, 1926 pg. 17
#8703

The smocked dress is the vogue and this model with embroidered trimming bands and full raglan sleeves is suited to soft silk or voile with narrow sash of self-material.
36 bust requires 3 5/8 yards 39 inch silk crepe and ¼ yard 35 inch contrasting silk crepe (bands).
The lower edge measures about 1 ¾ yards.
The dress is becoming to women and misses of 32 to 40 bust.

Designer September, 1926 pg. 17
#8824
#8818

A waistcoat blouse of tub silk, habutai or silk crepe worn with a skirt of wool plaid, tweed or flannel suggests a natty costume for golf. And there’s an inverted plait at either side of the skirt to give one ample freedom for the game.
36 bust requires 2 yards 39 inch silk (blouse) and 1 ¾ yard 54 inch wool check (skirt).
The lower edge of skirt measures about 1 5/8 yards.
The blouse and skirt are smart for women and misses of 32 to 44 bust and 34 to 53 hip.

Designer July, 1926 pg. 17
#8742

Taffeta and the basque dress bring the charm of yesteryear up to date. This model has a three-piece skirt with ruffles, sleeve puffs and a dainty embroidered collar.
36 bust requires 3 1/8 yards 39 inch Georgette, 3 5/8 yards 36 inch taffeta, 3/8 yard contrasting 39 inch Georgette (collar).
The lower edge measures about 1 ¼ yards.
The dress is becoming to women and misses of 32 to 40 bust.

Designer July, 1926 pg. 17
#8748

Just the sort of sheer frock that will grace the informal affairs of a summer afternoon. The pointed outline of the blouse facing is repeated in the scalloped hemline.
36 bust requires 3 5/8 yards 39 inch Georgette, 13 3/8 yards 2 inch ribbon (trimming), 2 ½ yards 39 inch silk crepe (slip).
The lower edge measures about 2 1/8 yards and slip about 1 ½ yards.
The dress is lovely for women and misses of 32 to 44 bust.

 
Designer February, 1926 pg. 17
#8543

A novel scarf collar and side godets distinguish this slip-on tunic dress of Georgette or chiffon velvet. Applied satin trimming bands add another modish touch.
36 bust requires 4 ¼ yards 39 inch Georgette, 7/8 yard 35 inch satin, 2 ½ yards 35 inch China silk (slip).
The lower edge measures about 1 ¼ yards.
The dress is nice for women and misses of 32 to 44 bust.

Designer January, 1926 pg. 17
#8501

Fashion revives the peplum front and pertly ties a large ribbon bow at the back.
36 bust requires 1 ½ yards 35 inch all-over lace (bodice), 1 ½ yards 19 ¾ inch lace flouncing (skirt), 2 5/8 yards 9 ¾ inch lace flouncing (godets), 1 ¼ yard 5 ¼ inch lace edging (peplum), 2 3/8 yards 8 ½ inch ribbon (sash), 2 ½ yards 39 inch silk crepe (slip).
The lower edge measures about 1 ¼ yards.
The dress is lovely for women and misses of 32 to 44 bust.

Designer March, 1926 pg. 17
#8580

Here’s a very stunning evening frock. Triple godets, picot edged, and handsome embroidery give the stamp of individuality to this one-piece slip-on of Georgette, crepe de Chine, flat crepe, plain crepe or satin crepe.
36 bust requires 3 yards 39 inch Georgette.
The lower edge measures about 3 ¼ yards.
The dress is charming for women and misses of 32 to 44 bust.

 

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