FASHIONS IN UNDERSLIPS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18297, 13 January 1923, Page 4 (Supplement)

FASHIONS IN UNDERSLIPS.

One. of the garments that has Become quit© necessaryto; iha: wardrobe of every woman is an iraderslip, to support the simple, ono-pieco frocks that' ire so' popular* The ftnderslip may he in,the form of a princess petticoat, made of washing material, cut with a panel front* and shaped to the figure, though not fitting it tightly, of course, and fastening at the back, or it may be of the slip-on kind, cut low enough in the neck, back and front, to slip c>er the head. It is generally sleeveless, but short sleeves are sometimes added that just cover the top of the arm, little " ano-. destie " sleeves,. transparent blouses. Another type of underslip is made with ft short, sleeveless bodice cased tea narrow waistband to which the petticoat is; BOwci. This is. a becoming underslip. to very slim figures, tending to give them a little more roundness than the petticoat out all in one with the bodice. The top of an underslip when prettily trimmed with lace or insertion takes the Elacs of a camisole, and thus a garment i saved. For evening wear, therefore, it Is a good plan to cut the neck of the underalip very low and fill it up to the desired height with lace or embroidered net, cut on the bodice pattern. The everting onderslip, again, . may have the straight-across top of a camisole, held up by ribbon shoulder straps; or the top may be scooped out under the arms to crescent shape, and the points, back and front, at- .i tached by ribbons. This makes a very ' pretty top. -V j One of the most useful things to wear : with everyday frocks is an underslip of taffeta, made all in one to slip-over the , bead, and cut low in the neck: so that it i will adapt itself to any dress. Taffeta Is an ideal material for the purpose, be- i cao6» of its slippery nature. Any material j slins easily over it. , . ' :: : :| To wear with light presses an underslip ! of white washing silk is charming, an as this requires no special getting up, only washing and ironing, it is easily laundered -< s,t homo. It may be finished' with. hemStitching, picot edging, or lace at the- neck and arrnholes. Black washing silk is also . useful for underslips. Of course, a silk or satin frock that has | Been its best days may, if the material be ! sound enough, be used up to good advan- ' tage as an underslip. Any piecing neces- ; sary can be neatly done, and the material, with care may last for another year. Very useful in the wardrobe is a jumper gJcirt, attached to a short, low-cut. bodice of ssft Hnenette, nainsook, cr Japanese silk, cut without sleeves.