The Archive · 1930

Black and White in Lingerie

-Black and black and. white together: in lingerie are tremendously smart this season. They are. seen in the more extreme. garments, the two-piece and those in the new princess style, which are made in all-black chiffon and lace sand in black Chantilly with front and back panel.and circular sides of ninon, crepe or pleated chiffon inserted in 'a fan shape. A very chic effect is achieved, These striking combinations are also shown in gowns in which the Ince-is extravagantly used in cascades. down the front and sides. in godets of narrow pleatings at the

'A gown of white marquisitte trimmed. with bands of blacks Chantilly set to form a scalloped border Inside the hem, and it is finished with a shoulder cape of the lace. An equally attractive and quite as elaborate nightgown is shown in Alencon lace, beige chiffon and satin. A gown that is less theatrical and far more practical is one of dead white crepe de chine, with inset bands of black Chantilly around the neck, armholes and above the whom and' medallions of the lace inset, across the front.

The vogue fantastic nightgowns is illustrated not only in the models: with ball gown trains and shoulder Jeapes, but in designs that mark the normal waistline with a sash and add a bolero jacket..In.one very successful model a nightgown of peach ping erdpe de chine that might be worn for daytime is made with a skirt anklelength and flare ing slightly and an—underbodice that is tucked in clusters: at the waist line, Over this es worn a short sleeveless bolero of the crepe outlined in black Chantilly along Its Y-neck, sides and armholes.

For wear with the very' low cut evening gown, especially if it is of black, there is a new type of chemise made of chiffon and fine lace, with the pantie part cut in a flared skirt effect and the front cut like an apron top reaching to just un-dor the arms. The back is entirely exposed.

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