"Style. – A group of fashion women recently assembled were asked what type of dress they liked best. They were equally divided between the one-piece and the waist-line dress. It would seem that the decision was made almost entirely from a personal point of view. Those women who required clothes for service and who had to be smartly dressed with very little time and effort selected the one-piece dress. Those whose clothes demands were not so serious chose the waist-line dress. The dress featured here is in every way ideal for the dress-up dress, and it has also many possibilities for service. It is a practical dress, especially where few dresses can be had, because the drape may be easily changed to conform to any fashion. In addition, it is simple in line and consequently will stand considerable wear and yet hold its shape longer than some other types. One may feel very safe in selecting this type of dress for continued wear, for dresses cut with the aid of a plain-waist pattern with panel-effect back and front and joined to a simple straight skirt are accepted each season, provided the waist line expresses newness in position and finish. Waist lines, for individual becomingness, should be tried out in front of the mirror with as much patience as is required in arranging a new coiffure."

Fashion Service Magazine Fall/Winter 1920-1921