(No. B 820) ORGANDY GRADUATION DRESS (No. B 822)
Patterns for these dresses may be secured at the College of Industrial Arts.
In many high schools the unfairness of an expensive graduation dress has been so much appreciated by the students that a price limit has been set for the graduation outfit, and the girl who violates this understanding is considered a real offender. The girls who have initiated this have been, in many cases, those girls who could best afford the expensive garments and by such acts they have demonstrated that they are to make the splendid American women of the future, who will lead in those movements that bring about the greatest good to the greatest number.
I feel that organdy leads all other materials as desirable for the graduation dress. It is a trifle more expensive than some other possible materials but its sheerness and crispness give character to the dress, making little trimming necessary. A dress of this material may be worn for quite a while, as a little pressing always revives its freshness. There are some qualities of flaxon that rival organdy as a desirable material, and a dress of this may be laundered with perfect safety.
If lace is used on the graduation dress, do not sacrifice quality for quantity. A small amount of good lace skillfully used will make a much handsomer garment than one festooned with rows of a cheap quality. A self-trimmed organdy dress is very distinctive. Dainty little frills and pin tucks may be used in many interesting ways, and they may be planned so as to be becoming to almost any figure.
Daintiness should be the characteristic quality of the graduation dress. It is always disappointing to see elaborate jewelry worn with these charming frocks. In many cases the most valued possessions of the family have been collected for the occasion and this borrowed finery always makes a discordant note in the harmony of the young wearer’s costume. Under no consideration substitute imitation jewelry for the genuine article.