For March I've decided to look at some typical fashion trends from 1922—as illustrated by these two day dresses that were available in Butterick patterns. And since a picture paints a thousand words:
3584—[left] Latticed fabric trimmings on loose side panels creates a new version of the uneven hemline, and a new finish for fashionable wide sleeves. The straight skirt of the dress is attached to the waist at a low line.
3526—[right] Front and back panels are independent features of the slip-over dress... Kimono body and straight skirt which may be of a contrasting color meet at a slightly low waistline. The dress closes under the left arm and may have a long body lining.
All the women's patterns illustrated in this issue of The Delineator share this loose, low-waisted silhouette. Wide sleeves seem to have been popular as they appear on a majority of the garments. The use of panels, long over-tunics and side-draping to give the impression of an uneven hemline is also common, especially on the more "dressy" dresses!
(The complete magazine is available on the Internet Archive.)
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