"... I have now seen most of the fashion parades of the imported Paris fashion , which were created for the American buyers. Such fashions were never worn by the true Parisienne. Well, frankly, I do not believe that American women, will allow them­selves to be made to look like cumbersome, shapeless bundles of "goods" in these "Paris fashions," any more than would the true Parisienne..."

Left page:
A full peasant skirt of white crêpe and black lace and a tight, sharp pointed bodice prove Lucile's theory that to wear gracefully the bouffant skirt one must show a decided waist-line.

Is there anything more bewitching than a simple white muslin? Ruffles of Valenciennes lace, the finest of hand- run tucks and sprays of delicate embroidery make of "My Garden Rose" (upper left) a thing of exquisite beauty.

An early Victorian bodice with quaint puffed sleeves is the distinguishing feature of a Lucile afternoon gown of puce taffeta (upper right).

Right page:
Silver lace, pearls and wonderful hand-made flowers are the decorative notes on a sumptuous evening costume of rose and silver brocade (upper right). The Spanish influence is felt in the beaded bolero and pointed basque. The drop skirt of silver net and Valenciennes lace is a marvel of beauty.

Again the full skirt and tight bodice, and again an ensemble that is both demure and beautiful. Peachblow faille and silver lace of delicate mesh are transformed by Lucile into a dancing frock of rare distinction.