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Pointed Edges: One of the popular trimmings for tailored waists is pointed edges. The points are made of folds of material, sometimes to match the blouse and, in other cases, in contrasting colors or goods.

Both silk and cotton waists are finished in this way. There is really nothing smarter for a dimity blouse than white organdie points on the collar and front closing. Or, a white dimity waist might have the points of a gay checked gingham. White organdie blouses often have the points in a contrasting color, as light blue, light green or rose colored organdie points on a white organdie blouse. Crepe silk waists usually have the