Judge — August 28, 1915 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This illustration from *Judge* magazine satirizes women's fashion trends through three stylishly dressed figures on what appears to be a seaside promenade. The caption "Fits of Fashion" suggests the satire targets the absurdity and rapid changes in women's clothing styles. The three women display exaggerated fashion elements typical of the era—polka-dotted skirts, striped pleated skirts, and elaborate hats with decorative elements. The figures appear somewhat caricatured, with their elongated proportions emphasizing fashionable silhouettes. The scene's coastal setting and well-dressed bystanders in the background suggest this depicts fashionable society on display. The satire likely mocks how women blindly followed extreme fashion trends and how these styles changed unpredictably—the "fits" being both fashion choices and emotional whims.