It’s the most easygoing of knits. Soft. Stretchable ... Suddenly, everyone wanted to be like Lillie, with her form-fitting “jersey costumes.” By the 1920s, it was every flapper’s favorite ...

The designer made literal waves in the form of ocean-printed shirts layered over form fitting jersey knits that resembled wet gear. The rest came as subtler nods to the deep blue via Ervell’s ...