Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-03-23
Shoes and Stockings.

There are so many queer superstitiOns
connected with different articles of
wearing apparel that it is surprising
that believers in signs and omens can
be persuaded to array themselves in the
marked garments. Fashion has, from
time immemorial, held dominion over
the social world, and it is but natural
that stories and legends should. have
arisen in regard to some of the most
necessary and desirable of the styles
shown.
The dainty boot which protects the
foot of the fashionable girl has its vari-
Gus omens for the credulous mortals who
have a liking for that which is uncanny.
1t would seem, however, that it is only
to the old and partially-worn articles
that any virtues are ascribed. The
gracefully-arched walking boot, the
taper-heeled slipper, the glossy kid dress
shoe, and all the other styles of new
and ornamental footwear are valueless
in this regard; it is the old shoe, the
well-worn slipper, which are productive
of good luck. The shoes and slippers
which are worn at the present day are
as dainty and effective as one could de-
sire. Every device is employed which
will add to the beauty of shape or style,
and as natural consequence there is a
greater variety Of these necessary arti-
Giles than one would be inclined to mag
inc. There are all manner of shoes for
all manner of occasions. For street
boots which are approved of by the au-
and tightly-buttoned top are among the
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kinds show difference in the height of
the heels, the width of the toe, some
being extremely narrow, and in other
minor points which are not of special
importance.
There is a great need for the exercise
of common sense in the selection of
shoes. The mistake which some people
make is in supposing that tight shoe
will make the foot appear smaller than
it is. Unfortunately for these vain NOR
tails the effect produced is exactly the
opposite of that which is intended. The
cranfbed and distorted foot is a source
of almost intolerable pain to the individ-
ual, and the ill-ftting shoe is not attrac-
tive to the sensible observer.
Dress slippers are varied but little,
the difference in the styles depending
almost entirely upon the heel, the width
of the toe, or the strap across the instep.
Some very dainty low slippers in black
and bronze kid are embroidered with
cut steel or iridescent beads. These
slippers are intended for wear with af-
ternoon toilets Or morning wrappers.
The. hose worn is designed in accord
ance with the requirements of the shoe
or slipper. Some styles are very artis-
tic, while others are very much more
simple in pattern. The latest shows
background of deep gold color with inch
wide stripes in ombre effects, the color
shading from the deepest cardinal to the
clearest rose. This on the gold ground
is exceedingly stylish in effect, and is
suitable for wear with almost any cos
tune in which any one of the shades or
colors appears. Inch-wide stripes of this
description are fashionable, as are also
the hair-line varieties, which are stylish
on the feet. The most elaborate styles
are only suitable for party wear, and are
so very delicate in texture as to be rather
forgeneral use. Fellows,
reds, and the shades of bronze, olive
and brown, seem to be among the IA
vorites this season.-Chicago Times.