The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-06

where physical culture has become q
popular and accepted belief. To
supply special information upon this
burning subject the New York Mail
and Express has endeavored to get the
latest creations in heathful and con-
ventional evening costumes. The ac-
companying double-column illustra-
tion conveys some valuable hints.
One of the chief points is the fitting
of the back loosely and the hanging of
the materials fro n the shoulders, thus
bearing the balance of the weight up
on the hips and shoulders and not the
waist.
Another point is the freedom al
lowed by the puffed ornamentation Of
the corsage, which is loose, puffy, soft
and elastic, allowing the lungs perfect,
unrestricted action. The skirt is full
and also of soft tissue, which can be
tulle, crepe de chine, Surah silk,
Egyptian crepe or Japanese silk. A
dainty shirring about the bottom Of
the skirt gives neat and splendid
finish. The sleeves follow the latest
dress reform rules, and are composed
of large gracefully fitted rolls OF lace
and chiffon to match the other ma
terials in the makeup of the gown.
The latest and daintiest colors can be
employed in the innovation; violet
and lemon, old gold and seal brown,
black and white are recommended.
The second fashionable creation in
PRODUCES new basque, late neck
garniture and new style Of coffure.
The waist is to be made of cheviot or
broadcloth. 1t fits like a glove over
the bust, and when nodded to per-
feet figure is a modiste's dream Of
delight. It does not need much gar.
niture. The belt adds to the slender
ness of the waist, and can be OF jetted
satin ribbon, lowered crepe or broad.
cloth. The sleeves are extra large,
but are quite smooth upon the shoul-
ders. A large military collar sur
mounts the affair. Mrs. j. j. Astor,
Mrs. Edwin Gould, Mrs. de Forest
and Miss Fair have done much to make
this ideal creation fashionable by sub
scribing to its popularity. They all
are fortunately endowed with wonder
tul figures.
The neck garniture is dainty
feathery cape. 1t can be made by
sewing ostrich tips on to stiff ma
terial, by fastening together rosettes
of pecot-edged ribbons and confining
to solid background, or by fluffy
combinations Of rich laces.
The coiffure which presents itself is
part Grecian and part Oriental. The
hairdressers are evidently extending
the Japanese fad. The hair is gently
frizzed into pompadour in front,
laid in wrinkles of soft curls at the
side and confined in pug at the back.
THE LATEST IN WAISTS.
If the present-day woman were
asked what is the most important item
in her wardrobe, she would un-
questionably answer--her waists.
And there seems to be new ones
brought out every day. At least, if
they are not radically new they are
modified and transformed, turned
"hind-side before, and one might al
most fancy upside down, SO quaint
and novel are some OF the latest
models. A Paris design is OF figures.
The sides and back fit closely, the
front is o series of Hat plaits from the
bust to the belt. Above these there
is drapery of embroidered chiffon or
lace, while turning back from this
embroidery are sections OF the material
folded in jabot fashion ON either side.
These begin at the collar and cover
the entire upper half OF the waist
front. They are made Of the silk
matching the waist and are lined with
some contrasting color. The collar
is OF the waist material, as is also the
folded belt; the sleeves are in enor-
nous puffs from shoulders to elbows
and close -htting hence to the waist.
Another waist, one that was greatly
admired at its introduction, is OF
India silk. The full back and front
are skirred In at the collar and waist