The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-30

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ment was the skirt of plaid. worn IN
conjunction with q plain cloth coat.
This mode has since strengthened its
hold upon u affections to such an
extent that almost every other well
dressed woman one now meets on
mornings is clad in a tailor-made OF the
above description. The vest and the
shape of the coat may vary. but the
skirt remains h same. Just now
black and white OF black and grey COM
binations are in favor.
One really very chic model OF the
sort had a skirt OF black and gray
plaid cloth, with a broad white line
| running Though II. 1t bore a simuiat-
! ed tablier. outlined in black velvet. and
was. as the latest and most extrava-
CANT mode insists or having II, at least
| three inches longer in front than its
| wearer, who, I am bound TO add,
| seemed at a loss to know what TO DO
with her superfiuity Of drapery. SO
| few women there be who carry their
| ment OF exceeding brevity. 1t was
lined with white satin. the tiny revers
and collar being faced with white Kid.
When the wearer unbuttoned it-by n
way, the buttons were also covered In
white kid and had centres of black jet
Il caught a glimpse OF a blouse OF
vhite satin much tucked and adorned
J with motifs of black lace. These motifs
4 were applied so as to simulate a Swiss
belt. and of course had the effect or
making the waist appear considerably
smaller than IL actually was. won.
| der. does there live a woman with soul
so dead that she does not care what
/ = - .rog-f is9 \ fnr ono dOnht IL
But to return.
Down the front of the blouse as far
as the bust line ran little bows OF
rather broad black velvet ribbon, each
adorned with a button OF pierced
glass. The sleeves were tucked; i know
IL. because I made so bold as 10 ask
et VOLTA tout. / have mentioned the
coat buttons of kid with the Jet CEN
tiers: these reappeared on the gown also
for the better ~adornrnent or security
perhaps both-of the placket hole. And
as to cut that skirt was a veritaple
eelskin. Indeed. II skirts get any tight
err. the fashionable woman OF the neal
future will have to take her meals
standing or lying. after the manner OF
the old Romans. for sitting down will
be an impossibility. Needless 10 say,
these skirts require the most perfect
cutting and fitting, or else a mass or
u~nsightly wrinkles are bound to re-
suit
We are threatened with han painted
cloth gowns this autumn. or so j was
Informed when j paid a recent visit 10
a noted Fifth Avenue firm. Thus far
only dark browns. blues and greens
have been so ornamented. ana most OF
the designs were OF a leafy character.
though one very pretty one consisted
OF tawny chrysanthemums on a brown
ground. But IL these gowns take. other
colors are sure to follow in their wake.
These hand painted robes differ from
those which have been so popular Tor
evening wear during the past season,
in hat the edges of the design are. IN
every Instance, outlined with an en-
broidery in coarse silk. Whether or no
hey will become popular remains to be
seen. Doubles the searcher after
novelties will, without delay, make one
of them her own. but for my part L
do not think a gown-be IL built ever
so well-of this description VIII ever
compare favorably with the quiet ele-
gance of a plain tailor made. One mer-
N. however, we must concede to them.
They are not likely to become vulgar
lied, for the simple reason thai their
shop price il p~rohibitive. although any
girl who is clever with her brush and
her needle could easily transform a
dress length Of cloth, and then have II
made up by a reliable tailor. Many
firms. I feel sure, would consent to this,
II they were allowed to supply the ma
terial.
The firm above alluded to is making
a speciality in autumn dresses built oil
the new cloth; this Is rep. almost pop
Unlike on the right side, while on the
reverse II resembles face cloth. Both
are used on the same gown. Thus, one
model ! saw in tomato-red cloth had
the skirt OF the rep side OF the cloth.
the tablier being made up on the re-
verse. 1. e., plain, side. ] may remark.
on p~assant. that this was piped with
black satin. The bodice was of the
rep. with revers of the face cloth also
piped with satin, and there was a
tucked grille of black satin at the neck.
IL was rather a smart little gown, and
1 was informed that this cloth will IN
ALI probability be the material OF the
winter season. II has certainly made
a. good start, for ! saw some haif-dozen
models built thereof, though on slightly
different lines. -.
The blouse is still with US. though
eleeantes and dressmakers unite in an
nouncing its departure, and declare
that the world of women Is quite tired
of IL. To be sure, II IL no longer exact
ly a blouse In most cases, but rather a
separate bodice. We illustrate quite
the latest novelties in these this week
know every woman who reads this
will be glad to study them, n fee
that a new waist does not yet necessi-
tate a new skirt. A skirt now Is a Sc
rious matter. and how women are &C
ing to manage their extraordinary
length. not only at the back. but a.
the sides and front, remains to be seen
Investigating new neckwear. we NM
that linen collars and cuns are re
placed by those of white foulard spot
or figures. They are mounted on 9
stiff lining and stand washing quits
well.
Boas. which are seen so much on tbs
street, are now frequently worn in thu
house on chilly afternoons and even
ings. and are. Of course, very becom
ing. The white net ones spotted will
black are perhaps the daintiest OF all
Nearly everything in the neckwear line
whether OF net, taffeta or mousseline d.
sole. is edged with narrow ribbon puI