The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-16

New York Post.
Thus far most of the new skirt models.
both for utility and demi-dress uses. are
absolutely untrimmed. unless the rows of
silk machine-stitching about the hem can
be called trimming.
A new skirt for slender figures has a deep
yoke at the top. which fits the form with
out a wrinkle. Sometimes this yoke is of
corded silk, again 1t is Of wool fabric, COW
cred with circling rows of braid its entire
depth. Below the yoke. the skirt is laid In
kits, and has a very deep hem, which is
either half-covered with machine stitching
or overiaid with rows of heavy satin ribbon.
This is one of the neat styles for autumn
which has no dip at the back. 1t is of even
Double-faced cashmere. carmelite, vicuna,
camel's-hair and similar soft, light wool
fabrics are used for the kits. Another new
model shows an underdresS of s~mall-figured
silk, with an overdress in circular form,
but slashed from the hem to below the hips
on the front and sides, leaving the over
skirt at the top. instead OF being cut off and
belted, is carried up on the bodice in the
shape of a pointed girdle.
The tendency most evident in all that
fashion offers TO her votaries is still decided
ly towards svelte, clinging effects, with an
unrestricted fare around the foot Of the
skirt. The wonderful contrasting effect of
colors, the endless amount Of choice and
perfected silk and wool fabrics. the elabo
rate and DedutfIul dress have
become such important elements Of fashion
able attire that there Is no limit to the
variety a clever and artistic dressmaker can
now produce, and never was her scope
greater than at the present time. Fancy
basques and Jackets, new blouse effects,
guimped corsages Of every description,
graceful polonaises and redingotes. with
their picturesque bodice and sleeve decora-
tions, remain among the distinct features
Of dominating autumn and winter modes.
Louis XIV coats of black velvet will be
among the last of the extensive dress"
styles TO be worn this fall. They measure
some inches more In length than the very
short Louis XIV coats, with their parted
pure white silk passementerie, or white
point applique lace Single very deep darts
adjust the fronts to the figure, and the
center, is preserved The sleeves Of such
coats are small, close shapes, many Of them
showing little pointed cuffs which match the
white satin revers.
A marked characteristic of fall styles will
be the increased popularity OF the French
redingote, which appears in many grace
full forms and effects made of greatly varied
materials and with simple or elaborate
trimmings TO conform TO the occasions for
which il is required This stately style of
overdress has gained steadily in fashion
able favor. and redingote effects are likely
10 multiply. Nc wrap ever devised looks
well above a redingote. nor is a wrap
needed, for during the cool autumn season
the redingote Is made of cloth, corded silk.
and on genuine cold weather garments OF
this style odd revers shaped bretelles.
hoods with edges rolling to the shoulders
and shawl-shaped coliarettes, with points
extending to the belt in front, are added.
Skirts Of velvet or corded silk will be worn