The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

DARIS, Sept. 15.-The shops are full
OF suggestions for winter cos
TUNES. These range in elaborate
ness from the very ornate and expen-
sive creations of the Rue de la PAX to
the simpler and less costly toilets
shown in the grand magasins- Etons
and bolerOs are conspicuous, and moth
ing is more marked in styles than the
tendency toward empire pecularitieS
The Paquin model of skirt has been fol-
lowed by many others of the leading
designers each, of course claiming the
distinction of origination- The skirt is
rather full below, a series of plaits be-
ing arranged over the hips and ending
behind in heavy folds stitched down
with white silk Some of the skirts st1il
display the tablier effect that has had
such prolonged vogue in various forms,
the present favorite variety having a
series of overhanging scallops or points
. ranged a little above the hem of the
skirt These applications are strapped
10 the foundation of the skirt instead of
hanging loose, the strappings being as
handsome as the fine machine work of
the present craze can foster
Tailor made suits of velvet are to be
worn BY the leisure class this winter,
but they are scarcely suitable for the
woman whose tailor made frocks must
serve as general utility gowns for all
occasions and all weathers-
Plain faced cloths are favored again
There is a perennial serviceableness
about the plain fabrics that endears
them to the hearts of the moderately
rich. Dark gowns. stitched with silks
in bright cclors and ornamented with
buttons to match the stitching, are au-
tumn novelties. With a gown of this
sort the chapeau must match the color
of the silk Stitching viii be by no
means dispensed with; indeed, it will
be one of the chief embellishments put
upon the winter frocks. Braiding is APP
piled to both frocks and Jackets with a
liberality that justif1es one in referring
10 il as one of the popular trimmings
Buttons of the oldest shapes have
been designed to give chic to modish
jackets and bodices. To hold together
the 'front.' of a very smart Elton jacket
noticed a handsome single button of
silver cut in the form of an eagle, with
outspread jeweled wings folded back at
each side to hold down the cloth. But
tons in sets are expensive, according to
the style. The cheap limitations soon
tarnish. and if one considers that some
of the handsomest may enjoy new
lease of usefulness as scarfpinS, after
they have ceased to be the fad for trim
ming gowns. silver or jeweled buttons
are not after all such an extravaganza.
The smart buttons are used now on
lace knots and sash bows Single but
tons for decorative use are made of
crystal, cutsin fanciful shapes, such as
the images of birds and animals. They
make pretty gifts, as they are supplied
with links that admit of their being
taken out after wearing and immedi-
ately inserted IN another costume.
Romney coats are among the pictur-
esQue garments shown for autumn
wear They are especially smart when
made with high velvet collar and
double row OF old fashioned silver but
tons. They are not suitable for every
style of beauty Many a pretty girl
finds them impossible, but for the we'll
set up maiden whose charm is her chic
they are extremely fetching. With the