The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-27
Queer Combinations Now Seen
i'm Clothing Worn.
ssBetween Season. Period, When
Ladies Are Perplexed.
THINGS no REMEMBER.
Interesting Information Clean
ed in Topeka Stores.
Suggestions Of Interest For
HOusekeepers and Others.

It is really a curious study to walk
down Kansas avenue and note the queer
combinations worn by the pes5 SO
throng. The Indian sumner oas SI
merging into the cooler ones u -
make the question Of dress a tryAils o-ie-
1t is too cool to wear summer dresses 5'
and almost too warm for WINTER Olls7,
hence the cOng1oIneTablOA u
First comes the woman who has pur-
chased her new furs; she IS proDaDly rs
most uncomfortable, for while IL IS salu
that pride may keep a person warn,
keeping cool is a different matter. ne
woman with the furs is muff1ed 70 the
chin: her cheeks are flushed and she Is
compelled occasionally to surrepJitlousiS
wipe the perspiration from her brow
The other extreme follows close upon
her heels; it is the woman IN the sum
ner shirt waist Of sheerest white lawn
lace and insertion, the shouid-De PINK
tint of her arms and neck showing blue
and cold through the transparent IA
brio She tries to bite little color INTO
her pale lips and walks bris6ly 10 keep
up her circulation.
Then there are thin summer frOcks
with jackets and furs, and winter cos
tunes with airy summer hats II IS very
funny to note the thronss OF people anu
their queer attire. but at the same time
we are apt to have an uncomfortable
idea that others are observing US with
the same amused criticism for there are
few who are free from this everlasting
worry OF dress
Heard in the Stores.
Mink and ernine promise to be the
most popular furs this winter If, in the
chests Of out of date clothing stored
away in the attic you have an odd piece
Of errnine bring it out and no matter
in what shape or form it may be, make
some use of it,
Prices in furs are away up this year,
and fortunate indeed is the woman who
does not have TO purchase any early n
the season The careful buyer occasion
ally finds a bargain but they are few
and far between
There is scarcely anything prettier for
decorating purposes at a fall wedding,
than golden rod. It is in its prime at
this season and is capable of being used
in many different ways. especially for
filling the CRATES. or any hooks and cor
nsrs.
The fuzzy girl is the girl of the hour:
her gown IS fluffy. her hair is fluffy, and
there is an air of frivOlity about both
her manner and conversation, that for a
time is enhancing. But the wise girl
knows better than TO carry this fluffy
fad too far. for she is well aware that
after time It is apt to pail.
A pretty hat seen recently was POM
padour affair ef royal blue panne velvet;
Il mad q tam o'Shanter crown of git
braid woven in a pretty basket pattern.
At the front was a voluminous bow of
the velvet with a gorgeous gold buckle
in the center.
The severe tailor suits which have
been in favor for several years are grad
ually losing their plainness- Fancy coll
lars, ties and chouX OF lace or velvet, in
TACT anything which detracts from the
severity of a real tailor suit is worn
The latest conceit is the '.corsage
Sachet 1t IS made OF ribbon about two
inches wide and tied in a double bow
knot: inside is q layer Of cotton plenti-
IuIly sprlnkled with the Wearer's favor
tie sachet powder. This is worn inside
the corset cover and gives q faint odOr
to ones clothing.
This year is certainly the time for the
popular girl to be married for the con-
tents of her engagement box and the
showers Of all kinds with which she IS
honored, go long way toward furnish
home.
Fads and Fancies.
The contour of the fashionable woman
has noticeably changed of late. this ef-
feet being attained by what is known as
the Marie Antoinette" dip and the
Juno or "Hebe" bust The military
bearing given the figure bv these new
features is most attractive and is secllr-
ed without discomfort. The back appears
straighter. the bust lower and the alb
oomen less prominent-an the waist line
Sescends little from the back to the
front Another new feature that has re-
ceived the approval of fashion is the ex-
ira long shoulder on all garments. to en-
Fancy sleeves continue to chara erie
nearly all Of the newest and most an
proved waists and basques- An attrac-
tive 1acket-basque that is admirs bly,
adapted for the association of contrast
ing materials has bolero shaped low
81 the neck; the fronts open over a fun
vest, while the sleeves NAV be either
plain or in fancy court style. The dip
al the bottom IN front accentuates the
waist line.
A basque-waist Of unusual good style.
has fancifully outlined over-fronts and
a whole smooth back that is shaped low
in fancy 1850 style.
Guimpes are Indispensable to every
well appointed wardrobe. A new mode Is
closed at the left side and NAV be made
with close-htting. one-seam sleeves Thai
are especially desirable for lace, or with
blouse sleeves
Beautiful creations consist entirely Of
clOlh-Of-gold richly embroidered in iri-
descent sprangles and gold threads. with
JeWefs scattered here and there: or
black Escurial lace having the design
WoI kec cut IN chenille may be used to
over taN the lInSei- Long. narrow gold
buckles with an introduction of let or
cur steel or with the gold embossed in
Reralolc or conventional designs are
among the most effective bits Of decora-
ton for fashionable winter hea q7gear
a very decorative effect is achieved
by the dainty little facuetta thar char
acterizes basque-waist or bodice 7bs
mode suggests artistic combinations of
fabrics
A shawl collar that may be made
square-cornered or round is the dis
tinctive feature in a smart Jacket bav
ing the long shoulder effect that is such
a pronounced characteristic Of unilitsr1-
modes. The jacket has q fly closing Ard
the sleeves are fared around the wrists
The fancy for tinsel dominates the
millinery world this season to a sur
Trising degree Gold braid and glitter
ing gold ornaments are Iavishly used ana
are associated with velvet, lace and silk
in the decoration Of both dressy crea-
lions and those intended for general
wear
IN this seasons hats the brim VIII
fare over the face and at the side and
dip over the Cciffure at the back The
crowns are low and somewhat bell