The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-10-21
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en- gold cloth. cleaning darkly and richly.
II is bordered by bands of velvet. about half
OF its own width. the upper one or oiack
velvet, She lower one of coral pink Inc
buckle IL Of enamel and Jewels and on either
side of II the belt Is adorned by iight APP
p,.aues OF lace. sewn with coral and pearls
silver centuries, teweled with amethysts.
turquoises. topaz. Jade or coral ana pedrnA
are very effective. and with the present
fad OF silver and gold embroidery Tor re-
vers, waistcoats, yokeS and Guns. tnese
belts lend a satisfactory finishing touch TO
Il pretty costume.
I. HE bodices Of cloth and silk en-
broidered by hand. in scailops and
howknots. and differentiated polka
dots, are made with small yokes or tucked
chiffon. and are exceedingly DAINTY. out
again these cannot be ciassed with those
that are suitable for every day. 1t Is SAID
the silk flannel wears splendidly, ana at
all events il does not soil quickly. There
Is one thing that ought always to be re-
memhered IN wearing light. elaborateiy
made silk waists-that When they are ooleo
they are most untidy In appearances. ana
there is no excuse for them Whatever. IL
Is troublesome and expensive to have them
cleaned, but an deliberately made waist or
silk or satin or lace that is not fresh makes
the whole costume with which 1t Is worn
look out OF style.
DAM DlOsSc, mt dkPS"-S oAN0
by side with a pretty boiero. may Of
fer a hint to tie woman who has silk
and lace for a new waist, and is wonder-
Ing how to have them put together. me
model is Of soft silk I'm a delicate greenland
white pattern. The large. square collar -
edged with lace. some OF which Is also ap-
pliaued from a point at the waist-iine Up
10 the bust. A lace tie comes from under
meath the collar. The vest IL OF tucked
white chiffon over liberty silk.
y millinery. the salient novelty is The
new employment of feathers. Entire
hats and toques are made OF wings and
breasts. and the shops are full of feather
brims, with Widespread ornamentation IN
front, which complete the garniture Of a
headgear in a moment. while some are en-
tirely made Of feathers. crown and all. The
preachings Of humanity have found no
echo in the hearts of Fashions caterers.
Muffs will also be made Of feathers. the
breast, for the foundation. with wings for
the ornamentation. The breadth OF the
headgear is exceedingly great. Pheasants.
iridescent ducks feathers. the impyan and
many others are all pressed into the seTv-
ice. and the brims mostly turn upwards
from the face.
|. HE daintiest stays and petticoats
are made to match in thick bro
cades. Lace and many materials.
| thin and thick. are worked with gold; there
| seems 10 be q disposition toward n fiorid
| taste in dress. but long gowns in the streets
are not seen abroad, and there are many
pretty dark blue cloth dresses that are
| most simply and usefully made. and appeal
| to English tastes. even in these thick ma
teria!s. A V-shaped front. like the pointed
stomachers worn in the pompadoUr days.
il a very usual form Of bodice trimming.
with short jacket fronts OR either side.
LACK and white is likely to remain
tho mode. A richly embroidered
black jetted chiffon gown displayed
4 bouillonne Of lace at the hem made up
over white, and many pretty black bon
nets are lined with white above the face.
and have q white aigrette. The dress ! am
describing had a white lining to the fut
] black front, and black and white puf1ngs
at the elbow, wrist and shoulder.