The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-29

much embelIished. This years simplest
model that has any stylishness is repre-
sented by to-day's initial. About it's skirt
and Jacket was enough of stitching TO
count two years ago. as entire trimming,
but now there must be some reinforce
ment, and here il came in white silk rev.
ers embroidered in delicate green. Havana
browp homespun was the material, but
that signifies little, as such gowns are seen
in all the stylish solid color goods. For the
next degree of elaborateness, turn to the
second figure of the next picture. Here was
a gotn of dull red zibeline. the skirt fin
ished with circular rufles, the bOlero ar
ranged in inch tucks. Deep collar and
revers were white cloth embroidered in
black, and silver. Still greater elaborate
ness Is found in the dress to the right of
this In the picture. Here mixed brown and
green cheviOt was. in the skirt. cut in lay
ers and stitching. Stock, jabot, belt and
sleeve puffs were hunters green velvet,
and supplied a color contrast thai was ex-
tremely rich. Very often this touch of con-
trast icomes in the waist, plaids being re-
lied on for colors. but a deal of white be-
ing seen and counting as newly stylish,
especially in cloths and fannels.
Many separate waists show necktie fin
ish that consists Of a tie and stock corre-
spending with the waist in color, but differ
ing In material. Simple silk waists are
made much after the fashion of the fan
mel ones. The material is tucked and left
plain or inset with rows of lace. Theater
blouses are elaborate and dainty. White,
pink. rich red, soft gray. pastel blue and
reseda green are favOrite colors. Lace will
be worn very much on this sort of bodice.
Louisine and other soft silks are preferred
10 the heavier weaves. and panne velvet.
liberty fabrics and chiffon will be used to a
great extent Where the material is figured
or TIE weave unusually handsome. little
trimming will be used, but yokes. VS. and
narrow contrasting fronts are all used with
fancy sleeves that are sometimes double.
and sometimes on the bishop order with
deep, tight-ftting cuffs.
While loose raglan coats are to be worn
extensively during winter. many short
tailor: jackets are shown. A majority of
Them are dOuble-breasted or in box effect
and have lapels of duh black silk. Dark
blue. brown and black seem TO be favorite
colors. the lighter cloths being used main
~ TO- the loose affairs. The short Jackets
are made very short. and the sleeves show
no gathers at the top. Many coats like that
shown in to-day's second illustration are
seen, the general model promising to be
one &C the seasons marked fashions. This
example was oyster cloth, with stitching
20 match and with lining of green and
pink dresden silk. Long clOaks and loose
capes seem to grow more elaborate each
week Many are now seen trimmed with
lace and fur, the upper part sometimes laid
in TRY tucks. Black velvet beautifully an
pliaufd with black tafeta and wide bIac-
silk braid is made up in long black cloaks
and Capes- The newest ragIans are three
quarter length and have double shoulder
capesi They are strapped with panne vel
vet matching the cloth or a shade darker.
Buttons for fall and winter coats and
gowns are growing more elegant. The
latest notion is a large silk-covered button
beautifully embroidered to match some of
the e7mbroideries in the gown. OF ieweled
buttons. the mock opals are easily the ia
voritC, since they blend with all light tints
Bead buttons. another novelty. are small
ard covered with rows Of minute heads
Velvet buttons embroidered with neur dc
lis. paste and mock jeweIed buttons are ali
seen.
TuoSing and pleating are by no means
exhausted as a means OF dress ornamental
ton. but this seasons are wider than were
those Of a year ago. Much less of finely
tucked or pleated cloth is seen. though the
stylisbness OF goods thus treated is by no
means gone. Thus the bodice al the righ,
IN the concluding picture was pIeated all
around. and the skirt was laid in tiny
pleats at the waist. Cream lace finished
sleeves AID collar. the belt and bows being