The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-13
* COLOR E~CCENTRCITIES IF THE NEW SEASON. =A=
-sp.c,a, Correspondents Of n. sunday Republic:

L 0lAo oAA 1okAN
vagaries of Mime. de In Mode, and FOR
this important reason critical observers
are ever ready to chronicle what Paris
iennes will adopt as regards new sea-
sons eccentricities. The refined grace
and charm of n Parisienne in her style
is inherent, and as fashion leaders from
other capitals OF the world follow her,
SO they admit a difficulty in being able
to exactly initiate her. She attracts
universal attention for distinct elegance.
and good taste. Any eccentricity in de-
sign attempted by the great administra-
tons in their creations Of dress eventu-
Wy become modified into q style of ex-
eeptional originality.
French Ladies Possess an
Unborn knowledge of Dress.
OF Dress.
1t is a singular fact that a fashionable
F%renchwoman rarely, il ever places her
self open to ridicule by her choice of
colors or of a garment worn, and yet
she is often the first to encourage and
adorn a unique and exceedingly original
gown. 1t is certainly owing to her re-
markable Unborn knowledge how, when
and where to dress, coupled with a per-
feet acquaintance with any personal at
traction or deficiency as regards natures
endowments, that she contrives to hold
the scepter Of fashion. The Parisienne
never overrates her natural grace or
overlooks a failing IN the gifts Of nature,
hut cha ~rfn po4ho~ nndoo-ar 20 <ono
down the n and correct the other.
Each important personal item is prac-
tica1ly thought v and studied to an
exceptional degree, whilst, IL necessary,
her coiffeur, dressmaker and corsetiere
become her advisers and confldants.
This Is generally considered as Paris
coquetry; yet it is this very thorough
ness in detail-or, If it be preferred, CO.
quetry-which is the secret Of her chic.
To avoid monotony and to vary ones
manner Of being attractive has always
been the object Of women. u.
White Rosebud Pompadour
.Taffetas Are Richly Embroidered.
One certain method of attaining this
object is to contrast the correct, simple
and almost severe style of outdoor cos
tunes with the delightful and subtle,
loose, fluffy garments worn in the home.
"A pretty, half-itting easy robe d'inte-
rieur is donned frequently for afternoon
teas, whilst charming half decollete.
eemibiouse corsages and Louis XVI
5acket-bodices are frequently adopted
for small dinner parties. One particu-
larly pretty model in this category seen
this week was Of white rosebud pompa-
dour taffetas. A small basque appeared
on either side Of a pouch-fronted white
silk vest, richly embroidered with a
small floral design in colored silks. The
back Of the neck was draped with white
mousseline, which passed over the shout
ders, and formed a small open square
in front. This bordered an ecrue point
ed lace collar falling slightly over the
top Of the arms, and finished on either
side of the open square with a large
strass button.
Elbow Sleeves Widened Out
Over a Mousseline Frill.
The elbow sleeves widened out in cut
DIP tabs over a double frill of white
mousseline, edged with black comet rib
bon, completing a dainty corsage de
0oiree. Large ~variegated tartans and
checks generally strike one with doubt
and fear of being voyante, but this ma
,terial is decidedly smart If made up
with good taste. 1 saw a w%ell-known
Do rfuiannA nj 4hn fochfonohIn Car-lon
tea pavilion in the Rue Caumartin this
week wearing a charming example
made in the new checked tartan. The
color was In v~aricgated soft tones of
green, having a dead gold narrow line
forming wide checks all ove the woody
surface. The skirt, fitting closely round
the hips, formed three volants en- forme,
sage had an amazone coat tail behind,
whilst loose bolero sides. lined cloth,
relied back from a tight-itting Louis
XVI white cloth-embroidered vest.
BLACK Zibeline Hat
Completed the Promenade Toilet.
An accompanying black drap de zibe-
line hat was garnished with a ruching
of green cloth and couteau feathers,
completing a remarkably chic costume
for promenade. For the races and smart
gatherings, where society's %elegantes u.s.
ually congregate, velvet will take prece-
dence in all other materials for rich
and exceptionally dressy toilets. The
popularity Of exquisite guipures and old
time lace is insured, for all picturesque
gowns made In velvet are embellished
with rare lace and less fur than usual.
An endeavor to revive women's love for
real lace is likely to succeed in this re-
Gpect, for a costly velvet gown is GER
tainly worthy of a good lace trimming.
Imitation laces have zone ahead during
recent years. but there are still many
danes who prefer to utilize a small
quantity of valuable lace than an abund-
ance of the many limitations sold.
Tones of Red and Green
Introduce Chic Brightness.
Although green seems to be a favorite
color many tones in the new red will be
much in vogue. especially as an intro
duction of brightness to a black or dark
brown cloth gown. A novel and mex
pensive trimming is the use Of plain
cloth harmonizing with the colored