The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-15
Fashionable French
Toilets for the
Holidays.

the Riviera and just now one sees the
new modes at their best. Light soft,
smooth and rough surfaced cloths figure
conspicuously. while mousseline, lace
and fur add a luxurious charm. l have
studied one model composed OF a deli
cate pastel green drap de feutre. The
cut-up unique, bordered with a black
embroidered silk gallon. effects a double
skirt, and the bolero jacket, similarly
embroidered. is strapped with narrow
rounded bands of fur to meet the rich
lace collar. Under pulled sleeves are
the same lace, finished by q pleated
m%ousseline and fur cuff.
Fur collars. cuffs and revers add great
" to the beauty of the coats this sea-
son, and even the plainest jackets have
them. On the very expensive garments
the fur trimmings are almost regal, such
rare and expensive skins are used; but
there are. Of course. any number Of
palmer and far less costly furs which
are very effective. When fur is not
used, the eve are elaborately braided
and embroidered.
Black and white designs are used not
only on black, but on every color, and in
stripes and checks Of various sizes.
White satin, with black velvet stripes.
is charmingly attractive, and can be
found in different widths of stripes,
while for those who prefer handiwork,
there is the satin with black velvet rib
bon aptliqued The satin. In the
panne velvet are many pretty designs
in black and white, which are used to
trim cloth. velvet or silk gowns, but the
smartest Of all Ire the white satins with
wide velvet stripe.
Oddly enough, nothing Is smarter with
q brown cloth costume than these black
and white trimmings. and an especially
has trimmings both Of the black and
white and Of Persian lamb. The long
haired furs make more effective trim
mings than the short-haired, and even
In the e~1aggeratedly wide %collars.
revers and cuffs 30 fashionable this sea-
con M becoming.
From an economical point Of view,
the street costums made with jacket
trimmed with embroidered or braided
xevers, collar and cuffs, Is far more
satisfactory than when fur is used, for
there are SO many occasions when fur
trimmings make q coat too warm. It is
extremely easy to wear a separate piece
Of fun. q long stole or pelerine, and be-
sides It seems q waste to cut up a
handsome piece Of fur into small trim
min0L With the Louis XIV and XVI
coat1L the fashion = always to have
the trimmings Of rich embroidery ON
satin or brocade, and then to wear the
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OF the hair arranged low in the neck Is |
gradually gaining favor, and as the first |
extreme style Is now modified to be be- |
coming to different styles Of beauty, IL |
Is moro and more becoming. The So
called romantic style, which consists Of I
the hair in a low coil in the very nape
Of the neck, is too youthful for any but
q young girl to attempt, but for a young !
girl 1t is charmingly attractive. The |
mink rose at ono aide 10 most coouet;ub
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flowers, aigrette or jeweled ornament.
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Among a number OF d for din
ner wear these two facts are noticeable:
Transparent nets and gauze have great
prominence, and, following them. cloth
and creme do Chine in wh;te and n,lo
,ints whoro tha .ooos,o, :. -,
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cut, tucks are almost certain to
found. Point d'esprit is a favorite
net and is being handled with consum-
skill. Both the black and the
white are in vogue. but black over white
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rorreous than ,s nov ho,na s,,en.n =.
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