The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-12
FOR FEMININE READERS
LITTLE BOLERO JACKET HAS
HAD A LONG LEASE OF LIFE.
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Notwithstanding her universal reputation
for fckleness, Fashion sometimes clings to
a particular fancy season after season,
saws the fashion writer Of the New York
Post. and we note the little bolero Jacket as
a special evidence of this fact-this small,
smart garment coming back 10 US semi-an-
nuaIly, with perhaps "A shade of difference
in its outline. length and finish, yet very
much the same jacket that appeared IN the
domain OF fashion when its vogue was first
heralded. II will be quite as much In eVl-
dence among autumn modes as 1t mas been
for seasons past. This jacket has almost
as many possibilities as the separate waist.
IN cloth or silk it imparts "a new effect, a
little warmth and a good degree of smart
ness TO "A summer gown doing duty for early
autumn wear. With gowns OF foulard, eta
mine, grenadine. crepe de Chine, mohair.
etc, the bOlerO is now an Indispensable bit
OF decorative wear for a PaTisian's fall cos
tune, and 10 the American II is this and
also an inexpensive. practical and dapper
little makeshift with which very easily
10 tide one over from hot TO really cold
winter weather.
Russell and golden brown cloth gowns are
20 be in prominent vogue this season. and
the shapely French coat or jacket, usually
made with open fronts, is completed by a
vest Of white or cream cloth fastened with
gold buttons. which are studlke in size,
and set at the end Of rows of brown and
gold braid. These vests are in various
f~orms-high cut or in low dOuble-breasted
styIe-and they are finished at the waist to
suit the figure of the intended wearer. Some
vests terminate in a single short, sharp
angle, others in an acute point on either
side OF the center. Again. vests are round
cd or have the finish of an old-style cOnti-
mental waistcoat. 1t is. as has lust been
said, a matter to be determined by the fig
ure exigence. Equally with brown, one sees
stylish gowns OF blue in various handsome
becoming shades-dresses which are always
fashionable IN Paris ana London Tor any
and every ordinary occasion. Paquin IS
now making serges and cheViots with small
Louis XIV coats or smaller jackets,
trimmed at the edge with a narrow band Of
white cloth overlaid with black galloon.
This same DECORATION goes around the collar
and faring cuffs. Cherry red silk is used
In the same way. The coat will have a
cherry lining, with revers OF the silk over
Tapped with rows on each side. of narrow
black gimp. Other blue wool gowns have
coats with pale tan silk, with revers EN-
brOidered in ficelle and edged with a bise
or brown hcelle lace. The coat is 10 be
worn over a blouse front OF the same, made
with a pleat embroidered with the 6celle,
and edged on each side with the bise lace.
There are yOuthful-lOOking matrons who
admit that they remember a popular form
OF needlework consisting OF cut-Out sprays
OF flowers and foliage, grouped on satin or
crash. for sofa pillows. screens, toilet &C
cessories, etc, and appliqued down with
Irregular stitches Of hloselle, matching the
color Of flower or leaf. These art pro-
auctions OF many a grandmother's girlhood
are still treasured. and the effect is real
~ good. History is this year repeating it
self. but the cretOnne or silk designs are
much more graceful and beautiful than
those of other days, and easier of treat
ment. For example. a def young lady has
recently made an ideal parasOl for herself
of plain, inexpensive. white peau de sole.
From "A length of c~Tetonne, covered with
natural sprays of exquisitely-shaded viO-
lets. she cut out a number of groups. Upon
the open sunshade she fastened these into
place. and with two or three shades of viO-
let and green silks she appliqued them so
artistically- that they appear 10 be wrought
On the silkSitself. The groups are connected
with long tendrils worked in green. y kind
of violet ribbon is tied at the top of the
parasOl. and the result, at a small cost. is
unique and charming. The revers of sum-
mer coats and the Jokes OF silk, satin or
lace blOuses can be treated i'm the same
Imprinted violets afford richer looking
sprays than cretonne. Gold threads, or
gold or silver beads or spangles can be
introduced with smart effect MedauiOns of
cOlored silk flowers can be used on lace or
net waists, or those OF ivory or ecru lace
designs. cut out. spangled or stem-stitched
Can be arranged on black gowns and edged
with picot stitching or tiny velvet ribbon.