The Washington times., 1902-09-07

Clevernessof American Dress
makers in Manipulating In
ferior Partisan Models War
rants the Belief That Our
Modistes Are the Most
Competent to RIDE in the
Realm Of Dress The Cor
onation to Have a Strong
Influence on the Costumes
to Be Worn This Winter.

A Graceful Skirt and Light Waist for .
Restaurant Luncheon.

1t Is quite long and has separate foun-
bottom Of the cloth skirt there is an ap-
plieation of silk and mohair braid that IL
put on with fancy stitches in black silk.
| The coat Is bolero. coming Just to the
waist line. and the neck is cut down,
/ having finish made to suggest a deep
collar. This is ornamented with the
braid Collarless bodices and low cut
coats are to be feature of the winter
fashions. The former will, of course, be
confined to gowns intended for indoor
wear. while all varieties Of coats are to
be shorn Of anything In the way of q
high collar. 1t is fashion that has its
good points. for there is always a sugges-
ton Of youthfuIness in any garment that
turns away from the throat.
We are to see modified blouse efEect.
and only slight point drawn down in
| front
Les-s'-Mutton Sleeves.
There is report. without much foun-
dation, that the pretty sleeves having .
fullness at the wrist are to be replaced
by coat and lego mutton styles, but
the newest models are still displaying
the former mode.
Hats are always one of the most inter
esting parts Of the feminine wardrobe.
and since the vogue OF the long -plumed
picture chapeau, we are 10th to give 1t
up for the trimmer tailor shape. OF
course. it is only upon certain occasions
-that the side dropping trimmed hat can
be worn. but it has enjoyed such popu-
larity recently at the gay Newport we'd
dings that the chances are for its con-
tinuance upon dressy occasions.
For weddings it has no equal either In
beauty or adaptability. and it goes with
any kind of dress costume.
Feather boas. particularly those made
of ostrich plumes. will be worn very
much during the fall and winter, until
their beauty will be forced to give way
to the more comfortable neckpieces Of
fur Lace and chiffon ruffs are now en-
joying an inning, and the prettiest Pa
risian novelties in this line are made
of dotte. silk net in the shape Of deep
collars. that quite cover the shoulders
and fasten in front. with long. straight
ends falling to the bottom OF the gown.
Sashes are to have decided vogue. and
even tailor frocks. that is the more elab-
crate ones, will be made with short sash
effects of the goods at the back Silk and
crepe ones are prettier than ever. and
some are quantity bound all around with
contrasting shade. while others have
the rounded or pointed ends ornamented
with trimming to match that used upon
the blouse.
Sash Fastened at the Waist.
II the dress material is silk. then the
sash is fastened AT the waist beneath q
small tight rosette of the same fabric.
Some OF the newest sashes are of
flmy mousseline or coarse meshed lace.
upon which are applications of velvet,
each disc or design being outlined with
a gold cord. IL is a very effective Style
OF ornanentation. and one thoroughly in
keeping with the prevailing fashion
ideas.
Shorter sashes of crepe or mousseiins
are caught AT the waist in regular
sailor knot. and then Just above each
pointed end. which falls scarcely more
than eighteen inches below the belt,
each end is looped into soft round knot.
Crochet buttons. medallions and all
manner OF fancy designs are to find Q
place among the fashionable trimmings.
Many of the handsomest braids are used
in conjunction with these crochet orna-