Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
WHAT STYLISH WOMEN
ARE WORRYING ABOUT

cred in trailing pattern in white silk
and worn with skirt of grey etamine
over blue silk Between the rows
of embroidery are groups OF tiny
tucks, hand-sewn, arranged ten to a
group and stitched so that each half
faces the other to form box plat.
The fashion of combining two distinct
styles of lace upon one gown is por-
trayed effectively in this bodice. the
yoke of white Chantilly while the ap-
plique bordering 1t is carried out in
Cluny
White glace silk and satin bodices
which are extremely popular this
season are trimmed with drop orna-
ments on black and white these or
naments being intermingled with
hand embroidery in Persian colors.
These waists have a peculiar advan-
tage in that they can be made at
home as full draughting outlines
each pattern.
Very few of the smart gowns this
year are destined to future renovat-
ing. They are so cut up in the orig
inal process of construction that little
is left to work upon in days to come.
They are plentifully trimmed with
lace and appliques, however. and
these may be renewed If the dress
material warrants the extra expense
another season.
Speaking of expense, it is really the
details which cost Yet these con
stitute the fashionable success of
gown and cannot be omitted The
plainest appearing frock is made ex-
pensive by the elegance of the few
decorations that are added to 1t. even
though these be confined to little
embroidery at the throat and cuffs
Nature is initiated this year in every
line of trimming and fabrics which
render the imitation most perfect, are
the ones that it costs most to buy.
Gothams smart shops are showing
some old conceits in lingerie. Every
effort seems bent towards combina-
ion in order that the well-dressed
woman may wear her necessary gar
ments in as few pieces as possible.
The result is certainly a notable re-
duction in the outline of many
figures and this new feat of genius
has met with spontaneous approval
and appreciation.
A unique little garment is a COM
bination panslette and undervest in
wool and silk, the vest being of silk.
This is designed for the woman who
objects to fannels and can afford to
make her objection comfortable by
means of luxurious sable or Per
sian Lamb automobile
For some time the short petticoat
and corset cover have been seen
made in one piece. This season.
they are characterized by an almost
severe simplicity. though made of the
finest and sheerest linens. The only
bit of trimming is the embroidered
monogram, but all the work is done
by hand.
In hosiery novelty which will per
haps take with people who are de
termined to have something individ-
ual is a black silk stocking, appliqued
with diamond shaped pieces of shep-
herds plaid taffeta. The taffeta is in
black and white, however, only when
the stocking proper is black. for the
applique shows always the color OF
the hosiery, combined with white, Of
course. Alternating the taffeta
pieces are small white lace motifs
and this trimming extends over the
entire length of the stocking.
Now that geranium red has become
one of the seasons popular colors,
dainty little reception booties and
house slippers are seen in suede of
that tint, stitched with black and
finished with duh gold and French
silver buckles.
Red is also used for some very
smart coats trimmed with heavy
black and white silk cords or stitch
ed with bands of hunters green taf-
feta. MAUD GRIFFIN.