New-York tribune., 1902-07-25
AUTUMN SHIRTWAIST SUITS.
TRIM AND STYLISH COSTUMES OF ATTRAC-
TIVE wOOLLEN MATERIALS

Although the story of autumn tailoring is one
that waits to be told, there signs which indi-
cate with a degree of certainty some OF the turns
that the fashions are likely to take. over elabora-
ton in the ultra smart evolvements of tailor made
gowns has been charged against prevailing modes.
and it is likely that there will be reaction in
favor Of more severe styles. For other costumes
there will probably be little no decrease in the
liking for bepuffed and berufied sleeves. in which
the decoration grows higher and higher. while the
long shoulders. with their slopng effect. threat
them
In sleeves and shoulders. indeed. the present
styles bear striking resemblance 10 those in
vogue in the late thirteS With those elements the
similitude ends. however for the bouffant skirts
and poke bonnets of those days are in sharp con-
trast to the closely fitted skirts and natty head
gear demanded now.
Just now, in the way of wardrobe accessories. the
cravat is important item, and means much to the
finish OF the simple summer toilet For white serge
linen, charming effects produced by ties
fashioned out OF a crossway fold OF soft scarlet
silk ring patterned in white and black. The ends
OF these scarfs cross in the back and knotted
sallorwise in the front. Fashion for the moment
IS whimsicaly spreading the ends OF the scarfs out
wide 1t is usually found more becoming TO soften
the top edges OF the stocks with tiny turnover col
lars made of embroidered muslin lace. These
little "ear flaps" the small collars havo come
to be called. easily contrived out OF the merest
scraps of dainty materials.
With the simply tucked wash silk waists. the
soSt. hemsutched muslin cravats exquisitely
dainty.
shirtwaist suits promised in lihgt woos for early
fall evidence tendency toward the costume idea.
II is thought that these dresses will be made with
skirts which barely clear the ground. and with
lined and tailored waists in trim fashion
suited to home wear yet which. with separate
coats. will be adapted TO the street
From Occidental womankind the fat has gone
forth that garment must add stoutness to the
appearance OF its wearer. and one thing is certain.
that whatever changes fashions whims may de-
cree. this ultmatum will be regarded. Correctness
OF line is more considered than ever before in the
history OF dress and easily holds precedent over
fabric and decoration. Whether coats in the
loose shape form filling garments will hold sway
cannot yet be determined
novelty which appears at the Grand Prix Of
ten obtains favor for evening when the lights
OF fashion return to Paris. This a few long
cloaks of very pale blue In cloth and cashmere
much admired on that occasion, and pretty
sure reappear in the form Of opera coaks. They
circular in form. and We're gathered into
yokes at the shoulders. Over the yokes fell bands
faced with grosgrain OF the shade the
cloth. On the facing decoration of en-
broidery and lace.
A tint sure be reproduced in fur a small
round cape of ostrich feathers which fell little
below the shoulders. In front were four long ends
of the feathers arranged long boa ends
and extending almost 10 the ground.