The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-12
BEAUTIFUL THINGS TO WEAR.
Dress Fabrics md Fine Millinery ut
l.. s. Ayres & Co.'s store.


Dress Fabrics and Fine Millinery at
L. s. Ayres & Co.'s store.
IT is always a satisfaction and pleasure
to shop at the establishments where one is
sure to find everything desired in the latest
style and best quality. At such store
as l.. 8. Ayres & Co.'S place there is never
any doubt about these two points, and, al
though, like many of the Eastern shops.
this Arm has ceased to have special open
ing days, there is constant display of
new and beautiful things always to be
seen there.
IT Is, perhaps, on the fourth floor of this
store. in the display room, that the hand
some new dress fabrics may be seen at
their best advantage. Here are arranged
in artistic style patterns of all that is the
latest in fabrics for gowns, with the finest
of laces and braids for their establishment.
The centerpiece of this room is a fabric
which is the most expensive and probably
the most beautiful example of dress ma
terial in the whole store. The fabric is q
French tissue, with lace for it's adornment
draped over it. The foundation color is
white, and running through it are broad
panne satin stripes, over which, in an elab-
crate design, are painted clusters of wild
roses in their natural colors. The lace
which Is draped over Ii is an exceedingly
handsome piece of rose point valued at
$3.50. The tissue is worth 800. Grouped
about this handsome center piece are many
other patterns for gowns, all of exquisite
quality and richness. The French tissues
predominant. They seem to be especially
good this season for reception and ball
gowns. and have nearly forced the light
weight grenadines out of the market. They
are certainly very pretty. and their soft
quality cannot be excelled in any other
material. The black French tissues are
almost as pretty as those of the lighter
colors. There is one pattern in black, with
little rose buds scattered over it. that is
very effective.
Persian patterns are popular again this
winter, and some fine scarfs with Persian
borders are displayed. There are also a
number of handsome ruches of chiffon and
ostrich tips. which are much sought after
as the finishing touch TO milady's costume.
An opera coat of unusual design attracts
attention. 1t is of white satin, fashioned
severely. Its plainness is relieved by an
elaborate lace design, which covers the en-
tire surface. The lace is appliqued in
places, and in some places the satin be-
meath is cut out, so that the gown may
show through. A new fabric for opera
coats which will be welcomed by all who
desire warmth as well beauty in such
garments is of pink silk crepon. woven
double with heavy wool for founda ton,
and a silky crepon finish for the surface.
1t is dotted over with pink velvet dots,
which adds greatly to its richness.
For the heavier gowns for street and
morning wear there are many attractive
patterns. Polka dots appear rather con-
spicuously in some Of these patterns. Soft
camers-hair fabrics have polka dots of
all sizes scattered over the surface in con-
trasting colors, and the same idea appears
in a number of the other materials. A pat
tern which will make an especially attrac-
tive gown is dark red homespun, with a
narrow Persian braid with which to trim it.
The Persian braids are very popular and
are used to a great extent. They come in
rather narrow patterns, ranging in width
from two to four inches, and are in bands,
points and squares. The odd Persian colors
with which they are woven are very pretty,
and collars. In applique trimmings. which
are also in favor, there is large variety
to choose from, as a peep at the trimming
counter on the first floor will prove. Black
and white are popular. and there are many
designs in these colors, ranging In width
and quality The black brilliant and silk
braids, which come in fancy, straight or
medallion styles, find favor among many.
also being used. Pearls find strong favor,
and may be seen in all-over bands. in
strands, embroidered on laces, and in the
cabachons They make a rich trimming.
and make the simplest gown look hand
some.
The millinery departments are probably
the centers of the most attention at this
season, as there are few women who are
not trying to solve the problem of their
winter head-wear. One of the most strik-
ing of the hats at this store is one OF COR
onation red in the Duchess of Marlborough
style. 1t is fashioned of red suede, and
has broad rolling brim. The brim and the
crown are both outlined with bands OF
black astrakan. Its only establishment is
a heavy black ostrich plume. which is
gracefully fastened along the side of the
upturned brm. For reception wear there
is an exceptionally pretty hat of white Irish
lace and Angora fur. 1t is fashioned after
the shepherdess style. with a full white
plume draped along the edge of the brim
and a touch of orange velvet on the bandau
Another hat for reception wear is a heavy
beaver with a broad white brim and a
crown of brown fur. Across the front OF
| this hat is a pale blue plume fully a yard
i'm length and a graceful fall of lace at the
| back adds an attractive touch. In addition
to these elaborate creations for the head
there is good line of street hats, which
includes number of the tailored hats from
the manufacturers in the East.
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