Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-10
Jew YORK FASHION LETTER.
ne Latest metropolitan Creations in
Costumes for the Fair scx-Nev
Gloves ana Footwear.


Expensive gown has arrived BY this does
ot mean that one can get n prottv frocls
pr moro song, but now that the first
|ish OF the season is over it is possiblc
gain several really artistic effects AT
cost "lthln the reach of the average
koman.
The limitations Of expensive fabrics are
approving. Manufacturers have rroftcd
early mistakes and the materials nov.
'fcnaSeapIo dt medium prices no longtr
Fve the really counterfeit appearance.
tor instance very pretty albatross
nun NcillnE can be had for thrty-ninc
fntS yard in all of the fashionablc coli
Rugs Of the season. Built over nm i'm
|aton silk lining, through a genuine silk
itfie on the petticoat is a necessity such
dross should not cost "A great dcal.
dainty shade of cminence blue IS de-
l"red upon charmingly simple lines
he SKIRT Is a plated affair fitting closely
yer tho hips. with a yoke effect and
raight panel down the front. Toward
~ bottom 1T slopes outward where it
us long ana fun over the feet dipping
ghtly at the back. Instead of the usual
pdicc' the waist shows an Elton effect
pming to tho waist limo and having
Pep plain yoke of the ambutros.. laid in
Ids aud piped with a darker shade OF
'tin The folds continue down the waist
inc BACK and extend into two little
Ills below the belt line The front is
on plated and comes below the waist
opens over a full fan of heavy lace,
OF necessarily expensive. giving a blouse
Tect over girdle If blue satin.
The sleeves are ticl below tho elbow
ecoming very full and loose at the wrist
here they are caught into deep turn
vcr cuffs
Many of the stores arc Offering rom
ants Of satin in the fashionable shades
pr half dollar. that sold for twice as
1uch at tho beginning Of the season and
10 same is true OF silks. Such bargains
elegate TO the year the old Joke about
Fomen shoppers who never buy. for such
cductonS are too great a temptation TO
et so 10y and many who may not need
he materials ut present buy them and
ut them away for another season.
There arc also many pretty trimmings
the shops varying from twenty-five
euts a yard upward. FaCotinE. which
always a pretty decoration comes at
en- cents a yard in all colors. This, with
french knots and q few medalions of
responsive lace makes a pretty garnture
pr simple imitation wolfe frock. rho
kirt is fifteen gorcd affair madc with
oke over the hips. This yoke is formed
+ transverse tUcks alteruated with bands
f faCeotinc arranged in the same way.
he scalloped effect gained Ivy this ar
angomcut. il finished by another band
farGoting. " hich joins the skirt with
lie. FgEEotinc. alternatcd with French
luts trims the seams and three inch
en- finishes the bottom Of the skirt. 4
(retty substitute for French knots is
my little buttons covered with the dress
Material or satin in a darker shade.
The bodice carries out tho same idea
+ tho skirt, but has a yoke of lace over
attn. The French knots are struggled
through the pattern Of tho lace to add
o the daintiness OF the effect. Finishing
ho yoke is a hounce OF the voilc, unpre-
entiously finished with tiny hcn head
d with row of the faggoting.
The sleeves show a pretty effect. From
he shoulders to the elbows the tops are
tucked in the transverse fashion of tho
ip-yoke. Relow this there is graduated
rill falling over close fitting cuff of
attn and lace that reaches to the elbow.
girdlc OF satin pointed at the front
nd extending several inches OF the back
confines the waist.
Entire tafeta gowns have been revived
With furore hardly expected at this
eegon, Brown is used 10 carry out
cry dainty design. The blouse has a deep
oke shocked half way down from this
his the silk falls into n high pointed
birdie which encircles the waist. It is
buttoned MP the back ami has a shocked
high stock around the mex. The sleeves
,ave wide row Of shocking just between
he elbow and top, from whence they fan
-ery full, caught into cuffs also Of snoct-
ne
IN fact the shocking is only the trim
ming on the dress and affords delight
ul change from lace and embroidery. The
kirt has a deep hip yoke OF II and below
he yoke falls very full all the way
,round. with three deep tucks running
critically around II at the bottom.
Corresponding with the dress is a big
brown hat turned up trihe at one side
With a long plume shading from deep
brown to white curling over the brim.
Brown satin rosettes nestle against the
hair
At the theatres there are some pretty
head dresses this season. With blondes.
Hat wreaths OF ivy or autumn leaves are
Favorites, while flowers seem to bc the
Fad among brunnettcs poppies. scarlet
obella and purple pansies being selected
o magnify their charms. 1t is almost iu-
possible to give any particular spot in
which to place these decorations for
Htyles of hair dressing arc as varied az
he sha pes and faces ana each must
rtudy her own style before attempting
foral garniture. Whenever IT is possible
flower should be nestled at tho back OF
The ears one on either side forming Il
pretty dccora ton.
Evening coats Of white taffcta arc vcrr
hrettY. They are intorlincd with flannel
For warmth and lined with inexpensive
tik or imitation silk. A deep collar Of
ace ia the only trimming required. but
n many instances the coats arc faced
Njth white velvet TO which tiny tails arc
epplipucd to initiate the effect of ermine
Tho long coats OF walking dresses arc
being rounded away at the front for all
the world like mans cutaway. The
nauls hu"ss OF the design, however. is
|ofIeet by tNo or three circular runi p,
rround the shoulders finished with fancy
SILK braid
The white aud light shades Of Kid gloves
which are iudensablc on account Of tho
humber II light dresses worn arc at once
delight ana despair to the woman of
70 shion. While they add much to tho
smartness or \ toilette they soil easily
owen with extreme care. However, the
Economical woman may clean her giants
lastly by putting them i'm a solf-scaling
bottle filled with gasoline: the bottle is
recalled and shaken for time. after stand
for few hours II Is shaken again. When
tho gloves are taken out and rubbed with
n flannel cloth they viii be as clean as
new.
Much time and thought arc expended
upon morning customes which were ncycr
30 smart as this year. Flowers made Of
crepe are a favorite trimming. but for
these the simplest blooms are selected
such as the daisy. wild rose of single
violet. Spiders of dull silk threads set in
squares Of crepe are alwayS pretty. This
Idea may be REPRODUCED in trimmings for
olprod gowns with excellent results
Fashionable footgear viii include dun
leather shoes with no tips and glazed
patent leather, Tho ornate buckle; af.
fected last winter and IN the carly sprlnl,
will BE- revived by women who wear low
hoos throughout the winter However
pretty. They arc not in good taste for tho
street and smack Of Cleanliness