The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-13

many Of these garments are got up very
extensively Here there are simple models,
however, while IN evening bodices of any
pretentiousness at all the sleeve always
suggests elaborate scheming.
Tn outlook of early fall was that all the
new skirt fashions were to favor slender
women to the great disadvantage of the
plump sisterhood. What cry was there, my
countrywomen. And the response was
quick, for two out OF three fashionable
dressmakers went right TO work to get up
new skirt fashions that would be more
kindly to the complainers. With so many
schemers there resulted many skirt models
that were acceptable, and the styles out
lined at first were modified and so large
" interpreted by means of effects that there
Is 10 longer good reason for fault-hnding.
So * comes about that the dressmaker is
heard now pointing out certain models as
favoring slenderness, which shows con-
clusively that that characteristic is not
having 1t all its own way. One OF these de-
signs Is sketched In the first of the accom-
panyfng pictures. 1t In fuchsia wolfe
and heavy white lace. and with such bulk
added about the hips that no woman OF
ample girth could bear 1t of WELL But a
thousand and one ways are current for
presenting like finish in effect. and not
few Of these are as close as the most ex-
acting could desire.
So, too, there are many ornate skirts
whose embellishments are kept away from
the hips, OF. IL appearing there. are man
aged I'm such way that no increase OF
dimensions Is suggested. Princess models
are in as good standing as ever, and are
made plainly for the most part, so little
help is given for the wearer whose figure
II not almost as it should be. Making as
fine a disclosure of natural curves ever
at sides and back. these gowns are planned
TO present the stylish straight front in all
Its glories. From neck TO hem in front in
some models there is one band of trim
ming, though more often its top is finished
In yoke fashion, but the characteristic OF all
Is the fatness of this section. From bust
downward all possible curve is eliminated.
and that means that no more is left than a
very slight concaving. A gown OF this type
appears in the second illustration. 1t was
dark green cloth trimmed with iridescent
beading. Velvet often is the choice for the
princess dress and makes up finely In the
severity that Is most becoming TO this cut
Skirt trimmings at or about the knees
suffice In many cases to give elaborate
appearance where the upper portions are
left untrimmed Strappings. appliques, en-
broiderfes-no end OF mediums-are avaiIa-
bic for this purpose. and all are seized upon.
for the entirely plain skirt is unusual. The
white and red embroidery on the green
cloth OF the skirt at the center of the sec
ond picture was simple treatment. So was
the arrangement of the landings and full
fngs of the suit beside il. Naturally a
walking suit would not have highly
wrought finish. Then in the next picture is
an odd trimming. coming In the combna-
ton of plain brown and plaided wool stuffs.
The companion OF this In the sketch was
q different type, with skirt trimming in
vertical lines. They were black bruges lace
over white cloth. in this case, the main
goods being royal blue cloth. In elaborate
skirts lace bands are applied very lavishIy.
yet are kept away from the hips. AS put
on In horizontal lines their width Is impress
xive and enough or them are used at times
TO cover more than half OF the dress ma
terial. In such skirts. too. the hens are
often made billowy with rulings and plait-
ings-
The zibelines and novelty suitings OF the
many rather pronounced sorts that have
very stylish standing look especially fine
when made up In long-eoat suits. One will
Asee many such In any fashionable gather
- Take good look at the next show
20 zee u this long coat IL just what II
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