The Indianapolis journal., 1903-07-25
STYLES VERY FEMININE
DRo0PING SHOULDERS AND SOFT
sCARTs CHANGE woMEN's LOOKS.
The Aesthetic Girl Compelled to
Modify Her Ways II She Would
Keep I'm Touch.
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Correspondence Of the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW YORK. July 2.-The purely fem
fnine In fashions Is to be noted on all Sides
Just what has become of the girl who
"adored' mannish shoes and would wear
only collars and ties bought from a mans
haberdasher 1t Is difficult to say. That she
- not TO be met in our daily travels Is
apparent. That In her stead, we see the
girl whose shoulders droop after the man.
ner OF her grandmother's, who wears flow
ing scarfs and flmy draperies which sug-
gest the time Of fainting spells and delicate
appetites Is a self-evident fact: but how
the transformation came about, by what
process she subdued her tendency to stride,
brought her vigorous square shoulders un-
der control and learned TO fit herself to her
garments Is a question too deep and subtle
TO be discussed here. Now and again, to
be sure. one meets the mannish girl in dis
guise, that is to say, now and again she
has not proved tamable and swings along
after the manner Of her brother holds her
head defiantly aloft in spite of the fact that
her gowns are made on flowing lines, that
her hat is a creation of airy nothings and
that her shoes show narrow toes and high
heels. When that combination comes about
the looker-on draws deep. long sigh and
Is apt to ponder on matters sartorial with
lar from an easy and satisfied mind. The
effect Is almost g-otesque. The picture pre-
sented ID one TO make the gods weep. But,
happily. such instances are few. Women
as class are amenable. Long centuries of
submission TO fashions rule have taught
them adaptatility- 1t is surprising to note
how quickly and how readily the great
majority fell into the new ways. with what
ease and grace they wear garments which
Ia their very nature forbid anything like
masculine movements or masculine ways.
TENDENCY OF THE STYLES.
The tendency in all things is toward soft.
ethereal stuffs. flowing draperies and grace
full lines. Even outing costumes bear evil
dence to the fact. AS a matter of course
tennis. golf and the like continue to be
played Women who have learned the glory
OF outdoor life, who have reveled in such
exercise not at all likely to give 1t up,
but have sc far yielded to the tendency of
the time as TO take their exercises clad in
less severe garments than has been their
are more dainty. Skirts are not so aggres-
sively short Hats show some bit of fem
inine fnery In place of being quite plain
but 1t Is the glory of the modern woman
that she can be all things in all gowns. and
while the overmasculine tendency in dress
Tor sport has been modified the enthusiast
refuses to go to the other extreme. She
wears her golf costume and her tennis gown
with the grace born of the new movement.
She avoids overseverity, but she is far too
clever TO carry the manner of the drawing
room onto the links. Later, when her visit
Ing. driving or dinner gown is donned she
will be all feminine, all womanly graces and
will indulge in all the little devices for en-
nancing this new charm, but while she en-
Joys her favorite sport she modifies her
manner TO suit the needs of the hour and
OF the gown.
all that go Herewith are to be met at every
turn while do not believe that the time
Will ever again come when any one style
Will dominate all others, full skirts are a
feature of summer gowns. Hanging wells
that shield the face are worn on even the
hottest days hats are deliciously dainty
ano attractive Shirrings of all sorts
abound. the plain. the tucked and the corded
sort. Tucks are seen upon very nearly
every gown. Handwork of all sorts is in
demand. II Is the day of luxury and of
extravagance. extravagance in time and Ia
Dor as well as IN hey. a-fashionable
FOLK md numerou~ trunks necessary for
even Drief stay. and in every walk of life
the tendency is to be noted White of the
filmiest sort Is the favorite for all gowns.
Colors are used. and always will be. but
white STANDS nrst on the list, and is to be
noted at every gathering of smart folk.
For It's trimming lace. embroidery and fine
stitching all are used. Even morning cos
TUNES are made Ella aborate with much fine
work. Linen in all its qualities is much
used Rumor has IL that Paris has succeed
ed In evolving sort that does not rumpie.
Judging from the condition of the gowns
that one sees here, II the fact he true the
French folk have kept the material 'sa feIy
at home. but. happily. fashion DEGREES a
slight state or mussiness quite correct
Morning costumes are short. just clear the
ground. but are made to take on the pre-
vailing beauty OF long dropping lines new
ertheless- most beautiful one seen at
a nearby fashionable resorts of the AL
most ubiquitous white linen of medium
weight. and Is mass OF fagoting and fine
fancy stitches. with heavy linen lace trim
ming. The waist is blouse and the skirt
Is plated. Over the gown, whenever the
weather demands. is worn a long coat of
pongce that falls well below the knees and
includes big collar that gives an almost
exaggerated droop to the shoulders With
the costume are worn white canvas shoes
and white silk hose. These last. by the
way, are rapidly supplanting al colored
sorts with white and with delicateIy coll
ored gowns. They are found in varying
styles and degrees OF elegance but are al.
ways deliberately thin. and are worn with
white canvas or kid shoes as befits the cos
tune and the hour OF the day.
CONCERNING HIGH HEELS.
The high Louis heel is here with the other
revivals and is seen upon slippers and even
ing ties. but on walking shoes only when
worn BY women Of little taste and judg-