Middletown transcript., 1903-01-17
THE FASHIONS

Taste in dress is far more effective than
expenditure of money and the home
dressmaker by her own efforts or the aid
of professional ''coming in" may often
turn out the prettiest examples in mater
ial by no means costly. In families too,
where several daughters give mutual as
sistance and interchange Of fabric or ac-
cessories, charming gowns are possible
with surprisingly small outlay. To this
end, the gossamer-like fabrics of the time
and combinations of both material and
garnitures, are powerful factors. Nets,
mousselines, ETC., are frequently obtain
able by judicious buyers, at prices far be-
low that of making and there are moth
ers who really feel ashamed to own how
little has been the cost of many gar
mentS.
LARGE COLLARS
of to-day, are perhaps the most effective
accessories obtainable and many a plain
gown has been rendered dressy by their
aid. In view also of continued vogue,
new patterns are put upon the market,
prominent among which, are Paraguay
laces extremely fine in weave and not un-
frequently combined with heavy patterns
that Offset the airy grace characteristic Of
South American texture. Roman lace is
also another late introduction and Point
de Venise will remain fashionable, al
though not more SO than Point d Alencon.
Much too is accomplished by colored ap-
pliques and metal, jet or pearl passemen-
teries and in view of the rage for pen
dants, new collars will largely SAVIOR of
the fayorite finish. The transferability
of these collars, is great item to their
advantage. In garnitures, chiffon re-
mains strong factor, coming in accept
ably almost anywhere and united, as
hitherto, with any other trimming, to
say nothing OF
and in view of this, farsighted women
are taking advantage not only of c. O..
Shayne's January reductions, but his
reputation for reliability and are laying
in supplies of fur trimmings that have a
prestige possible to nothing else. Large
purchases too are being made in the line
Of stole collars and boas that are quite as
seryiceable and handsome at summer re-
sorts as in town during the winter. Large
fur garments, such as jackets or capes are
secured on the most favorable terms,
with view to next winter and even in
midsummer at ocean or mountain hotels
or villas. Frequently fur development
is needed to atone for thin garments,
when breezes almost piercing in freshness,
bring roses to the cheeks, but render
warm clothing indispensable.
JEwELRY
Semi-preclous stones are very greatly
il il demand and fashionable rings show
large specimens in the centre, with tiny
pearls or diamonds on the circlet at each
side. Emeralds or turquois in the mat
rix, have of course an enlarging effect
and both are much sought after, yet not
to the disadvantage of amethysts that
have lost no prestige and nothing is more
attractive than large amethyst set in
pearls or diamonds. American sapphires
too, are particularly stylish. Pins in
fancy shapes, are still necessity and for
these, favorite simulations are symbolical
of outdoor sports, such as dogs heads,
whips, ETC., although more feminine por-
trayals in flowers or dainty leaves are
also noticeable.
Mrs. R.-Inexpensive materials for
evening gowns, are thin canvas, voile,
batiste, light weight etamine or net.
Lucy.-A pretty way of making your
gown Of voile, would be accordion plats
throughout, with lace collar, cuffs and
belt. The skirt can be finished by sew
eral tucks.
Lucy CARTER.