Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-31

New YORK, Jan. 31.-Everybody is
crowding as many gaities as possible
into the period which intervenes be-
tween now and the beginning of Lent,
all of which is having a most delight
full effect upon fashions.
There still remains some striking
mid-winter styles and one sees them
at receptions. teas, parties and in the
shops where the buying of summer
novelties is in progress. The great
demand for thin materials Just now is
simply a forecast of the season, and
though 1t is well to prepare for days
that are to come, one can neglect the
styles that be.
The tailor made suit in it's new
spring adaptions is a joy to the eye
and a distraction to the purse at the
same time. 1t is not long ago since
even the women of means boosted only
one tailor suit, this she wore on every
possible occasion; but things have
changed and any wardrobe to be truly
smart should contain three tailor-made
gowns at least-one of satin faced
material for semi-dress occasions and
informal affairs: another of rough
goods and more severely carried out,
for street wear exclusively; and the
walking costume for rainy and dull
days or for outings.
Velvet vies with highly finished
cloths for a place OF favor and is really
used more for tailor-made gowns than
for full-dress occasions. Exclusive de-
signs come trimmed with bands of
wooden braid. Such q decoration may
be homogeneous. but since the ensem-
lie is chic, Il need go no further.
Whatever may be said against it,
there is a dignity about the trained
skirt that appeals specially to the mod
effects and slender outlines obtain,
this style of skirt will be worn. In it
lies the hope of the short woman for
relief from the horrors of dumpiness;
it is likewise the salvation of the at
tenuated sisterhood whose angulari-
ties are transformed into graceful
curves by soft, clinging folds. So the
long skirt will be with us for another
season at least.
Lace has become so indispensable a
feature of fashion that it has invaded
even the province of the street gown.
Not that touches of it have not been
apparent in this style of dress be-
fore; but now it reaches the point of
elaboration. A tailor made design
which is deliciously smart is executed
in pale tan ladies' cloth and has alter
mating folds of panne velvet on both
the skirt and bodice. Down the front
runs a broad band Of heavy lace with
a, ROY of brown tassels on either side.
Two rows of brown velvet in Roman
key pattern trim the skirt. There are
both economy and convenience in the
new laces which combine embroidery
or art stripes OF tasselled bands and
come ready to be applied to skirts and
bodices. They save one the trouble of
thinking out schemes of decoration as
we'll as a harmonious blending of
colors and when these two important
matters of dress car be settled so
easily, the price of the trimming is
well worth the sacrifice made to
raise" it. Continuing the description
of the cloth and lace dress, however,
the sleeves open over a Bishop sleeve
of Russian lace and are laid in folds
held in place by tiny rows of French
knots.
The luxury of twentieth century
modes is expressed in two coats which
are designed to go with the costume
one for mild days and another for cold
days.
The first is of pongee silk and
reaches to the hem of the skirt. 1t is
trimmed with Russian lace, while the
Roman key pattern of the dress is
carried out on lapels and cuffs.
The second coat is of black Melton
which falls in long embroidered tabs
in front, producing a smartly elegant
effect. At the shoulders there are
shorter tabs fastened to the lace with
black embroidered buttons.
A hat or white beaver, for which tan
may DG SuDStltulcu WIFI SOOu ItSultS
completes the costume and is trimmed
with white liberty satin and a trailing
white plume.
The passing of the pouched bodice
which has seen its most palmy days, Is
emphasized in the new thin gowns
Until now Dame Fashion, though tiret
of bloused effects, had nothing quite
as pretty and generally becoming t.
take their place. But there has beer
going on some tall thinking out o
which the idea Of a fascinating LITTLE
belt has evolved and though 1t is
straight little affair. requiring a grea
deal of "softening" through the assist
ance of chiffon, etc, it is really charm
ingly piquant.
1t is possible now to get the lovelies
thin gowns and lace robes for a reall,
reasonable price. A fairy like desigl
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