The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-11

rather seek some modification that is be-
coming. Such are obtainable.
II hardly need be stated that the more
radical forms Of full skirt are poorly suited, |
the average figure being considered, TO the
heavy fabrics whose surface is this sea-
son characterized by roughness. Very tall
slender women may wear them safely,
but softer, thinner woolens are far better
for others. Indeed, so striking are zibe-
lines and many like weaves, that the aver
age woman's wardrobe hardly has place
for them unless they come in coat or walk
ing suit. Their stylshness is so great that
IT Is well to help on the general showing,
but q dressy gown OF such materials is
likely to be so distinctive that 1t will not
bear many wearings well. Such dresses,
OF course are only suitable for those whose
supply Is 50 large that they doa't need
TO wear any one gown steadily. Cloths
both rough and smooth are not so profusely
trimmed as they were a year ago, though
the trimming counts much in the gowns
general effect, and though IL be small In
amount. is distributed artfully. This is
written of model dresses. the average
product may not achieve much of artful-
ness, but with good designs set for copy
ing, fine results ought to be obtained.
Three such models appear in the first
two OF the accompanying pictures. The
first was brown cheviot with finish of
heavy brown passementeries and brown
buttons. To be in direct touch with cur
rent rulings. a brown hat should be worn
with such suit, so that the one-tone
scheme throughout could be accomplished
This Is another fancy not well adapted to
modest wardrobes, especially when por-
tion OF such costume cannot be put to sep
arate use. Yet any scheming economizer
viii find ways to get around this draw
back. At the left in the next illustration
is light tan broadcloth trimmed with
stitching and pearl buttons Opposed to 1t
is a gown OF fuscia-colored venetian cloth.
Several fuschia shades showed in its pas
sementerie This is another stylish color
trick. It's buttons were shaded pearl
In silks, the checks, fine stripes and tiny
figures that have prevailed of late remain.
but noticeably numerous in high priced
weaves are silks with huge figures. The
latter certainly count as newer than the
others, though 1t Is by no means sure that
they will make up as well. AS many a
woman knows to her lasting sorrow, the
average dressmaker is capable now and
stun into an atrocity BY the same token
few home dressmakers will attempt to do
much with them. These evening silks of
tremendous figures will be very SNOWY,
grand, OF course, when surrounded by
equally fine feathers. but most women viii
purchase more wisely from less conspicu-
Gus designs. There are striped silks of
decided newness, too, poticeably those of
waved lines. II 1t were not for the de-
mand for horizontal lines. such silks could
sell rapidly. AS ii is, they rank - very
stylish and find many purchasers Shaded
and rainbow effects I'm silks make sure APP
peal. and are seen at their very finest
just now in ribbons. Brocades are rich in
the extreme most OF them seeming, some
how. utterly beyond comparatively small
wardrobes, though really not so costly as
some other weaves. New brocades of large
figures. however. are away at the top in
price.
No one feature OF the shops current Of
fering Is more impressive than their supply
OF wraps and coats. Nowhere do shoppers
Lnger longer than among these garments
Nowhere else is there more TO reward
study. Ii would seem as IL these pretties
would become worn out with handling for
they excite a deal of lust I6okings' but
there are hosts OF them. and considering
that prices are rather higher than usual
Cor such Quitting. they so East Such