The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-24

ment OF cost and that could easily and with
out loss of effect be replaced by one OF the
embroidery. The material, too, could be
rendered less costly by the substitution OF
still retained The characteristic features;
the Greek style, the long graceful lines all
remain whether silk or wool be used
SPRING FORECASTINGS.
Early spring suggestions are floating
about here and there and are full of in
terest in spite OF the knowledge that they
are liable to be contradicted next week
The fiecked materials, which have spoken
of as having become too common. 10 be
truly smart. are appearing in light weights
and making an effort to live. For morning
wear they are useful and durable beyond a
doubt. as also for travelling and. doubt
less, will find a place; but my statement
as TO plain color remains true nevertheless.
Blouse Etons may safely be looked for in
numbers, with the fiat collars referred TO
above, worn by all women who find long
coats trying. 1t is said that all street cos
tunes are TO clear the ground, but that
seems too nearly ideal to be true, and it
will be wise to wait a bit before rejoicing
too earnestly. Paris talks of overskirts
and OF three-founced skirts, but / have
my doubts of these also and sincerely trust
the American woman's good taste will
stand her friend. few models have, how
ever, been sent over and can be seen. One
shown me by an importer is of pale blue
cloth, combined with white deliberately en-
broidered, and consists of a skirt made
with three circular hounces, a blouse and
novel cape. The center fiounce is of white
cloth edged with narrow circular frill of
blue, the one above and the one below are
of the blue. The blouse combines the two
in horizontal tucks of the blue above the
belt, a bolero-like strip of the white and
yoke of tucked chiffon. while the cape is
OF the white over one of blue, showing
just an edge, and is finished with triple
collars OF the blue. The shape is circular,
but so slightly so as to mean almost no
fullness. and the overlapping collars are
absolutely fiat. At the waist is draped
belt OF black chiffon velvet and the same
material makes the stock. Worn by one
exceedingly smart, but let none other con-
slider such or similar designs for an instant
If she desire TO render herself at her best.
HATS ARE STILL FLAT.
Haas continue low, fiat and broad. To be
in the height of fashion there must be one
to match each gown. but luckily there are
many sorts that can be worn with several.
1t is told of a customs inspector that he
doubted the veracity of a certain fashiona-
bic dame who asserted that one long trunk
contained only hats and caused it to be
opened. To his amazement be found thirty
two and nothing else. While only limited
number of women, IL is to be hoped travel
with quite such an amount of baggage,
fashion makes the demand for hats of sew
eral kinds IL one would keep abreast OF
the times One OF the newest and most de-
sirable Of the new models is made of white
tulle with mink tails set in at regular inter-
walls. 1t is far lighter than those of fur
and is not less handsome. Flower toques
are much liked for reception and evening
wear and some entirely of autumn foliage
have appeared. The new Spring models
have seen give evidences of continued favor
for the low broad effect and suggest most
generous use of flowers.
Accessories show no marked change, but
seem to grow more luxurious each month
passes by. Some of the new muff chains
are of slender gold set with pearls and the
ubiquitous wrist bag takes on fresh glories
at every turn. Some of the most novel are
or rich Oriental brocade with clasps and
chains of dull Eastern silver set with jade
or with roughly cut stones. Others, of the
more dainty sort, are of beige, enriched
with inset gems and others again are Of
white MORE antique with gold clasps, but
the useful ones remain of leather as hand
some as the owner can afford Genuine
morocco. in dark green, with clasps and
chain of gilt, is exceedingly handsome as
we'll as durable, and is TO be found i'm sizes
suggestive OF carrying more than the hand
kerchief and purse, while by no means
large and far too good in style 10 be ugly.
Fascinating pongeeS have appeared that
are charming for between seasons indoor
gowns and later will be worn on the street.
Both the plain and the embroidered mate
rial are shown and the embroidery is Of
fered in varying colors and designs Green
on the soft tan always is charming and
brown is handsome. In addition are pale
nations that defy description. but mean all
the subdued splendor that the East knows
so well how to produce.
MAY MANTON