The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-05
NEW GOWNS FOR FALL.
Revival of the Fitted Jacket aud De-
parture OF FInred Hens and
isiounces.


The new tight-ntting costumes are
evidently here TO stay for several sea-
sons. The loose blouse effect In front,
the short bolero with fits aecompani.
ment Of rufiled and draped bodice are
seen not at all In the new fashions. The
revival OF the fitted jacket reveals the
interesting fact that the figure Of the
modern woman has greatly improved.
Compared with fashion plates of 20
years ago, the figure OF to-day is seen to
have acquired a beautiful chest, fine.
strong shoulders. an almost natural
waist. and smaller hips. This is the
figure most admired In France, except
that the Frenohwoman's is lighter In
the shoulders. The passing of the old
curyed-front vise-like corset had much
10 do with the change. for whether cor
set wearing is approved or deprecated
II cannot be denied that in its present
form most OF the objections against II
have been removed. The shoulders are
we'll thrown back and the diaphragm
is unobstructed, giving the wearer a
chance to breathe deeply, an impossi-
bility under the old system. A properly
corseted woman in these days is almost
Obliged 10 stand erect and to throw her
chest out This attitude. according to
psychologists OF the modern school. Is
conducive OF an increased feeling Of
self-respeot For once, then. a turn OF
fashion may be regarded as means Of
grace says the New York Post.
With the new ught-ntting waist, an
entirely new skirt becomes a necessity.
Generally speaking. skirts are narrow
er. stralghter. and sitter than they have
been. The drop skirt has practically
disappeared. and all tailored skirts are
lined and bound with braid Flared
hens and flounces are scarcely seen at
all. and will shortly be relegated to COM
plete oblivion. For walking suits the
least suggestion OF a train is out OF
taste. but house and evening gowns are
as long as one chooses.
The introduction Of these new out
lines carries with Il the possibility OF
using very much richer fabrics than the
voiles and nets of last season Simple
lines call for beautiful fabrics. and this
accounts for the melanges, the satiny
zlbellnes, the heavy silks, and the un-
usually elaborate printed velvets and
relveteens. which are being unpaeked
In the shops. A chapter might be writ
ten on the velveteens alone. Many we'll
dressed women prefer this fabric TO
Lyons velvet for It's pllable quality as
well as It's greater durability, and. IN
fact. velveteen has a distinction and a
style which is lacking I'm velvet. a ma
terial suitable only for the dressiest oc-
caslons The new velveteens are seen In
a great variety OF patterns and color
ings Polka dots. disks, lozenges and
stripes are among the best Of these.
Solid colors. especially brown, navy
blue. and black. will be much worn.
Many Of the early fall street suits
arr aseraianad In nrinfe.i =-=.t-z-s-s.-s=-
A dark blue model dotted with white Is
made with an extremely long. tight at.
ting coat fastened to the waist line Rith
cut steel buttons in groups OF three.
Below the waist which ls confined by |
a narrow belt with a steel buckle, the
coat flies open. showing a lining Of blne
broeaded satin There are no less than
four applied pockets on the coat. all
bound with satin, and there are two
small shoulder capes with narrow pip
ings Of the satin. The cuffs and stock
collars are trimmed with the same.
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