Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-01-31

tween now and the beginning OF Lent
all of which Is having a NEST delight
full effect upon fashions.
There still romains some striking
mid-winter styles ana one sees them
mt 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 forecast of the season, and
though II Is well to prepare for days
that are to come, one can neglect the
styles that be.
The tailor made suit in its new
spring adaptions is n Joy to the eye
and a distraction to the purse at the
same time. II 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
6Noe' ebu ihoit otFtitiy tdIIltu Out,
for street wear exclusively; and the
walking costume for rainy and d. il
days or for outings.
Velvet vies with highly finished
cloths for place Of favor and Is really
used more for tailormade gowns than
for fsill-dress occasions. Exclusive de-
signs come trimmed with bands Of
wooden braid. Such decoration may
be incongruous. but since the ensem.
lie is chic, one need go no further.
Whatever may be said against II.
there is a dignity about the trained
skirt that appeals specially to the mod.
ish woman and as long as clinging
effects and slender outlines obtain,
this style of skirt will be worn. In II
lies the hope OF the short woman for
relief from the horrors OF dumpiness;
1t 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.
A<ntO hdo bttOuit bO lUulbDtnSlnft u
feature OF fashion that II has invaded
even the province Of the street gown.
Not that touches OF 1t have not been
apparent In this style OF dress be-
fore; but now 1t reaches the point OF
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 broad band OF heavy lace with
\ row 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 or tasselled bands and
come ready TO be applied to skirts and
bodices. They save one the trouble Of
out schemes Of decoration as
well as harmonious blending OF
colors and when these two important
matters o. dress can be settled SO
easily, the price OF the trimming Ia
well worth the sacrifice made to
raise" II. Continuing the description
Of the cloth and lace dress, however,
the sleeves open over 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 tn go with the Costume
one for mild days and another for cold
days.
The first is of pongee silk and
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.
II has a cape OF heavy white lace
which falls in long embroidered tabs
In front, producing 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 be substituted with good results,
the costume and Is trimmed
with white liberty satin and q 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 tired
OF bloused effects. he'd nothing quite
as pretty and generally becoming to
take their place. But there has been
going on some tall thinking out OF
which the idea Of a fascinating little
belt has evolved and though It is a
streight little affair. requiring a great
deal OF "softening" through the assist
ance OF ctillon. etc. II is really charm
ingly piquant.
II Is possible now to get the ioveliest
thin gowns and lace robes for a really
price. A fairy like design
which is WORTH OF imitation Is strewn
with flowers OF Bouvais work. The
skirt is soft and clinging. falling like
q midst over little satin lining.
The bodice. which Is cut low. boasts
no trimmings except the Bowels work