New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-20

coming ii is safe choice. a little newer design
has some form of decoration attached to the shirt
over the hips Little bias folds of silk with but
tons carry out this idea nicely on cloth costumes.
In cases basque pieces of cloth are attached
to the skirt independent OF the bodice More often
the idea is carried out with braid strapping or
stitched down pieces to match the skirt.
A good many American ideas are introduced into
France. The flowing wells are one idea that seems
to have come here from across the seas, although
the French have adapted 1t and wear it in some
what different folds from the American fashion.
In much the way the French in adop ing
Gcter. One way OF wearing the cravat is a broad.
thick ribbon crushed under but showing we'll
puned knot with long enqs to the belt. Ano her
knot at the throat ana = second on the bust, with
the ends arranged in the belt.
FIcKU AND sURPLICE MODES
The fichu. surpce form of trimming is a
great success nice example OF it is used on a
gown OF light cloth. trimmed with embroidered
flet. A fve-inch band of lace, embroidered with
brown chenille and edged with narrow ruching
colored tafreta. runs about the neck. cross
ing in front and meeting in the back. on the upper
part of the sleeves is similar band carrying out
the shoulders than in the front or the back. The
%i3 ss 4 point tn and ehoRer Of @
broidered with brown. the upper edge of The chOkcr
cuffs OF taffeta, embroidered with edged fur. The
bodice bouses a trl1e over draped belt Of silk;
fur The skirt hangs in full folds behind and on
the sides. and has inverted box pleat IN front
a novel and pretty skirt. 1t is trimmed with two
bands OF lace and ruchings that curve up and
cross in front, with the ends disappearing under
One can hardly remember when gowns have been
more complicated. Ine fuH SKIRTS can Ior a IoI
OF trimming, and there is no lack Of eaborateness
on bodices. ne tendency seems to be IN the dI-
rectiOn OF severe tailored suits. and other gowns
very elaborate.
tailored suit in one OF the SOFT checked woollens
that are so much used now has a simple skirt
box pIeat in the back. The bolero has cuffs. tUcn
collar and belt Of dark blue velvet, edged with
bolero is cut in two points and buttons down on
the belt with two large gold buttons The top OF
points of which. back and front, hang several
Inches on the skirt.
SMALL COAT COLLARS
The little coat collars that for several seasons
have been absent from Jackets coming back
again. and often Of velvet. fancy edge OF
some sort adds much TO these. On some o. the
boIeres the collar is than inch and a
haf deep and disappears in front; in others it Is
de- per. and turns into reVers in front.
Reversible fronts have apparently quite gone
reappearance. Some bolercs look smart with IN
serted vests buttoneG to the throat and showing
The majority Of the bOieTos close invisihly, and
some OF these have trimming about the shoulders
running down the front like vest.
In furs the straight scarfs viii be modish. They
making these now for the watering pla ees, III
ing scarf is of white mousselne de soe, Win tle
ends laid in deep tucks. with narrow lines or
ermine laid between the tuCks and ermine border
small wraps for the winter. They are less stiff
the fur is made thinner In some fashion, or the
lining is better cut. Whatever the difference. the
scarf IN 4gaTy Of FUR er n4w Win border Of zbe
line and zibeline tails making fringe at the ends
which are cut into points A great many o. te b
the fashionable fur tbs winter