The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06

tanned, nor does IL seem TO be a fancy that
vii, be slightly even when observers have
grown accustomed to IL. The natural waist
curves of the average figure are not so I'M
handsome that they should be obliterated.
either I'm front or rear view, and doing any
thing more than To correct defects here is
pushing the style too far. This applies In
full force only to gowns of the princess
order wherein there is no break at about
the waist line, including much that is In
princess effect. In long wraps the pre-
yaiing looseness excuses the straightness.
and IN bodlces alone the artificial lack OF
curves is not to be condemned. But at all
times the princess models make more OF
an Impression thar their numbers warrant,
and now that many of them are noticeable
for the unnaturalress of their lines, rather
than for the faithful outlining that is usual
with this cut. they result in many a start
ling showing. At most times the princess
dress i'm advance style stirs up much en-
vious consideration; women are apt TO
wish they could wear such fashions and to
dare them, anyhow. Now not a few of the
show dresses are quite enough to make the
observer content with the two-piece ar
Iangements.
But the searcher for a suitable princess
model need not be discouraged by this adj
vanced notion. There are dresses in plenty
that are free from this fault. Especially
in velvets are princess notions prevalent
In solid color weaves. with rather severe
finish, the princess velvet gown is hand
some and fashionable. For these a much
favored trimming is braid of some new
and inconspicuous sort Bandings of broad
cloth are used much, too. Surprisingly
bright colored velvets appear in model
dresses, dressmakers advocate these shades,
so it is to be supposed that they will have
many wearers. bat women who deem them
too bright will have no difficulty in finding
less striking colcrings in the newest and
finest weaves Both in the matter of color
and I'm the nature and quality of weave.
the stores have much varied stock Of
velvets. great deal of black is being
worn, and il appears both in street gowns
and in dressy costumes. There are many
handsome shades in corduroy. too, and a
rich brown still is much liked, though dress
makers will praise other shades readily
enough.
Now that fashions continue TO present
great diversity, 1t is difficult to be plainly
in the forefront OF the procession without
being at the sa1ue time striking or decid-
edly odd. So the medium that win adj
vertise its newness and not be open to this
fault is welcomed and taken up eagerly. In
this way came a surprising Endorsement
for the length OF skirt for a street gown
that Is shown In the first OF to-days pic
lures. A glance. shows that it affords the
strongest possible contrast with the walk
ing skirt, and that probably Is potent
point. With skirt of this length the gown
may be simply made, or may be planned
deliberately This first example was
sketched in dark green zibeline, with stitch
ing and frogs of black. At the left in the
next picture is elaborate mcclellan
broadcloth and sable. Even in tailored suits
this feature of extreme length is notice
able. as will be seen from consideration of
the two stylish gowns put in the conclud-
ing Illustration. Here the materials were
gray mixed cheviot and darker gray cord,
and dark brown mixed suiting with lighter
brown cording stitching and buttons.
What in the street dress is suggestion of
train becomes the real article In the Dress
up. Its form In a stylish carriage gown
appears at the right in the second of these
pictures, the original of which was fuschia
cloth. with mole fur and black bruges lace