The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14
To Wear I'm Street or House,
Morning or EOening, kdi-
biduaL Waists Are BEING
Designed That Become the
Wearer =. =. =. =.
BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.
MIRIAM SPETR.

II HERE are all sorts of predictions
in the air for the styles to be
seen during the coming seasons.
but all OF them point to a continuation
OF the smart and dressy costumes. That
the shirtwaist will be back in all its
glory IS one Of these prophecies. and the
time for the arrival OF new spring mod
els is now at hand.
When we stop and think how absolute
~ necessary variety OF this particular
garpent is TO every woman's wardrobe
We would devote a little more OF our
time in noting the exceptional and strIk-
ingly handsome effects in numbers %
the new and stylish designs
Certainly the fact that the two-piece
tailored suit is so well thought OF TODAY
by women in general. and that il Is as
decidedly popul1r as IL ever was. con-
vinces us the more that there is a
stronger demand for shirt waists. and
their unmistakable favor and the wide
range. both IN design and quality. al
ways obtainabie. make its popularity n
surety. and no plausible reason IS left
for its dismissal.
The styles for the coming spring sea-
son are diverse and exceedingly attrsc-
giving a graceful outline i'm figure TO
the slender woman, and the necessary
breadth OF the shoulders essential for
the stouter sister 'Tis a positive rule
that the shoulder seam is as long ~
possible. without being exaggerated OF
ultra. The sleeves of the distinct tai
lored waist. as quoted by the leading
authority. are nOticeably smaller than
were those % last season: in fact the
fun pouch below the elbow is conspicu-
ously absent and the nattiness is com
pleted by the mannish cuffs and links
or course. the dressy waist is trimmed
with lace and hand work in great abund
ance. and necessarily the sleeves are
fancy and trimmed 10 correspond.
So many OF the new and exquisite fab
RIGS are being displayed for the coming
spring season that one wonders what
the later months have in store i'm novel
ties and innovations Vestings of a
much finer and lighter weight weave
are playing an important part in the
displays. and linen will be the correct
thing for smart waists the effects con.
tlnuing TO increase I'm charm. The adj
vance shirt waists OF these particular
materials are conspicuous for a decrease
in the size OF the wrist pun. as well as
IN the depth Of the blouse In front
Apropos Of the linen waists a most
effective result Is obtained by rows OF
black stitching on the white ground, and
small pieats or broad tucks with the
edges stitched in black in artistic pat.
terms will be decidedly popular. A very
neat addition is the handsome pearl but
tons used on the box plat in front and
corresponding small ones for the cuffs
OF the sleeves Harmorfzing as a fin
ishing touch is very neat belt OF white
leather. With a waist OF this deserip-
ton the Heyerest kind OF a stock would
be advisable. or the white linen collar
and small box OF either black or a solid
colored silk is fitting
Another design which is shown In tho
"Forsythe" waist and is sure to nnc
many admirers is pictured in a most
exquisite shade OF gray pompadour six
unusual in the absence OF any trim.
ming still most charming in the eIab-
crate pattern Of the material itself, al
IN the same beautiful tints OF the soft
gray. The only idea OF trimming intro.
duced is the daintiest stock Of Irish
point crochet lace. interviewer with IN,
most delicate pastel shades.
Then, another idea OF the TAILORED
waist. which is decidedly unique, though
severe, may be seen in the cheyiOts and