Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-20
NEW YORK FASHION LETTER
BY ESTELLE CLAIREMONT

NEW YORK, AuAg. 20.--The powers
that invent and mold the fashions have
evidently, not quite definitely decided
what novelties and changes they will
decree for the coming fall and winter
seasons. Ii is true, some slight
changes have been made. indicating a
marked. though not radical departure
from the styles of spring and summer.
but these changes are, as yet, only
sentative and do not clearly and def
nitely point In a certain direction.
According to reports from Paris the
characteristic bell shape of the pres
ent day skirts will be greatly empha-
sized or exaggerated in the fan and
winter styles. The question whether
they will be full or tight around the
hips is not yet decided, butt here is
no doubt that the faring effect of the
hem will be accentuated by using some
Uefhods of increasing the flare. In
some models stiff Innings in the hem
are used to support the outward flare
of the lower part of the skirt, while
in other models the desired effect was
produced by silk covered cable cords,
running along the lower edge. If neith-
.er OF these methods Is employed, the
desired result will be obtained by VOL
luminous ruchings and rufiies along the
lower part of the understands.
The new corset which has been in
troduced in Paris and is finding great
favor will soon make its way across
the ocean. 1t promises to cause
xnarked change in the feminine FORM
The new corset supports the bust
without raising 1t above its normal po-
sltion and Is said to give more freedom
and a more natural and artistic figure
than the high bust corset. Another
SHARPLY defines the waist line. without
preventing the straight line effect in
front.
Another novelty which may be ex-
pected for the coming fall is really no,
= novelty but revival In modernized
form. 1t Is the redingote of long ago
brought up to date by various modern
new redingote will be either single or
double breasted or open In front. with
. waistcoat to close the gap. The
basque part Of the garment Is volumin-
Gus to accommodate the full skirt and
the neck Is collarless, with bands. turn
overs and lapels. The redingote Is
either cut without break in the waist
line or It has separate bodice. joined
10 the basque at the waist with a seam.
The revival OF the redingote will un-
doubleday give powerful impetus to
the popularity Of the waistcoat, which
prOmises to be much in evidence dur
1ng the coming fall. II will be worn
In great variety of forms. 1t may be
cut high or low. may form a separate
garment or merely simulate one 1t
may be OF the same material and of the
same color. or may be used to enhance
the general effect by introducing a
touch Of bright or contrasting color.
There Is practically no limitation OF it's
decorative possibilities.
The thin silks and other sheer fab
rlcs which are 10 extensively used this
ntnsner are undoubtedly beautiful and
s1exsonable. hut they have one great
idtnai1vAntage. They are so light and
sdercate. that the slightest breeze IL
uunicient to disturb them and only a
woman who has been out walking or
riding In such a gOssamer dress or
thoae. who amusedly watched her
1iantic efforts Of preserving the dec.
%ncy Of her appearance In spite Of a
most aggravating and shameless breeze
Win fully appreciate what the disad-
vantage referred to really means.
sSome women were 40 exasperated
over the antics Of their skirts that they
gave up the fight in Despair and took
70 less volatile fabrica. Now, that IL
really too bad. az these delicate ma
terials are exceedingly beautiful and
effective. However. there il no cause
to despair. There Is very simple REM
edy and ingenious dressmakers are
making those skirts Of sheer materials
with wide and fiannel-lined hens and
with number OF small lead sinkers
fastened to the inside of the lining
Those In close touch with the most
prominent fashion establishments OF
Paris predict that dolmans will be worn
q great deal during the coming fall