The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-10

pear in it is the most desirable sort just
now And of strictly tailor trimming there
went in such quantity with the so-called
French tailor-made are INDUCED but spar
inSly. AT the most, there may be touches
OF them at neck and wrists. Tucking Is
much used here, too. the texture of stylish
cloths being finely adapted to this treat
ment. Self-trimming is standby, taking
the form of bands. tabs and pieces of all
sizes and forms, with the restriction that
the shapes shall not be fancifui- Buttons
are much used TO dress such pieces. the
main object with both beins' to attain
some degree of novelty without resorting
TO elaborate mediums. Since the sleeves or
tailor suits must be less ornate than the
hlShly wrought ones put In sumnery
dresses, 1t is but natural that severely plain
seem bare enough " contrast. One type
that is striking for ITS plainness is reason
ably tight at the shoulder and or that
diameter to the simple cuff at the wrist
THESE sleeves are shaped TO square the
shoulders. which after months of slope is
a radical change.
of the new tailor styles shown here by
the artist, the first was of the severely
plain grade. yet as glance VIII snow,
did not lack originality. Its material was
brown cloth, aud self-trlmming ana suteh-
ing were the only embellishments. As an
illustration of the degree OF individuality
that can be accomplished with simple
mediums, this model was effective Less
severe in finish wa the gown at the left
in the next sketch. Yet is was merely red
venetian cloth and fancy black braid. with
black velvet belt. For such dresses the
choice of braid is an important matter. A
pretty sort will. when used In small guam
tity. go a long way toward making the
gown dresSy. At the right IN the conclud-
ing picture is a suit of gray broadcloth
with collar of green velvet. Coats of this
general sort appear in impressive numbers
1t is on some of them that the square
shoulder is shown. This cut may be the
next thing in line, but at present 1t is en-
tirely safe to have the new bodice or coat
slope all that is possible.
Gowns all in red. though in two or more
shades of that color are a promise for
summer, and if worn in the numbers proph-
esied, the red hats made ready by the
milliners will go off IKE hot cakes. Red
and dressmakers are sdvising them for
shirtwaist suits. Foula'ds of gay shades
are much used for trimming cloth gowns.
Rose shades are stylish for dressy gowns,
and much silver trimming goes with them
Light cOlorS are to be favored generally
and exquisites will put the more perishable
OF them TO uses that endanger them greatly.
Browns, puppies and grays seem TO be the
leading colors. each being offered in about
all possible shades There is not such
at all desirable when not entirely becoming.
The shade that looks best is the wisest
choice still.
AS to materials voiles are in the lead,
the situation being changed only so much
as to show them on women everywhere,
shops only. There is much diversity in the
goods, consequently there is like range
in the manner of making. The two wolfe
dresses of these pictures were at the right
of the second sketch and at the center of
the third. respectively. The first was
gray, with white Irish point lace trim
ming. and the other tan. with tucking
and shaded brown ornaments for trim