The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-13

prices. That means that there will be
vOiles for every one. 1t means also that
care should be used in selection. for in such
circumstances the processes ot cheapening
always are carried so far that almost worth
less qualities are produced.
Walking suits. while simply made. are
marked by no little individuality. This does
not depend upon fanciful trimming. which
happily is taboOed. but upon the devices
of simple tailoring and in the choice of
material. Here there is chance for her
who likes the fanciful to indulge her taste,
because the choice of fabric is among mix
lures. and checks. and plaids, most OF
them jaunty and sensible. but with now
and then an assertive one. In this way
an occasional walking suit in coarse, high
colored plaid. i'm a mixture of striking
oddity is seen, but for the most part these
costumes are admirable. Tweeds, serges
and homeSpunS are made up simply, also
with skirts of full length. In some of these
simple gowns is seen the best fulfillment so
far of the winters prophecy OF forthcoming
severity. Two of these dresses appear here
i'm the concluding picture: tweed stitched
and trimmed with brown and blue passe-
menterie. and a light gray homespun trim
med with narrow gray cord and finished
with corded neck piece. Braid is much
used on such get-ups, too, but once fancy
braid is chosen, the gown begins to take
on dressy character If ii is employed freely.
Old-fashioned notions are to be at
premium during the coming summer. They
will undergo more or less of up-to-date
treatment before being Subitted TO stylish
1Olk, OF course. ne nkluS IOT oiu-lliHerS
is already noticeable in sleeves. which run
to puffings in series and to ruffieS fashioned
after those of bygone days. Ruchings are
to be standard as a dress trimming, will be
used very freely and will be made in great
variety some sorts calling for a deal of
work. In the stores the stocks of taffetas
make more of impression than they have
done of late. Checked sorts are numerous
and very pretty. Quite as attractive and
seeming newer are those marked with fine
lines Both of these will be used a good
zeal in shirtwaist suits. The showings of
soft silks fine. and with them can be
seen silk and cotton mixtures that seem
worthy. Then. of mercerized materials
there is no end. and shoppers who want
little money to go a good ways are quite
content to have il so.
Summer standards are to authorize more
of self-trimmingS than is usual, and 1t will
with another when self-trimming does not
suit the fancy. This hints strongly of
great elaboration, for besides these fancies
there is the usual host of garnitures. Laces
are to be used without stint either rs TO
the amount employed to the number
of sorts put on one costume. Light dress
stuffs are almost overweighted with heavy
laces. and the laces of feather-weight are
reserved for heavier dress materials. This
tionS, but remains as a noticeably whim-
steal feature of the summer provisions.
Embroderies will be a stand by, and will be
used directly the material or in appli-
que form, as the fancy dictates. Both forms
are marked by richness and deal of raised
figuring. Many white waists for summer
are wondrous with these elaborate en-
broderies.
New York, March II.