The St. Louis Republic., 1904-01-31

waist. with stin linen collar and mannish
tic. IL we can remember with fondness
this fashion OF seasons past. what will be
the result OF the appearance OF this ex.
uIisJe combination of tucks, embroidery.
drawuwork and Inultitudinous Fuckers
that make the feminine shirt-waist girl?
The predietio!s that there will bs
great slaughter in the ranks Of the mas
culiue gender.
Cupid. the little Imp. seems to lurk BE-.
hind every embroidered blossom or scroll
| in which these waists abound
So, girls. to be In the front ranks in this
summers campaign. with the assurance
| Of string of hearts dangling at the bele
| In thc autumn. bo sure to possess a typical
1924 Highland embroidered linen shirt
| waist
| MADE Up To
| INDIVIDUAL. TASTE.
The particularly satisfying fact about the
! shirt-wast fabrics for this season IS that
| the embroidered patterns in all their ricil-
ness of design. with their natty collar and
| cuff effects and stole of the original High
land embroidered designs. can be bought
IN the pattern and made up to individual
taste. either in the home or by shirt
| maker. since in the idea they are practical
with the original embroidered pattern.
making it possible to execute easily ana
nattilv.
In these days. when the shirt-waist girl
enjoys fresh SHIRT waist daily and often.
times More frequently. if she is an up-to.
date dresser. u shirt for morning wear in
the house, o,reet-talored costume and for
her sports is the proper caper. she
naturally. unless her purse is unlimited.
will appreciate an opportunity to pur-
chase tho fabrics in variety that can bS
made up stuuninsly and economically.
NEW STRAW BRAIDs 81!
ORNAMENTED WITH GOLD
One item. however. Is very apparent
and that is the Midas-like touch OF gold
which has impressed itself upon all the
trimming schemes has now extended to
hats and neckwear az well.
Many of the new straw braids show
this little touch Of gold interviewer. long
and short ostrich pIumes are spangled
with it. and the severer hats show gilt
duills thrust carelessly. but artistically,
through the trim.
The milk-white straws the soft tans and
grays. and even the paie-green ones,
which are to be much used ALL show this 5
fascinating little fad to excellent advan-
tage.
And the new neckwear. those fluffy. frily
the same influence
Iooped into the hem OF each and every
rufhe are gold COUGHING threads, tiny
flexible braids, and in many instances a ~
little ostrich-feather ruching flecked with X
gold. II
Truly the new era in fashions may well y;
and appropriately be designated as the ~
reign OF the golden girl.
Fans for evening use are very minute
affairs. and show the Influence OF long
dead royalty.
Some Louis XIV designs are scarcely six
inches long.
With straight or curved tops, pearl
sticks. spangles. paintings and; what not.
they are the darlings of the hour. Al
much as SIS is paid for quite simple one.
Like portrait with a pearl necklace. IL
Is almost a certificate Of gentility; and
think of the possibilities for coquetry fs
such rare and radiant weapon!
Harmony of poise is matter of no IT.
tie difficulty in the adjustment of the hat :.
as 1t is seen this season.
A bow or a feathe set at a wrong an,i.
Is apt to put ones nerves on edge. as m q.
almost impossible to detect at a. s6r,t
glance whether it be the head cor the nsts.
hat Is out of joint !
Artistic cabochons Of rhinestcnes ..r.,i
aceted jet. mock turquoise crystci.s
palachite and cut steel, with an I,anr
" Oriental semiprecious gems are an ~ -;
,ortant item in millinery; and ,insI.
,uckle. well selected. Is suf1icient 70 80
rich fur hat or touue. and far r,ors ~ -
ractive than q lot Of nowerr a. T.stSsstcs