The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
FORECAST OF SPRING FASHIONS
TO ENLIVEN WINTER GLOOM
Gh1upses of AfhachUe GO7Ons and Wraps BE Worn When
C0I Weather Is OUey
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Butterick
Patterns

the wrists. where they form narrow cuffs
In addition, there are DOX-plaited portions
which are Joined TO the plain ones at upper
edges and sides, but left free at the lower
edges, so making large. full sleeves that
can be slipped on and off with ease The
full portions are box-plaited TO match the
skirt and the upper portions Of the snug
ger parts are cut out I'm points TO match the
yoke. At the wrists are the full frills. with
out which no handsome coat Is complete.
MANY THIN WHITE. WAISTS.
With all these suits will be worn fine
white waists Of the lingerie order. AS a
matter of fact. these have been a rage the
winter through, but they will take on new
forms and new charms for spring and late
winter. Favorite materials, are batiste. linen
and cotton and fine sheer lawns. The better
ones all close at the back and are made
elaborate with hand-sewed tucks and lace
The newest ones blouse very freely at the
front but are snug at the back and include
either deep Jokes that extend over the
sleeves or sleeves whose upper portions are
cut in one with the waists. The sleeves are
wide, but not so absurdly so as are some of
the winter creations. and the cuffs are ap-
proximately four inches wide. close fitting
and buttoned at the outer seams. Points ap-
pear to be much liked. most exquisite
waist OF linen batiste is made with a yoke
OF lace cut in deep Van Dykes, and one
sees much insertion Of Teneriffe lace and
many wheels. The costliest waists are en-
on the material. but lace insets and fine
tucking make an exceedingly dainty effect
that always is charming. In whatever de-
gre pale tints may rival white in our gowns.
in these waists IL reigns. and will reign,
supreme. Many of the models are elaborate
I'm the extreme. The thought of the laundry
is not TO be contemplated. but, happily,
French cleaners are many and are exceed
ingly expert One dainty creation shows n
yoke that extends over the sleeves for dis
lance OF several inches and forms a deep
point at the front which is all of fine tuck
ing and inset Teneriffe wheels, while the
blouse below is very full and pouches well
over the belt. Almost as matter of course
the collar Is made In one with the yoke and
shows no dividing line, while the sleeves
FORM sort puts over tour-lnch cuts. An
other is made with deep pointed yoke and
cuffs that are mass of tiny Nalencennes
lace frills on foundation of sheer lawn.
THREE-PIECE SUIT AGAIN.
Later, in my judgment, we are TO see many
three-piece costumes of yelling and the like
that will be ideal for the warm weather
that to-day seems almost hopelessly remote
One or two models are already to be seen,
having been prepared in advance for the
Southern exodus that January cold is apt
TO bring about. One that appeals TO my
taste with singular force is all of ivory
yelling and Is as daintily charming as can
be. The skirt is trained and cut in seven
much fiared cores each one trimmed with
waved rows Of narrow white silk braid set
on in groups and between these groups are
applied tiny silk roses arranged two together
and several inches apart. The bodice is a
soft blouse with white chiffon front, wide
sleeves and big puffs. and trimming like
that upOu the skirt. The coat wherin the
peculiar beauty lies, is unlined and gives a
cape effect while including ample sleeves.
The coat itself is in loose sacque style fall
ing In ripples at its lower edge and is half
length. Its sleeves huge puffs below
which fall soft frills of Lierre lace. Over
the coat is a shallow yoke of lace Insertion
and banks of the material and from this
yoke fall circular cape portions that are
curved 10 fall apart at the back, these capes
being trimmed with bands of braid and
roses to match the skirt, and wide scarfs
OF silk being attached at the front The
entire costume is one OF perfect taste and
refinement and suits present Florida condi-
tions admirably, while similar things by the
score can be looked for with the coming of
our own balmy. sunshiny days where they
will be equally appropriate for afternoon
drives i'm the park.
Shortly the new shirtwaists will appear.
When they come | will tell you Just how
they are made, and before many weeks
genuine summer gowns for California and
Florida will be in process OF making While
IL seems a bit early 10 think Of organizes
and the like many women, even among
those who stay at home. like TO made ready
I'm midwinter for the holiday season of long
days. and experience teaches that all such
items are OF genuine interest despite the
cold. Consequently | shall be on the look
out and will keep you informed At this
effects. nounces and frills of all sorts will
be used, but nothing more. Even the cir
cular flounce is returning, IL is said. and
all Kinds, all widths are To be shown equal
favor, but | am not yet quite prepared to
make any further statements Rumors are
always afoat, but facts develop slowly. and
10 Is never worth while 10 state anything
until IL is as nearly assured as Dame Fash
ions canrices allow. MAY MANTON.