The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-20
POINTERS ONETHE
COMING FASHIONS

NEW YORK, Jan. 2O-Fashion novel;
ties were never so plentiful as now.
Much attention is paid to the new wash
materials, of which the shops are as full
as though it were midsummer, Cotton
etamine ranks among the prettiest and
most stylish of these fabrics. 1t is used
Tor several very smart waists. Embroid.
cred bands in cross stitch are used to trim
these waists, the colors of which are
either the Russian blue and red, with a
touch of black, or the more varied Bull
garlan combinations. Coarse white lace
looks well on the linen canvasses and.
moreover, launders well.
The showing of heavy mercerized vesting
used for waists is very large. Besides
white, there are pale blues, pinks and
mauves to choose from. A delicate shade
OF buff, called champagne, is popular.
These vestings are expensive, but they
wear well and launder withous losing any
of their fine lustre.
Some effective lace collars with modified
stoles, are shown by smart modistes.
These are in effective Irish point patterns,
which show up well on the net upon which
they are applied. Shown with these col
lars are dainty turn-overs and cuffs The
prettiest are found at the French linen
shops, and here one may pay as high as
$l5 set. The linen is of gossamer fine
ness and the embroidery is a work of art.
The worst of it is that they are so perish
able No ordinary laundress ought to be
allowed to handle them. The best plan
is to send them to a professional
"scourer,' although the name has an I'M
compromising sound for delicate fabric.
The return of silk to favor after long
run of cloth has resulted in renewal of
interest in fancy weaves of silk appro-
pirate for blouses. One sees some ex-
quisite pompadour designs, handsome bro
cades and warp effects. Plaid silks are
in high favor. 1t ought never to be for
gotten in buying silk waists that whatever
is paid for them they will be only half
dress when worn. One is no longer ex-
travagant in these garments.
With handsome walking gowns waists
of crepe de chine exactly matching the
cloth in color are made in tiny tucks or
with hemstitched or faqoted yokes. Any
of the soft silks are also good for these
waists. which are always very simply
made. hnt should be the perfection of cut
and finish.
With quite an elaborate brown cloth
carriage gown there comes a brown surah
waist, pin tucked across the front and
over the shoulders and upper part of the
sleeves. There is not a particle of trim
ming. The high tucked stock is finished
with narrow white ruching and white
maline bow at the back. A necklace OF
old-fashioned gold beads can be worn very
effectively with such costume
by a new method many of the dia-
phanous materials are painted with floral
designs in such manner that none of
the pliability of the fabric is lost. Crush
and wrinkling leave no impression on the
surface of the ornament which is ex-
ecuted by hand. Among choice designs
mr. he Of pnpnioc ri nd nf
detached sprays of primroses and violets
and scattered forget-me-nots. A bridal
veil painted with orange blossoms is
among the bizarre effects. But for floral
ball frocks the novelty will doubtless find
ready acceptance.
Evening gowns are almost universally
of sheer fabrics trimmed with lace or
some other gauzy fabric. White lace is
used; it appears merely as a foundation
transparent chiffon wells. The erect il
dainty and does much to reconcile the
masculine mind to the size of the mouiste's
bills.
In the matter of sleeves, big puffs OF
chiffon are often caught into tight and
narrow cuff, which accentuates the slen-
derness of the wrist while the transparent
puff gives grace to an angular arm. Such
a sleeve arrangement appears in princess
gown of white satin brocade trimmed with
an applique design in uncut velvet. Prin-
cess gowns must of necessity be fashioned
in something more substantial than chif-
fon. They have the additional limitation
OF being most trying to wear. The woman
who has an Indifferent figure must csc ew
the princess style, but her more fortunate
sisters are recognizing its possibilities for
grace and beauty The princess gown
in question is worn with a svlph-like eff
feet. An extreme straight front is
achieved by the perfection of the cut. 1t
is cut off the shoulders and finished bv
tight-fitting bolero Of chino ribbon. The
ribbon is laid in folds and edged with the
uncut velvet medallions. The bolero is
finished at the bust by soft loops of the
ribbon. held in place by iewelled butter
fly set with brilliants. Where the real
stones are impossible madame is using
clever imitations-so clever that it would
take the eye of an expert to detect the
ruse. Sham jewels have abundant use in
many places besides the stage.
Some very striking fashions are shown
IN house jackets. which to a great extent
are taking the place Of the tea gown. In
their shortened proportions the pretty
negligees are not only becoming. but are
practical because Of their comfort am
freedom from burdensome draperies. The
daintiest of all the room garments are the
lingerie skirts and jackets filmy with lacv
trimmings and airy materials All sorts
of shapes develop in such unconventional
attire. Something very novel partakes
somewhat of the outlines Of the old-fash-
toned dolman. tt is made Of white China
silk and trimmed with lace and frills
There is yoke which fastens at the sides