The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-24
A TALK ON SHOES.

Now that short skirts are worn on al
most all notwithstanding, afternoon
and evening-it is more than ever lmpor-
tant the slippers coincide perfectly with
the very latest fashions, says the Wash
ington Times The different styles SUIT
able to the different parts of the day must
be carefully studied and from the many
models only those which are most be-
coming must be selected.
Perhaps it is harder to practice strict
economy when the shoe question comes
ND than at any other time for the cheap
shoes lose their shape so quickly that
If is scarcely worth while to buy them at
all. while the expensive lasts are so very
costly that IN many cases it is not possible
to procure all the necessary pairs. II one
cannot have all the shoes desired It IS
better to keep to some simple style that
is always in good taste-as the OXFORD Tor
instanee-even If 1t is not in the latest
possible fashion. An oxford tie of good
shape and good leather will far out
wear any of the newer pumps and colon
ial ties, and will always be above eflu-
cfsm if regularly polished. For after
noon or evening" of course, one has TO
have as smart style of shoe as possible
and at present the suede or patent leather
pump is most popular.
The pump is gradually being perfected,
so that there is not the same danger OF
it's slipping off at the heel and casting the
wearer headlong down flight of steps
or when descending from a car or car
riage, but the canvas pump is still rather
a doubtful quantity. These simple pumps
with high Cuban heels, trimmed only with
tiny flat bows, are at the moment the
most fashionable style of shoe for both
morning and afternoon, and for warm
weather they are delightfully."- cool and
comfortable. While patent leather wears
abominably, and some women find it in
furious to the feet if worn constantly, still
while new 1t does look extremely well and
does not keep the dust as dull feathers
do. Patent leather boots are practically
useless if not always kept upon shoe
trees.
After wearing black shoes all winter
brown ties appeal to one strongly in
the early spring This season tan slippers
anu SlOckl0BS are HlOIt lildH EVER pOphldls
whether with a cloth costume or a shirt
waist gown. Brown and tans are par
tcular1y prominent, among the spring
shades, so that with all brown dresses
the shoes and stockings must match. Here
again the question comes up as to which
is best, the pump, the colonial or the
oxford tie, but while pump is undoubt-
eddy smart if an oxford tie is found more
comfortable the decision should certainly
rest there. Suede, as well as leather, is
worn; the latter will far outwear the
former
For the evening suede, velvet or pat
ent leather slippers are all fashionable
that Is, as fashionable as black slipper
can be today for in the evening colored
slippers are now en- regle. This is an
expensive fashion, however, if one wants
to economic. Bronze slippers are always
becoming to the feet, and besides which
can be worn with any light summer gown.
The bronze stockings need not be silk,
for many now prefer the fine Isle thread
YaA being better for the feet as well as
much less expensive.