The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09

have a certain distinction. It is only
in the small nuffs and scrappy little
ties with horrible cheap cord ornaments
and tails that never Wagged that they
are hopelessly common in appearance.
And, oh, yes, one thing more while
upon the fur text, don't buy ernile I'M
less you are either young or the next
best thing, young looking. 1t brings
out every facial line you would like to
obIiterate. Select, instead, white fox,
which sOftens and beauties the COM
plexion.
Neat little crossed stocks Of zibeline
or astrakhan are worn close around the
throat it being no longer the mode to
wear ones furs on arms or shoulders
or to leave the neck exposed. The new
est stoles are shawl shaped, cut around
close to the throat and rounded on the
shoulders, coming down to a point in
'front.' and very often a point at the back
as we'll Though white furs are worn,
white gloves are not used except with
evening dress. Pearl gray. old lace
tints, champagne and fawn shades are
all expressed in suede, and long mus
quetaire giants are more worn than the
buttoned ones.
Speaking of sleeves, to protect women
from the results of the folly Of appear
ing in the streets in elbow and short
sleeved wraps there has been intro
duced the velvet undermanche to slip
on as a sort of cuff like the lingerie
affairs on hodices. And that reminds
me of the soft, white satin shirt waists
that are worn for informal occasions
such as luncheons and the like. They
are stitched with colored silk or run
with narrow colored velvet, while some
have rows of pompadour ribbon in
- 81 an
over the blouse, giving charming
Dresden effect. The neck finish is
usually a boa of rich colored velvet
matching the stitching
If there. existed any doubt of the
popularity of empire styles it was dis
sipated by a glance at the leaders OF
fashion at the last race meet at Chan
tilly a week ago. Yet not all bow down
down before this vogue, charming as it
| is Many couturieres recognize that it
is more suitable for evening than for
I day wear, and others give their ale
! glance to the princess robe. Given a
good figure and perfect cut, there is
no comparison between the two, every
thing being in favor of the princess
Many modistes compromise on princess
! jupe with a tight fitting, long skirt
carried up corselet fashion above the
waist line. over this is worn a short
empire bolero, which makes an ideal
walking gown that preserves the long
lines without the Disgusting folds Of the
empire robe.
The long princess redingote which
opens at the side is a garment as vet
worn only by the exclusive few. though
! it is exceedingly chic. The syelte,
straight front lines. braided or covered
with embroidery, are unbroken by front
/ fastenings,x and the coat, which is full
sxirted, reaches within an inch or 50
of the hem of the dress. Breitschwanz
is much used for these princess red
| ingotes and is perfect medium. but
unfortunately it is not every purse that
can stand the strain Of breitschwanzs-
indeed, only the few.
/ There is no doubt that fashion is
! decidedly varied this season in the
matter of color as well as design. and
it must be a foolish woman who can
not find what suits her when she may
choose long, straight lines the tight
/ fitting princess. the scanty Josephine
or the flowing pietuesqueness of
drapery. Severe styles suit certain
types of beauty, particularly when
| carried out in velvet and the softer
make known as chiffon velours. which
take the most exquisite colorings ever
produced ia fabrics
CATHERINE TALBOT.