The Washington times., 1905-08-30
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NEW SHIRT WAISTS

In fall and winter styles the new
models in shirt waists are as interest
ing as their predecessors OF the sum-
mer. which goes to prove that notwith-
standing the long reign of the separate
waist its popularity is by no means on
the wane, and far from being discarded
as prophesied, IL is growing in grace
and beauty and developing greater pos
sibilities than ever before. Although
many maintain that costumes made en-
tirely OF one material are in better style
than waist and skirt made or con-
trasting fabrics or colors or tones, a
separate waist has so many excellent
virtues to recommend IL that IL still
holds q place i'm the popular liking and
will be in demand not only for practical
purposes, but FOR more ceremonious oc-
casions as WELL The advanced models
appear in both elaborate and tailored
styles, and in the selection afford a
wide range for individual taste.
The changes in the general lines and
cut of the new waists are not so notice
able. variety being found mostly in the
material and form of decoration.
Among the fall fashion arc many old
time favoritcs, one of which is the sur
plice waist that has proved so becoming.
The Marguerite and Dutch necks are
seen in the lace, net and silk waists,
and in the lingerie waists the collar
less neck Is as much favored as ever.
The changes in the new models worthy
of note show the underarm seams more
deeply curved and less fullness at the
waist line than heretofore. The waist
that fastens up the back is first and
foremost in the rank and file, and Tor
the dressy model there is no other
style so well suited. That which fastens
invisibly at the left side comes next
and the tailored or plain waists only
are made TO fasten at the front BUT
tons are not conspicuous. While they
are used they are concealed rather than
revealed, and are sewn under foids.
tucks, hens and such like Ornamental
tion. Boning is feature OF the separate
are mounted on fitted foundations well
supported with stays. The deep girdle
is another fashionable feature ELBOW
sleeves will be extensively worn, as well
as the unlined chemisettes.
In the dressier waists the white taf-
fetas are especially dainty, greatly elah-
grated with entire deux OF Naienciennee
and other fine laces. The sleeves may
extend to the wrist or finish at the ell
bow. The long sleeve is completed with
q deep mitten cuff made 10 match the
collar OF the body Of the waist. Elbow
sleeves finish with ruffies. pretty fin
ish is eailed the handkerchief ruffie. .
resembling the handkerchief with the
center cut out. the points falling softly
over the arm. The lingerie waists sup
ply a long felt want and are sort OF
happy medium between the fancy waist
and the plain tailored waist. The fine
Indian linens continue first favorltes for
these with lace and hand embroidery
used with a lavish hand in their devel-
opment.
The conventional sleeve for the velvet
waist is in full length showing fullness
at the shoulder and an elaborate mitten
cuff. Many are trimmed with the new
embroidered velvet. some are of unlined
lace and others are tucked, the velvet
and yelveteens of the present day being
so light and supple as to permit of this
manipulation. Fancy separate waists Of
all-over laces will go with Eton jackets
and bolero suits. and such waist may
be appropriately worn at the theater
concert or luncheon.