Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-09-23
NEW YORK
FASHION Err

New York, Sept. 23.-The long,
close fitting coats seem to be the rule
in the fall and winter styles and bid
fair to be the despair of the short
woman, as it takes long lines to wear
them successfully. These coats are
really only a survival of the spring
and summer styles, which showed the
closely fitted or. plated coat and the
modified %redingOte. AS usual, women
will wear these coats regardless of
their becomingness, just because they
are to he the thing this season.
However, such violent injustice to
looks will not be necessary, as the
long Goa will by no means occupy
entirely the favor of Dame Fashion.
Among the imported models and the
costumes turned u by the best tall
ors is to be seen quite a supply of
short coats in all styles. There are
belted coats, tight fitting and semi
fitting coats, box coats and basques,
and last of all, the ever present bolero.
There is no earthly reason why every
woman should not wear the style OF
a most becoming to her and still
De in style.
The bolero is becoming to many
figures, and though not a novelty, in
this seasons styles, yet it Is seer on
many of the smartest costumes and
will hold its own in popularity with the
more recent innovations.
The tendency in skirts seems to be
toward greater simplicity, even the
visiting, dinner and evening gowns
show a decided leaning toward un-
broken lines and very little trimming.
Frequently the gowns are seen with
no applied trimming at all, or with
some flat trimming.
q The trimming on tailored frocks is
to be a good deal of it of the inset
style. Lozenges, plain bands, scrolls
and other similar designs are set I'M
der the material instead of on ii. In
most cases the trimming is rather a
contrast in material than in color, al
though there are some costumes seen
with the inset of another color from
that of the rest of the dress. Some
of the most chic costumes show an
Ornametation of fancy stitching, in
straight, or what seems to be the
latest, undulating lines.
Although there has been much dis
cussion about the passing of the plait-
ed skirt. it is by no means certain
that ii will not be worn as much as
eve by those to whom it is becoming.
In fact, the revival of the bell and
umbrella skirts and the hip yolks and
gored effects have only added a great
er variety for the sensible woman who
is on the lookout for something be-
coming rather than conspicuous, to
choose from.
The short skirt in the newest mod
els show many plated models; not
plated all around, but in groups OF
side or box plaits. There must be
some skillful goring to give the SINUS
hip line and the flare at the bottom
demanded by fashion in the latest
skirts. Especial care must be taken
to have the short skirt hang well, az
nothing is so lacking in style as the
skirt that is limp and says. For this
reason the petticoat to be worn under
il should be chosen with extreme
car If you can afford but one goOC
petticoat, let II be the one TO be worn
under your short walking skirt.
Upon the cloth skirts are seel
stitched bands and geometrical de
signs in the same material. Thes
e to be much liked; even more 81
than the b~raiding. although silk an.
nbhNdAAt bAnAAn dlt NV Wy al
means among the r~arities in the wa
of skirt trimming on the fall models
The long lines and the mooth fl
of the latest skirts combined with tn
flare at the bottom makes il imperi
tive that particular attention shout
be paid TO the fit of the uuderskiT
which accompanies that gown. |
fact, the uuderskirt is made even NOR
nrnfr1fur Hhnn tho nnn rnHlp WhiF
II Is TO be worn. No under Skin
should be made in one piece as tn
desired flare cannot be obtained (
that way. With the demand Of Dam
Fashion for a flare in skirts some soI
Of flounce on the |petticoat is inde'
pensable. The Spanish flOunce lend
itself especially well 10 the presen
modes, and with a sheath like III 70
the upper part, answers all the require
ments of close fit and tullness az IN
bottom.
Most elaborate styles are shown r.
the latest models and some of theI
are even more fine and delicate i
workmanship than the dress wit
which they are worn. Striped silk
and brOcados are numerous among tn
newest underskirts and in the cas-
of such a combination as black an
white or pink and white the flounC
is sometimes made OF white trimme
so as 10 be in harmony with the colo
combination.
Although the darker shades Of IN
fashionable cOlors are for street wea
house gowns should be made Of a
the beautiful delicate colors which al
now so much In vogue. Light colol
are considered the smartest, and n