The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-01
THE MODE VOLLZUZZNOL.S
Rnnzoys Of C,in0ne Definite abeFchus
I4asons, Be,thasRu0les of Eueyy Kind Widey
at Velvet audth he Sash

. For several seasons now there have
been hints and rumers, more or less
vague, but gaining in positiveness as
the weeks and months few by, that the
crinoline mode was about to be adopt
ed, and adapted to the fashions of the
hour. Several attempts have been made
in Paris to introduce the thing, the
hardy wearers being usually actresses
of what is known as the second grade
that iss those who are neither stars
nor yet reading ladies, as they are
termed, but figure among the support
of the more famous ones.
Many of these have achieved quite
reputation for clever dressing, and in
this connection they have been attempt
ing to exploit the crinOline models.
But it is to be noted that in each and
every instance it was not the real
simon-pure article, the crinoline of the
sixties, that was attempted. Rather
was 1t some one or another of the mod
ern substitutes-if one can use the
term--that were planned to meet the
special requirements in each case.
Some of the speciality shops in New
York, ard particularly those smart ones
along Fifth avenue that deal in ex-
pensive novelties, are showing petit
coats with featherbone run in at inter
walls. There are two rows across the
front and sides, one being at about the
knee depth, and one spaced down lower.
the back breadth, and very reminiscent
of the old-time" birdcage' effects are
the tapes that are intended to tie this
foundation skirt or petticoat into the
correct outlines for the figure Of the
wearer. The French woman who runs
the shop obligingly put it on one of her
models to show the correct effect, and
then a flmy white frock was put on!
over it, and, behold, the graceful OUT
proved many fold, and its attractive
ness from a fashion point of view, dis
played to far better advantage. The
making of one of these at home need
not be such difficult matter, and when
it is done in a silk petticoat the same
one may then be made to do duty for
several widely differing gowns.
.. Fullness at the Hips7
Authorities in Paris are giving forth
very contradictory pronunciamentoes re.
garding the later fashions. One de-
clares that the full skirt must be so cut
that there is neither plat nor dart MOI
gathers at the band nor over the hips
! will hang perfectly without such manip
ulation. Other, equally prominent, an
nounce that the fuller the skirt at the
top, the better the style, while still
others declare that it all depends upon
| the character Of the gown, the tailor
made taking the first mode, and the
sheerer voiles, henriettas and silks the
more voluminous style. But all arr
agreed that some support, other thar
the CONSCIOUSNESS of an irreproachablt
cut and "hangn to the skirt, is abso
lutely necessary. That they advocat,
| the return Of the crinoline, however, il
point, that but few of them care t
acknowledges, but nevertheless, it i
evident that it is only waiting for som,
leader, harder or bolder than the rest
to come forth in her modern presenta
ton of the hoopskirt, and the rumor vii
, then become an accomplished fact.
And in order to balance the figure
the shoulders are made quite littl
higher and broader in the models tina
are arriving daily from Paris. TIL
sleeve top is usually supported in SOM
way, either by ruff1es on the lining, b,
little featherbone crinolette Strip
sprung in somewhat after the fashion O
the shield that is worn by small chill
dren during vaccination time, or else
featherWeight haircloth interlining i
used. d. I,.- =
Coat Corsage Modes.
The coat corsage is having thing
all it's own way in the frocks, not onl,
for outdoor wear, but for bridge par
ties, dinners and luncheons as well
Sometimes it is so fashioned that a lin
gerie blouse Of the sheerest kind ma,
be worn beneath, but far. more Otter
it is merely one of those open-fronte,
affairs that the wearer can fill in a
caprice or taste may suggest. The fitte,
back and sides. the roll-open front, tn
short sleeve, and the hip basque of som
acteristics of this fascinating style, an
each and every one of these can be, and
Indeed, are, modified to suit the styl
and figure of the woman who wears il
! Some have 1on0 and cracefr1 bosoua