The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-24
THE new YEAR.
New Materials Come With the
New 1906.
PIaids and Stripes Are Strongly
Featured.
WINTER HOME WEAR.
Separate Coats Are Gaining
Favor in the Styles.
Summer FrOcks for Indoor
January Wear.

With the Christmas shopping over
and the New Year and its demands be-
fore us, shopkeepers are turning their
attention to the display of new ma
teriaIs and in fact everything new in the
line Of women's wear. Novelty wor-
steds appear, not to take the place OF
the broadcloths and like weaves of the
earlier season. but to share equally in
popularity. Striped voiles and eta
mines. checked mohairs and panamas
array themselves on the dress goods
counters of the fashionable shops, and
all in such attractive color combina-
ttons that many a passing admlrer IS
tempted into becoming a purchaser
Small unObtrusive plaids effects are
also to be seen, and in the silk plalds
and checks are finding new use as
foundation and drop skirts Tor the Ihln
Voiles and etamines.
FxempIffying this mode is a navy
blue water striped wolfe worn over q
princess foundation of plaid taftetas in
blue red. green and q bar of yellow
The princess effect is gained by tiny
pleats stitched fat from bustline to the
knee the bottom of the skirt nniShed
with two-inch wide nun S folds cut blas.
This bodice is cut out in V-shape, the
neck fitted with a lingerie chemlsetIe OF
white EalenCienness and nnlshlhg the
edge of the cut-Out neck are Two rows
of narrow Richelieu pleatings IN a gold
eauze ribbon interviewer with silk
threads matching the cOlOrs OF the
plaid foundation dress The sleeves are
three-quarters in length and lego
mutton in shape, being shlrred on
featherbOne cords twice on the top OF
the arm. the cuff edges having two
rows of the pleaGngs and double
friu of the Val.
Hip Length Box Coats a la Military
And. by the way. these same pleat-
ings in taffeta and gold and silver
gauze ribbons are seen to very mark
ed degree in the new years models. As
a trimming on fur and velvet gar
ments, the gold and silver KIND are
much used, the new little hip length
box coats, somewhat military IN con-
structiOn and of fur, velvet or hand
some cloth. as the Wearer prefers or
can afford-any one is equally effective
taking them admirably.
Summer FrOcI1s for Indoor Wear
Full lines of sheer summer-like ma
terials-mulls, crepes de chine, organ
dies etc, faunt themselves boldly be-
fore the shoppers eye as though the
summer days had come again. But u
is not for this purpose they seek femi-
nine approval. They are for immed-
late wear in house gowns and simple
dinner frocks which the AmericaH WO-
man considers necessary in her own
home and with her own family. She
has learned by experience that even
though it may be a little more trouble
and at times rather incOnVentent, espe-
cially when she handles her household
duties alone. she is well repaid by the
admiration bestowed upon her by her
family, be it large or small.
Crepes de chimes which have had
such a long and continued vogue are
now shown in dainty, delicate pOmpa-
tOur and Persian effects these with
tiny satin polka dots Overspreading the
Who'll. r.. These same effects are also
high style in the soft tahetas. for use
In separate waists. A novel adaptation
shows Louis coat of a pink and white
pompadour taffetas, the WaistcOat of
white repOusse lace four large silver
and rhinestone buttons set at the waist
line in front and two in the back With
this was worn a white net skirt, the
bottom finished with a broad pattern
in vandyke points the outline followed
by tiny silver gauze Richelieu pleat-
ings.
Coat and Skirt of Same Material.
AS the season advances the separate
coat and the cape which have been
slowly pushing their way to the front
are being affected by the woman who
can afford to cater to every fancy and
-Whim Of fashion for dressy wear. The
general acceptance Of these is due
much to the vogue of the costume waist
and skirt-of one material. The sepa-
rate waist in lingerie form for wear
with woolteX tailormades is a favorite
this winter season for morning and
pedestrienne use, but for afternoons,
luncheOnS, informal receptions and the
like nothing takes the place of the cos
tune of one material worn with sep
arate coat in fur or handsome cloth.
The specially suit houses are opening
up new stocks of separate skirts in
heavy novelty sicllienneS and WOrsteds,
these to be worn with tailored shirt
waists of linen or madras and the tour
list or Chesterfield coats in English
tweeds.
Gray, which has already found so
many admirers. is a favorite color in
these new skirts which are invariably
circular in cut. Some there are with
the bias seam front and back, while
others have a narrow front panel ap-
parently set on and stitched down over
inns centre seam And a foot trimming
IS afforded by folds Stimulating tucks
Just above the hem these two and
sometimes three in number
Tourist Coats with Collars and Cuffs.
The latest tourist coats are double
breasted. buttOning straight up to the
neck, which is finished with q wide
turnover collar. The sleeve is lego
mutton and finished with a broad turn
pack cuff. Some models have the col
lar and cuffs of a soft feathers. Others
nave capuchin hood lined with the
same silk as the coat. These are hooked
10 the collar band and attached cords
ana tassels tie in the front which ad-
mits Of the coat being worn either with
or without the hood. For the school
klfi This style garment is far and away
tle pest for everyday wear, both from
the standpoint OF wearing quality and
style Red, a strong favorite this sea-
son, Is oftentlmes employed in a cloth
or army flannel for the linine, and as
cuuS and collars, these plain and heav-
lily stitched or braided with a fancy
prald carrying threads of gold; the
buttons are usually brass or gun metal
aHalrs, sometimes a combination of the
Two And worn with these are the soft
1eit hats in White, gray or tan, simply
trimmed with quill or wing and ribbon
band.
THE RIGHT COLfORS TO WEAR.
Those That Are Becoming to Blondes
and Brunettes.