The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15
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The letter runs on to describe the
maryels Of the new waists and to sug-
can be used: ssThsy are made 50 beau.
tifully and are Of such Variety chats
the letter, that few women can re-
sist them. Unless one is buying hand
some trim tailored dress one would do
well to patronize these waists, for there
is nothing like them under the sun. -
There is more in the same strain, but
wind is blowing.
The new shirtwaist models have many
striking features which are not only
noticeable but pretty. sigh for the
days Of the old plain shirtwaist,o said
a woman looking at the new models.
The new shirtwaists are 80 elaborate
that they cost as much as whole
gown should COST
"But, " was, the reply, sesee how
much prettier they are and in how
many ways they can be used. You can
go to a wedding in a ready made shirt
waist whereas once you could hardly
have gone to luncheon In one. ~
And this about describes the situa-
ton as far as the shirtwaist season OF
the present year is concerned. The new
models are made in great variety and
tuoI0 40 uO uOuUt GlldL q ROOu UOolCCS
ready made and ready to be put right
on, can be found for any and every oc-
casion which may arise in the life Of a
society woman.
A rather pretty instance came to
light the other day Of bride who sud-
denly decided to have handsome we'd
ding. All her plans had hitherto been
for for quiet affair, for she, n all Of sud
wedding would be much more satisfac.
tory. Her own gown had been bought,
but there was no provision for the
gowns Of the bridesmaids.
"What shall be donef" she asked in
perplexity. "Wear ready made shirt
waists, - suggested one of the eight
bridesmaids
It was an odd suggestion, but the
double quartet Of young girls visited
one Of the best establishments in town
partment, they found just what they
wanted.
Seven beautiful waists, all Of pastel
pink chiffon were selected. They were
precisely alike, wonderful things in
cloud pink crepe de chine. The pink
which is the color of pink cloud is
delieately. pale and the trimmings are
of pink chiffon, accordion plated, and
of pale yellow lace. The neck is round
lug duu lie SleoVcS are c1UOW Slo0NcS
swept with lace ruffles. Across the
shoulders there is a double cape effect
Of shell pink chiffon ACCORDION plated
and put to make the inn1n ense-
ly broad shoulder effect.
The sleeves consist of three big crepe
de chine chiffon puffs. lined with crepe
de chine, with the puffs tied with pink
velvet ribbons. And there is very
wide pink velvet girdle and sash with
very wide ends that sweep the skirt.
Nothing now is needed except plain
silk, such as every girl has in her sum-
mer wardrobe. Thus in few hours
the bridal party was fitted out.
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There are women who, wishing to
for handsome dress skirts. They will
buy or have made to order dozen
handsome dress skirts, and these, with
the help of number Of handsome shirt
waists, will constitute the wardrobe.
And very nice showing this arrange
ment will make.
"Tell me what skirts to get, " asked
shirtwaist and the ready made bodice
very becoming to me. But I need q
number Of handsome skirts.'
The modiste hesitated. "Choose a
modiste promptly. There is NO other
way to arrange for handsome ward
robe"
'I would suggest" said she, ga
beautiful skirt Of black null embroid-
cred in pink roses. This would be made
over a chiffon lining, with silk skirt
underneath. Have all the trimmings
Of pink. This will do to wear with all
vonr mink hodices
r "Next' have handsome skirt of blue
( taffeta, trimmed with black founces
$ and have the founces embroidered in
t blue flowers and vines, small but at.
: tractive. Provide wide blue velvet
: girdle, coming high in the back. And
$ see that you have plenty of turquoise
, ornaments. This will make a very
! lovely setting for your blue waists, nc
} matter what shade Of blue.
: "Have plenty Of skirts" said the
modiste- This Is quite necessary -te
t remember. Don't neglect to Drovid,
P an abundance of skirts, both short ant
: long, for you cannot look nice if your
d skirt is dowdy.o
J, This is advice which the home dress
9 maker should heed.-Augusta PRESCOTT