The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-18

IJOW ones attitude toward the con-
II ventions does change with these
progressive times! Not so long
ago women would put away every pretty
frock and furbelow when shrove Tues
day marked the calendar, many wearing
black and slight mourning during the
entire Lenten period, to blossom out at
Easter in all the gorgeousness of their
spring clothes. Women have rightly
realized that it is their duty to their
neighbors, as we'll as to themselves, to
look pretty and bright at all times. Alb
solutely no purpose is served by somber
dress; it is most depressing, and there
fore Of bad influence mentally and ply,
sically. And how can one do good and
be comfort to the sorrowful if one be
not cheerful9
But there are certain restrictions
that good taste demands of the woman
who would dress suitably for all occa-
sions, the chief idea Of which is sim
plicity and quiet tones Of color. The
new colors are all charmingly soft.
There is a restful tone to the eyes even
in the bright materials, that .deprives
them Of all aggressiveness and admits
Of the blending Of several shades of one
color, or the combination of two or
three contrasting colors with charming
ly artistic effect. .--"
MANY MaG6T1alS Ill WALSH.
There has rarely been time when
the girl with moderate income could SO
nicely practice economy. The counters
are filed with bargains, and from few
well-selected remnants Of good mate
rails and laces, some lovely confect1ons
may be evolved. Take for instance, the
popular separate dinner corsage, which
may be charmingly composed Of five or
six different materials. The thing Of
greatest Importance is the perfectly fit
ted lining, with supple featherbone on
all seams, and fitted over the new form
corset; over this is draped a deep corse;
let Of the more solid, and always OF
the darkest material to be used in the
as the skirt, henrietta, chiffon mohair
taffeta, or satin messaline; or if the
skirt is Of cloth it may be Of silk to
match, or very little lighter. Above
this may go a scarf drapery OF the
same, or still another shade or. two
lighter, with a second scarf Of very
pale shade Of the same color, or white
in crepe de chine, both scarfs crossing
the bust in surplice effect, edged, with
cry, or tiny ruffles of ribbon or silk
and ending in a rosette below the bust
Then there is stomacher of SHRED
white chiffon or muslin, set on a yoke
Of heavy lace; or if sheer lace be used
| it can be enriched with little applied
flowers, or scrolls of chiffon or silk II
Louis XVI. style, a fold or two trim
ming the high stock, which should be
we'll supported with bits Of feather
bone. The sleeves may be of either silh
or chiffon, or muslin; if Of the same az
the upper scarf, this may be set into the
armhoIe, but if Of either Of the Other
fabrics, the scarf is continued all rouna
over the shoulders. In any case il
should be big, full puff to the elbow
there finished by ruffles of lace, mus
lin, crepe, or chiffon; anything soft ane
fluffy about the elbow is good:
It may be remarked in passing thai
tina draped OF fchu waists have hat
sleeves straight and almost tight to thu
elbow, with graduated frills below
This sleeve has also made its appear
ance on several Louis XVI. coats, AM