The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-11
Where Fashion Doth Congregate
Smart Effects Seen in the Haunts of the Fashionable

that doubles up on itself for packing.
but is of goodly size when in use: a
vinaigrette. a attic mirror. powder pun.
rouge leaves. hairpin case. and. In a con-
cealed pocket, some pins both of the
straight and safety kinds. Could any
thing be more completed
The outer covering Is of rich old bro
cade. the handles composed OF sterling
silver chains. and the cost-weli.s the
least expensive costs just about the
whole of a ffty-doliar bill; and the fan
is not of real lace at that
The New Evening slipper Is In
contrast to the low pump that has pre-
vailed for some seasons now. The latest
aspirant for fashionable favor In foot
wear has the vamp all in one piece. and
cievefy cut In with 1t is an extension
piece, or tongue-to use the shoemaker's
word-that rises up over the instep.
Beading, opeuwork, fagotting, embroid-
cry and what not are used, either singiy
or In conjunction. and the effect Is one
of a reckless extravaganza. That they
are most fetching In wear is perhaps
sufficient reason for their cost: for they
increase the attractions of a naturally
higl lnstep. and give most nattering
this point
FIounces are the favored effect for
frocks for indoor wear. Anywhere from one
deep one to dozen little ones the frilly
and ffuiTy effect that they produce is well
liked. The skirt is preferably fashioned
with the nounces following an irregular
line. since their straight application is
likely to cut OF from ones apparent
height The short sleeve. too, is at its
most fetching best when made of n sue
cesslon OF puffy rufies; not banded In at
the elbow. but flying open to display
another set Of lace ruffles set In under
meath.
The Japanese Kimono Is once
more exertlng its fascinating influence
on fashion The newest wraps are all
OF them made with dropping shoulder
line not quite that of the early Vic
torian period q revival of which we have
lust passed through: but rather a broader
and q better sustained line. The new
arm size is quite IN accordance with this.
since il takes 10 itself length and pro-
portions that were altogether lacking in
the Victorian affair.
some exceedingly fetching designs are
displayed IN furs. in which the back and
front hang In straight and loose chasubie
lines. The shoulder Is SO broad that IL
fails. perforee. a triae over the arm, and
into this the sleeve Is introduced, the
arm size often extending the full length
OF the garment. and the sleeve cut accord
ing to the original kIEnouo pattern,
10 FL this Iong-dra wn-out arInhoIe. Be-
witehiug when worn by young and
sIenderly erect figure. but ugly 70 an ex-
IRENE when attempted By the woman
whose shoulders time has rounded and
whose lines Of grace, both above and be-
low the waIstine. are things Of memory
and the past.
TIE Military Mode Is IN high favor
with those who lean 10 nannish fashions,
and possess the proportions necessary to
carry or yyeii-cut and close fitting tunic-
Short and rsgtdly fitted coats, with a full
complement Of seans-the darts adjusted
from the ssloulders-and braided after
some one or another of the accepted mill
tary designs are well liked. and those top
skirts Of pIeated or circular cut. braided
to match. a plain shfrtwaist, stiff collar
and maunish craFaf complete the outfit.
according TO the present mode.