The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-02

as tichu or breteIle. the ends forming
the former impression in the front. pass
ing over the shoulders. TO meet in point
in the center of the back at n shortened
waist line. from which depend the two
long and broad sash ends that give espe-
cial character to the design.
A Charming Debutante Costume.
There is charming simplicity to the
lines of this chic little gown that cannot
fail to impress the fashionwise. Not that
1t is at all inexpensive to turn out. Rather
is ii the charm of that expensive sim
p1icity of which hear so much. but
really all too little in these latter
day frills and furbelows A soft ivory
white orkeda silk, an aiiover etnbroid-
cred net, and several bolts of imitation
Mechlin lace. both the edge and the In
sertiun of this latter being used. go TO
make up the smart little gown. The
corsage is of the alover net. this tiber-
ally shirred and backed with u soft
white chiffon. The sleeves are of the
silk pulled and ending above the elbow
in a soft and narrow double frill. The
well-boned ceinture presents special fea-
ture, taking, as it does. the characteristic
lines of the corselet and defining the
syelte waistline to perfection. The skirt
is managed that the front panel comes
up over the corselet ceinturc. thus max
ing for q straight and Gnbroken line
IL.
Is used to halfway above the ankle,
where a shaped hounce of the net is APP
piled. This is covered with n series of
silk folds. deep a the bottom and mar
rowing TO the. top. showing the embroid-
cred net plainly between. The last fold
is covered with a bias velvet. that
there is a weighty fabric NJ the edge,
this to withstand the wear and aid in
the smart hanging of the skirt when in
wear.
Costume dc Visite in Velvet.
For general afternoon purposes. for
luncheon. for calling. and especially fer
reception occasions there is nothing on
the fashion catalogue that can even re-
moteiy take the place OF velvet or vel
yeteeu- Where the wardrobe must of
necessity he n limited one. the velvet
gown is far and away the best invest
ment that can be rlade. and the hand
somer the design the more striking the
success of the costume. Few fabrics dis
play even the smallest attempt Mt trim
ming to better advantage than does vel
vet. and the same IS true Of its less
pensiye cousin. the chiffon yelveteen- The
coat and skirt plan IS followed in the
smart costume that is pictured herewith
This affords opportunity for the wearing
OF large variety of blouses. a little fea-
ture of fashion. that really seems 10 gain
rather than to lose in favor as the sea
sons roll along. Although the separate
fashion for quite Il few years now. there
IS no hint whatsoever of any iessensng
Of its vogue. The coat shows the infiu-
eGce of the short WASTED Styles the
back being lifted 'trifie. aad the crushed
belt that tops Tire fitted skirfa defining
quite becoming s,ope from the back III
the front. Bread embroidered black lace
Is laid over the shoulders. coming I'm
straight straps from hack front and
adding much 20 the richness of appear
aaee- The skirt Is cut extremely full.
failing in loose artistic folds from the
hips, and with a ribbon ruche topping n
shlrred fon-ce 1T the foot. this weight
ing the skirt hem after the desired style.
The sleeve is disposed in douhie puff
and presents rbe nlodiSh shree-luartcr
length, embroidered lace making smart
aojsh above tae wrist.