The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-21

liant plaid silk for this purpose to be
worn with the plain-color broadcloths;
and the coat is lined to match this petit
coat But rarely is there another petit
coat worn with this, for the outline of
the hip must not be interfered with;
but when such Is deemed imperative. then
is it of the softest and sheerest of silk
or albatross, silk lined. And then, too,
1t is so cut that the top does not reach
within from two to four inches Of the
waist line. The front Of this petticoat is
caught beneath the corset hook, and 1t is
SO perfectly cut-either gored or cIrcu-
lar-that it sets perfectly over the edge
Of the corset without fold or wrinkle.
The yoke of China silk is quite a favor
tie idea for the attainment of a faultless
TT over the hips. and in some instances
the silk drop skirt or petticoat is fash
toned with this sort Of a top, and a short
skirt Of very fine crepe albatross is
caught into the yoke with 1t, so that the
two petticoats are caught upon the one
yoke.
But with correctly fashioned drop skirts
and petticoats the use Of tights is to be
encouraged instead OF the clumsy and
bulky flannel petticoats. For one thing,
we keep our houses so warm in winter
time that hannels are oftentimes unneces-
sary. and the difference in clothing Is,
or should be- made in the outer wraps.
The equestrian tights that are drawn on
when venturing out into the cold and re-
moved on return TO the house are both
more comfortable and more sensible-to
say nothing at all of the considerations of
fashion-than a flannel skirt could ever
be.
The thin and sheer lingerie blouse, too,
In cfn -hnnf or
and there are delightful corset covers in
silk intended for wear beneath those
hlmy, but fascinating possessions Plain
white is the choice OF the woman Of good
taste; but the shops say that all the deli
cate tints are in good standing as well.
Richer, more elaborate, and, Of course,
more extravagant with each new model
that is produced, the gowns that are In
tended to grace formal Gnairs and func
lions are this season far and away ahead
of their predecessors in all the essentials
that go to make a successful toilette.
For all purposes, practically, there IS
nothing that can or does compare with
the chiffon velvets and velveteens. It
may seem odd to mention the two fab
RIGS in the same breath, but when one
has compared the two closely It is read
lily seen that there is little, If, indeed,
anything, to choose between the two fab
rics-save and except the matter of price.
Those extremely clever and exclusive
modistes whose simplest crea ton, costs
at least three hgures-and the initial fig
ure is not usually a singular number,
either-are making vast use Of the new
chiffon corduroys and figured yelveteens.
These latter arrivals are oftentimes called
shadow velvets. for the device is stamped
in In the finishing, and one has to hold
the velvet up to the light to perceive the
fact that it does not present a plain and
unbroken surface after all. Dots and
coin spots Of various sizes are well scat
tered over the surface, they seeming to
be pressed into the fabric.
Other late novelties there are in which
the ground work is Of satin or some soft
silk. and the velvet appears in a ridged
stripe of the uncut variety. IN this in
stance the loops Of velvet are well ridged
up, SO that one can see them clearly and
/ plainly. The best of them are all in self
/ colors, although there are few instances
of black, pale blue. lavender and green,
respectively, upon white backgrounds.
! The princesse mode 1t is that is favored
I by the clever dresser for all of those
frocks that are intended to grace formal
/ appearances. Whether the prineesse be
carried out In fact and in toto or Is
J MeE1iy SASNSA stAHulattoh u the ac-
cepted lines. Dame Fashions dictum re-
mains the same The dressmak er seems
TO have taken Jhe old advice TO assume
I q virtue II you have 1t not and para
phrased IL TO mean that the gown shall
/ assume the fashionable virtues Of the
! princesse make. no matter how its lines
may really have been achieved
It goes without saying. of course. thai
the latest cut in corsets must accompany
: those charming gowns. Indeed, there ID