The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-05

the shop, it is quite another Thing when
they are fastened on the hat; and since
wells are invariably sold without the priv
ilege Of returning, an unbecomiug veil Is,
therefore, a losing transaction from more
han one point of view.
The made wells that attracted so much
attention at the opening Of the season
show no signs of a waning vogue. in
spite of the fact that they are distinctly
aging In effect. Worn by even the most
frivolous debutante, they impart a Sc
rious and settled air, and unless they are
adjusted to the last degree of smart
ness they confer an appearance of dowdl-
ness that is devoutly to be avoided. The
later departures In those now have the
ribbon frill stitfly pleated all around the
edge, and 4 vermiCelli pattern Is occa-
sionally seen wrought in those tiny
shaded ribbons That are narrower even
than the bebe widths that are so literally
used for lingerie purposes.
The tour de cou, or boa, Is one OF the
fixed features OF fashion this season.
One sees it In all sorts OF materials,
many shapes and several sizes. Tho short,
half yard length OF malinette or mousse
line de sole. literally box pleated. and
finished with a shower OF ribbon loops or
ends. Is such q popular Item that 1t at
tracts little or no attention. The latter
ones are made of the gauze or grenadine
ribbons, tackled in countless loops, each
with a smart little knou IN the middle OF
the loop. and sewed firmly TO a slightly
rounded foundation.
For the elderly lady-it there be such
rs will acknowledge the title In these
days OF the girlish Grandmother-there
are some smart little cape shapes that
are really some protection to the shout
ders when driving. Shirred ribbons. Of
the sheerest variety. are used for those,
the foundation usually having Il hair
cloth interllntng TO afford n graceful out
line TO the dainty trife.
The ceinrure. sash. belt or girdle or
whatever one chooses to call II, flOurishes
nightly In these days In spite Of the
popularity Of the corselet and princesse
dresses. The continued vogue of the
separate blouse aids much In his, and
many Of the best makers abroad are still
C~ltnging TO the separate bodice and skirt
style. with a smart c~einture as a finish
for the costume.
Ribbon belts arc very much to the
fore. and almost every shape and size
Is equally nodish. Shirriugs, usually
made in conjunction with tiny pin tucks,
are still n marked feature, and strips
of fcathcrhOne, or else one OF The ready
made featherhOne frames. makes the
foundation and determines the shape.
The hand embroidered belt Is not nv
any means confined TO linen and In
gerie materials. one sees II in silk and
in velvet-thls latter In both the ribbon
and the piece wcavcs-and In cloth 10
match the gown. All Of the popular
modes OF embroidery are SO exploited.
eyeIet and pierced work. solid raised
work OF the Kind that Is known as blind
embroidery. lace stitches. and even the
insertion Of fancy medallious.
The new hr&!ds that are scheduled for
autumn uses are delightful fabrics where
on TO display ones skill with the en-
broidcry needle. \ stunnin eNample
was noted the other day in conjunction
with q smart blue serge gown that spoke
Paris In Its every line and fold. There
was a short bolero and a plain skirt.
and the belt was OF black braid. broad.
and with the Queer-looking letters OF
the Chinese alphabet embroidered In dull
scarlet, dull blue, sage green and brown.
each piece defined with a COUGHING Of
gold thread all the way around. The
work was heavily padded underneath. so
that each stitch stood out boldly and
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