The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-16
A Rernodeled Broadcloth.


in regard to my fall wardrobe. I have suit like
green sample, of broadcloth, which going to have
made over. Have quite bit Of the goods left. Can
eorsss and an
IT. Then I have black taffeta skirt made box.
pleated, pale blue taffeta waist, white wash silk
broadcloth skirt, but this is rather shabby. have
suit Of navy blue serge that has been made once
bat is still quite good That is about all have that
viii do for fall. What do need yeti I will be
grateful for any advice you give have three
could make Of it, am S feet 8 inches TALL weigh
157h pounds, bust 80, waist 26, hips A. length Of
skirt to floor A inches; dark complexion, dark hair
and eyes. Please tell what to get for fall and
winter, and what style Of hat to get Can the
princess stylesf And what colors can best weari
49, Mrs. J. O..
The sample Of pale reseda cloth is very pretty,
still hesitate to advise the princess skirt and abbre
waited Eton not because it would he unbecoming but
this style is the newest models you know
and il is making over, Of COURSE it should be into
something quite up to date There could be objec
skirt, giving eorseet skirt effect, and don i see
just the average because IT will lack length Frames
for these bodiees and hip Jokes may be bought all
short pony coats are all the rage just scarcely
semi fitting by means OF seams from the shoulders
bottom Of the coat, the neck and the front edges.
The latter left open and loose looking narrow
vest of contrasting material forming the closing.
The collar is straight band in military fashion
strapped In with the braid, and the coat sleeves
finished in cuffs to match. You must braid
shade darker than the cloth, and for the trimming
strip Of banding In Persian colors will be good.
This will be your standby for BEST church and call
ing the navy blue coming in knockabout for
] shopping and The taffeta skirt will make q
good afternoon best dress for evening, either
with pretty blouse plaid silk, blue and red, cut
the bias or, If you wish to be strictly uptodate,
have the pinafore jumper waist of black taeta and
it the plaid blouse This, with the taffeta
skirt, provides very smart toilet. A black wolfe
trimmed with folds Of silk, will make nice reception
gown worn with any Of the odd waists you mention,
tho should keep the white wash silk for wear with
the green cloth suit at present, while later on peau
de sole the shade Of the cloth made into waist
with deep yoke Of the lace sewed into strips
will be charming. The figured goods I should make
up into pretty house sack, trimming with bands in
pale green and little pink ribbon. The tan broad
cloth skirt might wash, fancy, and perhaps be dyed
with waist cotton wolfe in a check matching the
skirt Now the only things you require will be just
shirtwaist Suits what you please when performing
your household duties, with perhaps heavy wrap
for very cold weather. and, Of course, hats. large
black velvet hat with black pumes will become you,
and perhaps is the most economical Investment 1t
will look well with any gown, while for general wear
the large pointed turbans Of felt draped with velvet
the same color and trimmed with quilts is serviceabe
and very much in style just
You can wear reds yellows browns, creams, ivory,
very pale pink all shades Of blue, also fawn, tan,
gray and old rose =:a
In writing again, please write side Of the
paper only. Failure to do this may reply,
for which should feel very sorry.