The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-02
Where Extremes of the Mode Meet
Simplicity for the One and Elabora-
ton for the OtherMaterials
and Trimmings Some
Novel Accessories.
Novel Accessories.

The social season Is punctuated closely
With receptions, teas. dinner dances ant
husicales. and all of them intended fol
Pne purpose. to wit. the launching of the
ebutante.
Just exactly how and when and where
nd by whom a girl is launched upon the
rothy sea of society may count much
or or against her subsequent career The
deception or other form of entertainment
Whereby she is introduced to all of ncr
anliiy's friends and acquainta noes Is
eally the browning point OF her educa
Ion. Up to that time she is supposed TO
e In leading strings. to do as she Is bid.
accept the opinion of others rather
han her own: but once she is lancee she
becomes an active unit In the great hive
society. and her dress, her appearance.
er department, are all subject TO the
riticism of her elders and her contem-
Roraries. OF friend and foe alike.
1 One hardly realizes how much dress
cunts for until such a scene as this Is
ncountered. Just what she wears
.eems TO tell for so much. And not so
nuch. perhaps. what she wears as how
ne wears IL. Some of us are gifted with
=, ability to wear even the simplest
nd least expensive of clothing as though
hey were real garments fashioned ex-
e.
Pfhers. again, are the , >spalr of dress
faker. corsetiere and millner alike. for
.othing looks we'll, proportions seem
skew and harmony and design and ef-
ect are conspicuously lacking.
Gowns for the entire family is most
sus ily tn, order given when a deputaute
reception is to be held. More often than
lot there are three genera ions repre-
3ented in tho receiving line, and the
Farming variety In mode. in fabric, in
fshion that the clever corturiere con-
Irivcs for her family OF customers IS
fally admirable to behold. Here is one
fstance In which IL is far better 10 in
Fust the entire order TO one house rather
ban To patronize two three different
Iressmakers.
|Oftentimes the artistic couturiere viii
3emaad close view of the scene OF the
&.ception. n written description OF the
theme of decoration and a hint or Two
To the more prominent guests that are
kpected to grace the function VITA their
fesence. Then. with her mise en- scene
billy In the minds eye. 1t Is an easy ask
pr her to plan the gowns for eacn mem
pr of the family. and to see them in
sion as they will appear at the hour OF
fearing. background and entire surround
)gs having been taken fully iuso cousid-
tation.
or course. the debutante is the central
'gure of the group: but. nevertheless.
I've of extreme simplicity. This mar
pit be taken TO Indicate that she Is the
|ast extensively gowned of the occasion.
lot by any means. Hers Is that brand
/ simplicity that is far more costly than
be fussifed. befrilied and befurbelowed
Pwn which those who lean TO extrava-
knt elaboration In dress so muchly
(vor.
|The simple nets, chiffons and tulles are
|hat the best houses are turning out for
4eir debutante clients. Lace robes too
Re in high favor with those to whom ex-
ense Is no object. aud spangied and en-
foidered tullincs are among the very
test and most attractive novelties Al
Tough but recently introduced, this latter
|aterial has sprung into popularity at a
bund, its seeming fragiiity and real
|rength of mesh being the secret of its
lccess. It's noncrushable qualities too
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