The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

expression or the separate waist fad
Here. perhaps. the gu.mpe designs are
seen at their best; and the richest Of
real lsces-as well as the best Of the
limitations. that are nowadays frequent
ly expensive IS the real Thing
are used for this dainty accessory.
Quite the correct thing Is TO have the
guiinpe separate affair. attached te
permanent lining; and the blouse Il
caught 70 this with fancy pins on thC
shoulders
The Dinner Jacket shows no sign OF
becoming passe. And why should 81
one Is tempted 10 inquire. since Il Is
q fad that has not penetrated every
where as yet and therefore VIII pre-
sent certain appearance OF novelty 10
certain circles for cutie sometime 10
come.
Chiffon velvcts are IN the highest -
teen FOR It's making: aud the favored
design at present is fitted coat bodice,
with revers opening over conspicuous
ly shortwaisted vest. and a rlpply uttls
basqulne added below the waIstline. this
almost invariably starting from the sec
ond dart, aud considerably longer IN
the back than the front The half sleeve.
Of scant proportions. Is SIN the accepted
thing.
Separate skirts. too. ere quite In
style. or course here. one refers 20
the dressier modes and not 20 the short
trottoir affair Ia which one takes
Institutional
Velvet or velvetcen--for one "a quite
modish az the other MORE silk.
loen poplin. lace. or a satin broad
ih. are the materials usually employ
for this servlceahie possession: and
of a cut 70 accord with the dress
bodices that one may have Ia The
.lrdrobe.
Indian Bead work Is finding new
applications. although It looked for a
long time as though the FAD were 10
be left 10 die out uunoticed. The fur
rier IS making quite extensive use Of
IL for vests. belts. rever borders but
tons. buckles. and the Ike: and the
blending Of many colors IN the foe
beads Is quite a work Of art In but
tons especially does IL show up 20 per-
fiction; although the present workers
have improved marveilously upon the
designs OF their Indian foreruuners. a
smart set Of buttons appeared upon
white caracul coat recently The but
ton center was a large forget, me-not
with a little leaf all IN the natural
colors. with all OF the buttons outside
of the flower done 10 gold beads.
Heavy Raised Embroiderfes are
taking the place Of the eyelet work that
has occupied prominence for so long
Rarely is there any Jour. or daylight.
work-to give Il its literal significance
Incorporated In the design; blind work.
more favored. II takes a far higher de-
gree OF skill 10 make this latter Kind
show up effectively. since the stitches
must all be absolutely even. the wOrh
skilfully padded so that II stands out IN
bold relief and the design a bold and
spreading one.
Cutting holes IN the cloth Just to sew
them Up again." as our forefathers used
to term the English eyelet work that
was so fashionable for skirt and petit
coat 6ounces, and the little steel and
pearl or ivory poignard that was an es-
sentiGl furnishing OF fashionable work
boxes In those days are once more rele-
gated to the things OF the past. Solid
work has altogether taken its place.
Separate BreteIfes, fcbus and fold
overs are among the most attractive OF
the many separate hxings and furnish
ings that the present style advocates.
Velvet ribbon is most frequently made
the medium OF their fashionlng. although
broad MORE or satin ribbons are scarcely
less considered. For use with lace and
lingerie gowns those charming designs
in Dresden printings-and the newest OK
those have a shaded effect on one edge
and a foral printed one on the other
show up most delightfully."-. and the use
OF sash as a finish In the back becomes
well nigh a necessity. To bring last sea-
sons frock up to date, hide some worn
spots or oil any OF the requirements OF
the moment, they answer admirably.
About as often as not, when a plain
surface is employed, hand embroideries
or fgnciful and intricate braidings are
used TO their adornmenL