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

proportions Shepherd plaid checks will prevail again
surely, and the only difference to those Of last
year is that the check larger than those last season.
checks being fully inch square, in fact they
to to be following the example of the large
lozenge dot that forced itself upon during the
mer persistently. t.
The only ssdont'' can offer is to say that rich
shade should be taken in preference to cool
tones In buying it ready made you have the decided
advantage Of being able to tell how you look in it
before purchasing and In regard to model here, too,
there are few restrictions, as you are so well pro-
portioned.
Your hat should be chosen after the suit has been
decided upon, and ready to in braid and silk
trimmed with ribbon and wings will be Stylish up
to-date fall hat.
You will need best gown o. broadcloth, fine serge
cashmere in navy blue deep dark red preferably
This could be made in circular skirt STYLE pleated
down back and front and the bottom trimmed with
braid and little velvet. The waist made with vel
vet yoke outlined in simple pattern with the velvet
and braid running down taperng to the waist line and
the lower portion arranged fat and plain where it
joins yoke, the waist fulness brought into velvet
belt This will be for church and calling, and, II
preferred may be made with short coat and sepa-
rate blouse instead Of self waist In this case vel
veteen the shade Of the goods, would be excellent
For best afternoon and evening pretty red
and cream checked wolfe or taffeta made up pretty
in fancy shirt waist style with cream lace yoke,
would be both practical and Stylish and for every day.
a navy blue mohair pleated skirt will be good IN
vestment for wear with madras waists now, and later
on with those of striped French flannel. Fo1
ing wear shirt waist suits of cotton material that
looks like the thin wooden beges are most seasonable
looking and simply made, always neat, worn with
white collar stock.
separate skirt for better wear may be added if
you wish For this get wolfe tafea and set it in
the belt with small box peats stitched well down over
the hips This will be worn with pretty lingerie
blouses or one Of soft ivory silk do not see that
you can any more gowns, but If you think that
/ can help you further I hope that you will write
again. III H.. ..-.r.: ~.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

suit. You will need best frock which could be of
fine serge, ladies' cloth vicuna made In princess
STYLE tucked to ct the waist line the bottom finished
lined by similar folds and full sleeves ending in velvet
cuffs. Have pretty lace collar and little frill at
the cuffs and your frock will be success. AS to color
you may choose green, dark red, very Alice blue,
blue = -.
You could have half length coat to match, made
fitting closing straight dcwn the front with but
tons and button holes the finish at neck g collar
and apels Of velvet the sleeves coat shaped ending
in velvet cuffs Collar and cuffs may be edged with
three rows Of white silk soutache, II liked.
velvet hat the color Of your frock simply trimmed
with handsome bow Of ribbon will complete stylish
costume. ~-. E. ..~
Your successful oolors all shades Of blue also
gray, lemon, cream ivory golden brown, black, pale
pink, green and golden tan. If not too pale the mauye
will become you.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
HER ADVICE is FREE
No Charge for the Valuable Counsel
Given by Elizabeth Lee.

Among some readers Of r h e ourna there seems
TO be misunderstanding regarding the services Eliza
oethbeth Lee There Is NO charge whatever Tor
vice she Gives Her services paid for by The sun
DAY journal, and no charge Is asked by this paper
1t should be noted, since there have many In
quries, that Elizabeth Leo supply patterns,
II money Is enclosed for them; r he Journa l.
II readers desire patterns for garments described by
Elizabeth Lee or otherwise 1t Is probable that they
be obtained from pattern houses from those descriptions
aItho more detail as to Sizes etc, may be necessary.
Readers Of this should forget
Leo does not conne herself to matters OF dress
announced her willingness to suggest tho development
OF odd pieces Of dress goods Into dainty articles
and ornamental Correspondents should give size, color
and kind Of material OF tho odds and ends and say
whether they desire personal
Or homo adornment
AK Elizabeth Leo also about making your old
garments. Her advice Is helpful and you NOTHING
Correspondents must not forget that they write
on only ONR eide OF the paper Their names and ad.
dresses should DO glvenlnais will be published II de-
aired Address communications to
THE MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAL,
II Minneapolis, MINI.
e For Elizabeth Lee.
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For More Than One Season.

Dear Miss Lee: I have seven yards of black silk
taffeta yard wide, but hardly think it enough for
skirt it could be altered the style changes as it
rs likely to wear me more than this seasonf Do you
there w9u fast be left 1 for
bust 3d. waist 90 hips &c. dark brown hair gray brown
eyes, called black on account of large pupils. What
color would you call themf have clear dark COM
plexion, very thin face rather long How do YOU i'm
agine my hair could be dressed most becomingq It is
not very thick also have white cashmere for
waist. How could have it made for nice one and
do you think it suitable to with the silk skirt9
Would it need any trimmings Think myself too dark
for black waists, not' But in case of mourning,
how how is pretty way to make one Of silk to go with
this sklrt9 Hoping have not tired you with so many
questions, thank you in advance. Mrs. c. B. W.
Williston, N. D.
The better plan will be to adopt skirt model that
not lend itself well to alterations. You it does not
wear as well as other silks and is apt to split at the
edges Of pleats tucks or shirrn that is almost use
less for remodelng to another style.
Peated skirts will undoubtedly remain in style for
some time and separate skirt, always looks well.
AS your figure is petite should have the top laid
either in side pleats close together else very
row box pleats, say nsh wide and their dis
lance apart, stitched their edges, side box
about knee length, the bottom finished with hem.
This model will, think, meet your requirements.
There will be sufficient material left for the making
of small bolero, if you have to buy trimmings
An exceedingly smart little affair may be evolved by
making C1n1eSI OF coatS Win De sleeVeA,
then adding around neck, down front and on lower
edges, also finish to sleeves band Of heavy lace
strapped to the coat with haf-nch bias tafeta the
outer edge trimmed with box pleated ruching pnked
the edges. You may, possibly, have to buy q
little extra silk for this There must be material
underneath the lace bands. lingerie blouse will best
accord with this suit, but the white cashmere will
in extremely well for best afternoon calling or
church without the coat Make it with three side
pleats either shoulder, stitched to yoke depth,
edging with knife pleating of taffeta Close down
center front under box pleat similarly edged and
trim with groups Of gold buttons bishop seeyer
ending in band cuffs trimmed both edges with thu
frills.
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An EVERYDAY Dress.

Dear Miss Lee, So many people have received
such good advice from that have decided to seek
some Also am ID years old, feet 5 inches tall :,
weight 120 pounds waist, 20 inches bust 81 II inches
and hips 83A inches I want to get some sort of an
everyday dress suitable for fall wear. What kind Of
goods would you advise to get7 I do not want
1t to be too heavy and should like black Would you
advise its How should you suggest having it made9
What co1ors are most becoming to mes I am sending
have cream and pink complexion and sometimes my
cheeks are deep rose color. have buegray eyes
and black eye brows and lashes One moro question
and will be satisfied. How should wear my hair.
My face is round but not short and my forehead is
about medium height. hope have not troubled you
too much Thanking you in advance, remain,
Minneapolis, Aurora.
+
Unless you absolutely compelled to wear black
I certainly should prefer color.
You are SO tall and slight for your age that black
frock will make you look like bean pole unless you
have something very fluffy and airyloolng, and this
would neither be seasonable serviceabe. Your
hair is shade Of pale gold that, with your color
ing the combination is decidedly attractive You
year black, white crimson, cerise mauve purple pale
turquoise and navy blue, dark brown-not yellow
brown,-green and pink, in their ightest and their
darkest shades and blue gray, but not medium shades
Pastel tones which have tendency to diminish the
too vivid tints of the skin will become the redand-
blonde far better than bright colors which
apt to make this type appear little coarse.
For evening the best colors very pale
lemon, faint shell pink and delicate green's plaid
in greens and blues would be very becoming to you
cut in circular skirt fashion with fans Of peats
down front and back and hips These plaids
come in the lightest Of weight wooden goods and
decidedly stylish on the right figure. Another good
model is the side pleated skirt, stitched down to
founce depth, tho fulness sprngng from there Ike
killed founce. "'.">
half length coat cut emi-htting in tho back with
double breasted straight fronts the neck finished with
black silk mans collar and revers, coat sleeves
ending in cuffs to match, will be smart and practical
especially II white linen collar finishes the neck Of
the blouse.
perfect type Of round face that Is, neither short
broad but just round, may the hair dressed
either high low, but must be moderately pued at
the sides. For short, broad round face, the hair
must be arranged pompadour.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

with it very cold days, and If you have gray hat
also, then all will correspond.
The skirt could be two-piece circular, pleated
down back and front and trimmed on the bottom with
braid or folds The coat half length closing slightly
fitting the back and the neck finished
with fat collar In contrasting color A little braid
is always stylish and practical too The sleeves are
full coat shape, ending in cuffs matching the collar
A gray felt hat would be nice trimmed with black
for best Either white or gray felt would look well
trimmed with gray velvet and gray plumes.
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Elizabeth Lees Authoritative Advice Readers The Sunday
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smoothly. If you wish to use the Same trimming
again. outline tho square yoke entirely with it, then
take down center front, two rows inch apart,
and connect with little pink bows adding pink belt.
Add deep cuffs Of lace to match the small yoke. A
second suggestion is to the lace yoke subsi
tuting one of pntucked pompadour silk, cutting up
the lace to form finish to the yoke, and laying
black velvet ribbon, which will show long ends in
center 'front.' to be knotted at intervals from yoke to
belt, where they tucked in would a watch.
The belt and cuffs will also be Of tho pompadour silk.
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For a School Girl.

Dear Miss Lee: You have been 80 helpful to
others that thought perhaps you might be able to help
me. want your advice as to what really need for
school and best wear this winter. As live in the
country suppose l would not need as much as the
a ave ;e city schoolgirl am 1e years old, feet
IS inches; hips g inches; weight, about 10 pounds
am very fair, not much color, blue-gray eyes and
hair which is shaded from a mouse color to bright
blue wool sailor suit which served for best last winter
and don't think 1t will have to be altered I also
have brown box coat made hip length Could Is
be made into pony jackets
o Miss Lee, what is Peter Pan suit I notice vol,
advise it for some girls Of my age. Would 1t be suit
able for met And last, but not least, what are my
most successful colorss think your department in
The Journal Is fine thing C. NJ
South Dakota. ~ ~s
[ am glad You like my department and viii try
my best to help you The navy blue sailor suit always
remains the same from wear to year You will take
1t now Tor general wear, suppose, for school, The
brown coat can be changed to pony STYLE my idea
of good, practical, smart, school suit would be
Peter Pan shirtwaist rock in checked mohair
and brown, the coat to be of the solid color. This
combination will be great deal during the fall
and winter And now, to design There is, strictly
speaking no Peter Pan skirt The applies to the
blouse only. You should have gored skirt, box
pleated over the hips from front panel this
panel to be cut the bias; and the bottom finished
with hem: If you do this line the panel but not the
skirt. Peter Pan waist is cut perfectly plain, as
you would the average shirt waist without Of
tuckng, frilling embroidery. It fits the shoulders
smoothly, has underarm seams only and closes down
the front under box pleat The neck is finished with
wide rolling collar, usually Of contrasting material
tie passing under and knotting in the 'front.' giving
smart finish. The sleeves bishop, ending in cuffs
matching the collar. pretty idea is white linen
frock pale blue linen cuffs collar and belt, the tie
black dotted with pale blue You should cut the body
of your waist the bias if the panel is cut and
have collar cuffs and belt of golden brown silk, the
tie to be shade of Alice blue The box coat fits
the shoulders now, suppose, should take in as
necessary to give pony effect, by of seams
from the shoulders, simulated when there is nothing
to take in, then braid should be down, presumably
over these seams to the end of coat Arrange the
fronts to close slightly double breasted and have
collar Of your dress material cut the bias and
down the front edges. Close with brown cords passing
button mouds with the dress material and
coat sleeves, ending in cuffs matching the collar.
brown felt hat trimmed with brown and blue
mixed fancy ribbon and brown wings suggests stylish
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
To Make Over a Waist.

Dear Miss Lee: come to you once moro for
advice. I have a dress Of which will inclose a
sample. made it last fall and never liked the waist
1t has two big puff sleeves divided by two rows Of
shirring and long cuff. The front Of waist is made
with five threeeighths inch tucks with little square
yoke in center, of pink silk under white aover lace
and it is edged with pink and green Persian braid on
both Sides clear down. being plain in the center from
where this little yoke stops. hope you will be able
to see thru this and would be thankful for any sug
gestion. am feet inches bust 81, waist 2S hips
36; dark brown hair. MY eyes have quite bit Of
hazel and look dark from distance. I have small
face. ~ 49, Bridget
James, g. D.
am very glad to hear from you again, and as
your description is very clear hope may be able
to help you. fancy the material is too stiff to look
well made in puff sleeves. should release the lower
and then take out Of it piece near the outer
edge Of sufficient to make the material fit the
with little overlap, then gather each cut edge,
the upper having little heading, and sew down
overlapping the lining, 50 that the effect will BE-
Of q sleeve showing puff at the top brought into a
deep cuff shirred lengthwise and fitting the arm
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Colors and Styles.

Dear Miss Lee: I am reader of the woman
section in The Journal Your advice seems SO
helpful that am going to ask some for myself. I
20 years old, feet inches tall, waist %, bust
SO, hips 81, weight 100 pounds. I have dark, curly
hair dark blue eyes, not very good complexion, with
plenty Of color in cheeks. What kind Of hat would
be becoming to mes part my hair in the middle
and fluff it on the sides. have three yards Of goods
48 inches wide, like sample for waist How should
I have it made7 like the shirts that used SO
much Would like suggestion for evening
waist What are my colorsa would like a dress
for street wear. What should get and how have it
madef I'd like circular skirt Length Of skirt in
front, 40 inches. I have black, long winter coat
with gray fur collar. Should have the hat to match
my coat9 Thanking you in advance for any advice
you can give to my numerous questions I am,
Valley City, N. D. H. O.
am afraid you going to find waist Of the
incosed sample of dark dahlia gloria exceedingly
same you night havea relief by way of deep round
lace yoke to the waist but elaborate separate
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The spots that disfgure the lnoleum or oil
cloth of the kitchen floor may be prevented # rubber
rugs, such often used in public entrances be
placed before the range and tables where most wear
comes. These rugs are also restful to tired feet.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
A Rernode1ed Coat.

~ EAR MISS LEE. I have q very handsome
jacket like enclosed sample, but very much out
Of style, and wish you could suggest some way
Of remodeng It, The back is tightftting with forms
running to arm hole, like enclosed out; fronts are
half fitting, with under seam, but dart collar
and front roll back and trimmed with broadcloth
appHqued on In pretty vine design which would make
very pretty vest. The coat has double-breasted
high neck vest attached at shoulder and underarm
seam tight coat sleeve, bell shaped at hand small
Is about % inches long, coming below the hips
eight inches. A few weeks ago wrote to you in
regard to lengthening skirt but have received
answer thought that you did not receive the let
ter, will give the descriptions Skirt is plain
fve-gored, but about two inches too short Have no
how to lengthen it. Thanking you in advance,
1eman, Mrs. e. L. s..
Chinook, Mont.
The skirt frightening has been replied to, but pos
siby has not yet reached publication In regard to
the coat, should the vest and also the ap-
pique. The back will be perfectly correct as 1t is,
but the fronts could be changed by laying in vest
/ of heavy white silk, which the applique would be
reapped If the present vest is of the coat material
cut it to form strapping and with it conceal join
of vest to front edges Of coat IF this is impossible
then bring the front edges Of the the outer
edge Of vest, stitching down. With odd pieces Of
costing fulness there finishing all edges with tailored
stitching and in regard to the lower edge Of sleeve,
either gather into band cuff matching the vest or
else cut to coat shape there and end In turn back
cuffs of the white appiqued Surprising you the
srappng for outlining vest, take it along the coat
on the line Of the pocket-having removed the large
fap-concealing the pocket slit and ending in point.
These lapels may in for the shoulder capes.
Following the above suggestions the result will DO
entirely satisfactory, feel sure
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Skirt for Waist.

Dear Elizabeth Lee: I read such excellent advice
you give women regarding making Of dresses that +
will write you for little advice for myself. have
white linen waist, with embroidered 'front.' cuffs and
collar. How may I have skirt made Of the same
material to 60 with it7 What trimmings can T use
with it9 I want it very nice. am feet 71h inches
86 bust and "a waist
would also like to have you tell me how to make
white pophn goods for very dressy occasions Also
what kind of suit for fall wear would YOU advise
me to got and how make it, have black eyes and
brown hair and am quite fair. e. M. q
La Moure, N. D.
MY idea would be gored skirt fitting the hips
smoothly and just below knee length Add deep
side pleated founce with broad band Of embroidery
This model will become you and be in keeping with
your waist
White poplin suggests senitailored effect,
should have skirt reaching just below the knees
gathered in to the waist line, tucked in two groups
at the bottom and the line of the hips the
skirt completed by gathered founce hemmed and
tucked lower edge.
The waist might have square yoke, tucked on
lower edge, to which will be joined full lower por
ton Of waist tucked above the belt in group of
three. Lay on square yoke Of embroidery so that
little beyond the border Of tucks show when this is
in place. Have the sleeves in large pufs tucked in
group horizontally gathered into band cuffs of the
embroidery and a broad white kid belt.
plaid Of fairly large broken check would become
you for fall suit, your fair complexion allowing you
large choice Of colors. Gray will surely be worn
and SO will brown. circular skirt trimmed with
bias folds will suit you, and half or three-quarter
coat semiftting in tailored STYLE Or if you like them
BETTER then both empire and box modes will become
you. The tailored coats will all have full length
coat sleeves, the empire something moro fancifu the
box large, roomy, wids coat sleeve.
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boz or tourist styles just follow the directions the
pattern IN making your dress broad effects must DO
tho aim Triple skirts good, just three hounces
seWed to foundation, and a circular skirt trimmed
with number OF folds going around will be equally
becoming Bodices with doppy berthas and fris about
the bust, wide grdles and full fluffy sleeves should
always be adopted you are SO tall. The prettiest
way OF dressing your hair will be to part it, draw it
back softly about the ears and arrange low in tho
nape OF the neck. Your colors reds yeows grays
golden brown and golden tan, pale and navy blue,
pale coral pink, old rose, cardinal, and ivory.
...- For Travelling.
Dear Miss Lees have been sick in the hospital
since last spring. Am well now and will travel some
and board this fall and winter. would like your
advice about necessary clothes, as know nothing
about the season styles. What will need9 want
a read ymade tailor suit. What kind of goods and
color for fall and winter wear7 What style Of fall
hat would be becoming to mes I am s feet 8 inches
tall weigh l24 pounds, have black hair eyes and
dark complexion. Am 81 years DID, I want to get
them about fair week. Will the fall hats and suits
be in thenq lido
Minneapolis
You cannot go far wrong if you please yourself
IN regard to choosing your tailored suit. Gray will,
l feel sure hold it's for a time anyway STILL
brown, blue and dark red also in about equal