Evening journal., 1907-09-21
DRESS PERFECTION LIES
in The SMALL DETAILS
Mrs. Osborn Reviews the Little, But Important,
Accessories That Complete Woman'S
COStume---ForeCaSt of Fall Fabrics

NEW YORK Sept 21.-SOften you meet
on the street. or at some social gathering
a woman who holds your attention by her
distinction OF being well-dressed. The
more you admire. the more you find your
self unable to point exactly to the thing
that wins your admiration. In fact. It is
no one thing, but clever harmonizatlon
Of many things, that give her dress-per-
fection. So skilhully has the woman ar.
ranged and combined the various details
Of her costume that they all merge into a
superb effect Of oneness-the whole.
The vast array of accessories for FAN
wear will give every woman ample op-
portunity to use her cleverness and t
prove to her own qualification That mas
terry Of details means solution Of tn,
eternal problem Of effective dressing.
"Colors," writes Mrs. Osborn, ARE I,
be unusually striking this season. Som,
excellent browns have been introduced
Chinese blue and Bordeaux red are II
high favor, as well as some delicatell
beautiful tints in amethyst and gray
green effects. And purplei So fashion
able is it to be that fear it will be run
to death. In all features Of dress we are
n for another season of IT,
Flowers will reign this fall in gay pro-
fusion-some new ones, too. Peonies are
the very smartest. the very latest. thing
in the artificial flower garden. Dahlias.
daisies, and chrysanthemums are also
much used"
One might devote a whole chapter on
all
the whole scale Of every shade. weight
and design imaginable in chiffon, lace or
gauze, with exquisite borders and occas-
ional dainty patterns on the face. The
large, bold designs covering the face are
no longer favored.
The Autumn coiffures are TO be more
elaborate than ever-veritable sympho-
MES Of false hair. Puns. curls, rolls an,
switches are to be employed with a prod.
igality that is having a widespread
vogue. The principle back Of this vogue
for there is a principle back of all thing,
fashionable. even false hair is that tn,
hair should be made to follow the form o.
the hat ill out or fall in according tc
the hat brim.
There has been one marked change n
egard to hosiery fashion-lacy open-worh
is no longer desirable. being replaced b,
the plain mesh. These plain stockings Of
silk or Isle are of the gauziest textur,
and are more often than not unornament
led. There are, however. some beautiful
embroideries shown in delicate flower pat
terms for those whose preferences ar
along such lines
For the coming season the plated skir
will no doubt continue, but with a de
clining favor. It's popularity has been tire
mendous and it can't disappear in a mo
ment; but unmistakably the new gore
skirt will be worn not al title. These Ct
cular gored skirts are very graceful an
really economical, as all your material
utilized in the cutting.
The coats are very attractive for III
fall. The effects are tighter. shown
more Of the line Of the figure. The LOU
period with its handsomely embroidere
vest is to be seen much, and one Of III
strongest features for Autumn in trim
mings will be braid effects Then ther
are also the tight-htting short jacket
with Gibson effects and many variation
Of the Prince Chap asr,yell as cutawayi
redingotes and box coats-in fact, co
fashions were never more attractive an
, varied.
, The long wraps to wear with more ell
giant costumes are this season UNUSUAL
I graceful as well as sensible in their loos
r voluminous lines and kimono effects, {