Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-03-23
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Special to Evening Teller.
NEW YORK. March 23.-It is real
ly necessary to have at best two coat
and skirt costumes for the spring, and,
besides these. a handsome afternoon
gown of silk or embroidered pongee or
wolfe and a smart short walking dress
of foulard or taffeta in the wardrobe
for the coming season. These frocks,
with their hats, should be all ready
by the LIST of April, for the real secret
of dressing well is in having the ap-
propriate costume at the proper time,
it is always trying to be overtak-
en- by the weather, so to speak, before
ones outfit is complete.
Long and Short Suits.
Again, there Is a distinct line drawn
between short and long suits, and each
style now is worn at certain times.
Walking and travelling costumes are
always smartly made to clear the
ground. Reception gowns are not per-
missable in walking length This year
all afternoon robes and those for
luncheons, bridge. weddings, etc. have
long skirts 1t is always said that
spring reception garments are to be
on the most elaborate order, but q
simple style OF dress will be found
just as smart and infinitely more serv-
iceable. Chiffons. erepes. etc, make
the most attractive frocks, but are
unnecessarily dressy save for those re-
ceiving at a large reception or for the
hostess herself at some more or less
formal entertainment.
Striped and Figured silks.
Striped and figured silks are in great
favor at present, and, as they have not
been worn to a great extent of late
years, they look new and win emain
in fashion now for some time. Light
colors are more attractive fpr spring
than the more somber tones, which
have been worn all through the winter
months. 1t is we'll known that the
cause of the popularity of the spring
wedding is due to the bright effect OF
the effective light frocks that help so
to give everything festive air.
Striped Voiles are Fashionable.
There are few IL any plain wolfe
fashionable at present, all being strip
ed, checked, figured or embroidered,
sometimes all on the one color, and.
again in two or more different tones.
One Of the fads of the moment is to
border all skirts OF light material
with wide band OF taffeta silk or
satin, and the majority OF voiles are
finished in this way, with some trim
ming of the silk upon the waist as
well. This makes an excellent finish,
as the heavier material gives some
body to the skirt and protects the light
cloth.
Trimmed Skirts In Vogue.
Trimmed skirts are in vogue. but IN
the new models the principal orna
mentation is put on about the hem
As all these dress skirts must be quite
long there is none of the barrel ef-
Fest 80 much in favor and so unbe-
coming two or three years back. There
Is little or no fullness allowed about
the waist and hips. for both the prime
ess and empire designes are still pop
ular. and neither allows OF any full
ness above the knees.
Linen Canvass" for Dresses.
A material which is being smiled
s~- authorities is the
/ new white ST. olsen canvas" This
material Is remarkable for the soft
silvery simmer of It's surface. almost
like the scales of a FISH. but 1t is toe
costly to out rival the ordinary linen
and except for those who can AFFORD
to snap their fingers at expense it win