The independent., 1907-03-14

AS white and all the creams from
ecru to the Iightest tint are going TO
he very much in order this coming
spring and summer, these coats are
being made up in exquisite confec-
tions of that order One consignment
which has recently reached its desti-
nation in an exclusive shop up the
avenue contained among other things
a costume comprising white volle
skirt finely plated and marvellously
tailored, topped with one OF these
coats of Directoire cut developed in
English eyelet all-over embroidery
with trimmings, revers, and cufIs OF
taffeta. It seems an incongTuoHs COM
bination. but on the whole 1t was quite
fetching, since we must have novelty.
At any rate, it goes to show the pos
sibilities of this style of costume and
that it depends very largely upon the
individuality of the wearer for its air
of distinction.
without exception the skirts which
are worn with the bodice coats are
strictly tailor made They may be
Fashioned with tucks innumerable or
they NAV be strapped, banded, or
otherwise trimmed, but over all there
will be the tailor finish, which, con-
quired new appearance.
This effect is gained in many ways,
and it's popularity is bound to give the
olaited skirt not only a new lease Of
life. but a stronger vogue than 1T en-
loved even at the beginning of its
reign
A charming design for voile skirt
shows the model laid in narrow plaits
lust at the waist line, falling from
there in soft folds with a bias band of
broadcIoth seven inches wide encir-
cling it. six inches from the bottom.
AT the side of the front gore are two
very large buttons one at either cor
ner on the band, which suggests a
panel effect. Another skirt is SINH
larly trimmed except that the band,
instead of encircling the skirt, reaches
only to the front breadth, is finished
in the same manner, and has another
band of tie same width set in this
front breadth just above the other.
Tt to all such seemingly minor points
in the way of decoration that we owe
the right to call the fashions for
spring new" In reality, the cnt and
general lines are not materially
changed In lieu of this there Is abb
solutely no limit to the number and
scope of the trimmings. One may abb
solutely be guided by ones own, or,
possibly it is safer to say, ones mod
iste's, taste, and more forcefully than
ever is it true that it matters not
, nearly so much what is worn as how
it is worn.
/ 1t requires not onlyaa good figure
but a. good carriage Of the body to
lwear one of the Directoire coats with
In, ifc modified form
and woe unto her who does not scru-
pulously watch out for the danger line.
However, with all fashions, and par
ticularly in these days when the
| powers that be" allow such a diver
sity it is a matter of chance that we,
knowing our possibilities and limita-
| tions. happen upon the right thing, SO
| it may not be more matter of per-
plexity than it has been.
| The new tailor-mades is a subject OF
| first importance now, for while the
house gowns may assume weight later
| on, the Easter street costume is al
ways of chief interest just prior to
| that season.
| A trim little model developed in bis
cuit-colored cloth has double
breasted cut-away pony coat, the back
having extension seams from the
shoulder to the bottom of the garment.
/ The notched collar is of golden brown
taffeta, tapping over a band of cream
colored stock which is BRAIDED with
gold and brown The revers are self
| faced, and the small pocket flaps and
the cuffs on the small gigot sleeves are
Of the taffeta topped with band OF
| the braided cloth. The skirt with
which this coat is worn is absolutely
plain except for fold of taffeta above
the hem.