The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-08-10

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Japan has conquered ths world Of
fashion. Evidsntiy to conquer u the
privilege Of this country -anyway, just
now It seems II meter. The world
Of dress u in arms to receive It, lit
orally up in arms. for every sleeve
bsars traces OF the Japanese in IT. ex-
tensive width and limited length. aud
ali the cloaks hang kimono-Wiss from
the sAoulders. while embroidery runs
riot on garments OF every description.
Not necessarily Japanss, in design. ]
admit, but still the world Of fashion
takes immense pride in it, embroidery
Of many colors. caring little from
which country It's patterns may be in
spired, and amongst many successes
In cloaks I would chronicle one Of
black net lined with soft silk and chif-
Ton. trimmed with embroideries Of
many cojors, alternating with designs
Of cut cretonne. worked round with
ribbons and gold thread. A gorgeous
garment OF much elegance--and much
sxpenle.
Nearly all Of the short.waisted
dresses worn last winter were made in
sort Of semi-pr1ncess style. The bod
/, tcs portion was tight-htting and the
skirt haltcorslst, half princess. Now
quite . different outline Il In favor:
Tie waist Tine - placed about three
\ inaAAa higher than It really ou&At 10
~ and ths skt1ts' ars, tor thss Eost
part. alisAtiy gathered. ] am now
speaking Of aftsrnoon and evening
dresses. Happily for the tailor-made
morning. costume. our waists are still
permitted to retain their correct place
and outline.
II II hardly necessary for mo to
point out that gathered skirt aS.
ranged IN . abbreviated manner, n
capable Of making its wearer decid-
edly bpnchy. Only an exceptionally
slender figure can carry on one Of
these costumes with perfect grace. and
one trembles to think Of the possihil.
tiles Of the future. (,
The fnittsn sleeve Il rapidly coming
into favor, and Redfern must be
given the credit Of reviving this charm
ing fashion. and be d now making the
best use Of It.
It II quite surprising to note the
rapidly with which this particular re-
vival has dashed into favor with the
Parisiennes. A month or two ago tie
sleeves on all the best dresses wore
quite short, rarely covering the elbow.
Now we are rushing to the other
extreme. and are gladly welcoming
sleeves which extend well over the
wrist.
For summer blouses semi-s short
sleeves will still be very fashionable,
but for wolfe and crepe de chine
dresses we shall adopt sleeves ar.
ranged In soft puffs from shoulder to
elbow and finished OF with tight I'M
der-sleeve which extends right over
the wrist in . graceful curve.
On some Of the smart little lace and
cloth coates have noticed exceed
lngiy short sleeves, 10 short that they
only reach half way between the
shoulder and elbow. But the Intention
II that these coatees shall be worn
over an elaborate blouse which boast
ed the sleeves which have described,
tho single puts and tight mitten fall
ing over the wrists.
The little coatees Of which I am now
speaking are Japanese in outline. and
particularly effective when made Of
real Japanese materials. have al
ready warned my readers against plac-
ing too much faith In the ubiquitous
kimono sleeve. because BY reason Of
Its popularity 1t 10 doomed to early
death.
Tho dress shown on the right Of our
large illustration II variation Of the
popular style Of the moment, and Is es.
pccially becoming to the maidenly
wearer. Such = dress IL equally
suitable and smart for brides
maid's wear or for home
dinner or concert party. Soft satin
mousseline ID. Of Of course. the ideal
fabric for it, making, the pinafore
straps Of the bodice being edged with
q little killed frill and being crossed
over . softnsss Of lace and net. pale
rose pink or turquoise blue making
very elective cootrast with ivory lace,
thoush, OF course, IN All white gown
IL always charming for 4 girl. In
puy case the chosen color should be
tepsatsd IN the bad and bow q satin.
snisAins on the slbow sleeves. while
S1boaa to match can - twisted in