The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-07
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ricbs' "Good
luck Slipper

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apron more than anything else, or
rather three little aprons.
They were put on one on top Of this
other. and hung out loosely from the
foundation skirt In a gale OF wind I
can quite imagine the effect being Of an
angry white hen. with all its feathers
rufled. As said before, II was unique.
The little coat suggested a box coat
in cut But IT had bands applied which
simulated a boIero. II was made OK
linen folds. three overlapping. Indeed,
the idea Of these was carried out in
skirt and coat and sleeves.
Wide bands Of the same beautiful
Irish lace as on the skirt were inserted
down the coat and on the sleeves.
Edging this on the coat were three
folds, which came down the front and
ran around the bottom OF the jacket
Three folds were used for the little
simulated bolero. and again three folds
made capes over the tops Of the sleeves
The cuffs were wide turned-back ones,
and were made Of three pieces. There
was no collar 20 the coat. and the open
ing at the neck was slight
The hat 10 wear with this was trim
med with roses and had long float
ing streamers depending from the back.
We all cherish our own pet superstI-
lions. At least I hope you have one.
I certainly have-and get all manner Of
thrills and discomfort out Of it.
ChOlly jeers at me, but I notice he
carefully avoids walking under a lad
der or starting on a journey on a Fri
day.
But a good luck superstition we all
hold is that Of the horseshoe. think
that Is what has made It so common.
I had 70 have all the diamonds in my
immense horseshoe set in another de-
sign. really couldn't wear II after
saw one OF my maids on her Afternoon
OUT wearing its exact duplicate In gilt
teLing glass. I have no doubt IL cost
her . cents.
But now I'm rather sorry that I did
IL For the other evening at a dinner
Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs was wearing a
glittering diamond horseshoe on her
black suede shoe. The shoe was tiny
you know she's famous for her small
feet-the diamond horseshoe was very
big and the erect was quite fascinat-
Ing.
suppose the vogue OF very short
skirts is responsible for our lively in
terest IN clothing for our feet
And how abnormally short the skirts
areI Some time ago I told you that my
tailor insisted on making my walking
skirts four or five inches from the
ground At the time protested. but now
I see his wisdom. I should feel quite
''dowdy' with my skirts any longer.
Whatever the cons OF the case may
be one OF the pros IS the excellent op-
portunity II gives US 70 exhibit 20 an ad-
miring world the newest and smartest
things IN shoes.
And such odd and original ideas are
shown, too Even quite conservative
women have broken forth in unexpect-
edly giddy fCotgear. The woman who a
season OF two ago would have scorneed
the suggestion Of garbing her feet IN
anything but sober black, now has set
forth IN her boot closet rows and rows
Of shoes and slippers rivaling in hue the
colors Of the rainbow
For wearing with her walking toys she
has trim shoes OF russet leather. for the
fashion OF tan shoes has In no wise di-
minished. Even with black cloth gowns
shoes OF brown are the correct thing.
For golfng she has stoUtly made OK
fords for tennis white buckskin with
rubber soles. To accompany her light
tub gowns are a variety OF white shoes
| Pumps of buckskin, sailor ties" OF
white linen, slippers of embroidered
white linen with a tiny tongue and big
mother-of pearl buckle. Heavy. ribbed
English pique made into pumps and
adorned with a fat ribbon bow are con-
sidered very smart
With her lingerie dresses. which she
l I l.
.'cutest' thing in shoes. They are made
Of very fine white kid-almOst a pump
III shape and they boast a little turn
over collar q think that best describes
ito Of colored kid. Sometimes they arc
white with a coral pink collar. some
times black. shiny patent leather. with
a collar Of violet kid. Of course. the
stockings must bear hint Of the same
color. For instance. if the color on her
shoes were yale blue her white silk
stockings would probably be embroId-
cred with a delicate design OF forget
Ine-nots.
Stockings Of plaid silk are going TO
be worn a lot I've been quite original.
hatter myself. and nave had some col
liars Of silk of the same clan as my
stockings put on my patent leather
shoes Don't you think II sounds chic?
But ali the gIories Of the daytime foot
gear quite sink into insignihcance be-
side the slippers designed for wear IN
the evening. Such darling and dainty
things they are,
They are made OF satin. plain and
brocaded. Of silk. OF the finest softest
suede. Of velvet and OF lace-yes. of
Iacei
Embroidery in gold and in silver is
employed TO make them beautiful. Even
the heels are quite works Of art. inset.
as some OF them are. with sparkling
stones; though that. I must admit like
the slippers of gold and silver cloth we
saw in the winter, is a bit too theatri-
cal for my taste.
But the height Of luxury seems to me
70 be reached IN the CATERS of lace
which some women are ORDERING fOr
wear with low white shoes.
| They are made on fine white lining
exactly the shape OF the cloth CATERS
we wear In the winter. The lace. of
course, is Of a rather heavy kind. as
very fine lace would crease and not SCI
so we'll They button with little near
| buttons, and OF course are cut and it
ted with the greatest accuracy and
. | care