The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
IN WOMAN'S REALM
SEEN IN THE SHOPS.
BY VIRGINIA.

The past week has certainly been one
of weddings. The colors which have pre-
dominated at these functions have been
mostly browns, blue, and gray, Mrs
Fairbanks and her daughter appearing
in gray gowns at the ColtOn-Davis we'd
ding. a fact that was much remarked
upon though there was sufficient differ
ence IN the tone and texture OF the two
gowns TO render them totally dissimilar,
Mrs. Fairbanks being Of velvet with
which she wore rich sable furs. while
Mrs. Timmons was Of chiffon cloth.
A department store on r street IS show
ing line Of dress fabrics which. for
beauty Of color and perfection of texture,
l have never seen cqualed-mirage silk.
chiffon cloth, and meteor crepe being
among the newest. All the new dress
materials for afternoon wear are very
thin and capable OF outlining the figure
very plainly Most OF the new models
show either heavy braiding al the bot
tom Of the skirts. bands Of velvet, or a
fold Of fur that they may be so weighted
that the clinglng effect now so much de-
sired may be further accentuated.
Tailors are not quite SD much Of a
necessity this season as formerly once
more the dressmaker reigns, as separate
coats have come into their own again.
The gown IL now evolved by the dress
maker and the wrap is usually bought
ready 90 wear" They are to be had
in ali the new colors and shades which
makes IL possible 10 md one that will
harmonic with almost any color scheme
Of the hat and gown. Beautiful models
are TO he found in all the new designs
at a store on Pennsylvania avenue which
caters TO mans as well as woman's fads
and fancies.
Do not try 10 have a gown Of this
seasons fabric or this seasons model
/ fitted over any but a corset which laces
| I'm front and has the habit back. as it is
I impossible 10 avoid wrinkles over the
sides and hips when corset laces in the
/ back With a corset SO made the strai .
/ Is on the front stays, where It usually
/ bends. and q gown which fits with
| smoothness over the back cannot be ar
rived at over a Iattice-work OF strings.
/ The correct corset is 10 be had OF a cor
/ setiere and mininer on the south side Of r
I street between Tenth and Eleventh She
/ controls the exclusive Washington agency
/ for these c0rsets. Every pair is tried on
and fitted before il leaves her shop. and
/ even after that should the slightest dis
! comfort arise IN their wearing. she In
I sists upon having the corset returned
! for another fitting. The new French
skirt which wrinkles across the front.
/ can only be made correctly over these
4 corsets. as their front Is absolutely
/ straight.
This milliner and corsetiere has
/ just returned from her weekly visit
/ 20 New York. with several new
and striking designs In hats. one a
rather large light blue felt. was faced
with gold cloth, the top covered with blue
| ostrich feathers while right in front
/ nesting from among them were three
/ biscuit-coIored orchids which shaded into
delicate tints Of brown. Another stunning
/ creation was a large black Gainsborousr
+ faced with white MORE, about the crown
was "a band Of filet lace and falling
/ gracefully % one side a big white willow
/ plume. caught with a soft chou Of white
mlene. held in place by a large Rhine
I stone buckle
( Hats with different facings owe their
/ popularity 20 the house of NirOt. many
| Of the first beautiful models 50 designed
having been imported from that cstab.
lishment
4 with the hats setting well back from
/ the face. and the many odd but trying
/ colors which are popular this season,
women realize they must look well tc
/ their hair and complexion
Hattie NJ Shacklette. whose establish
ment is located at l002-l0oi F street
! speciality Of the treatment Of the hair and
/ skin. She manufactures = large line OF
toilet preparations. the merit Of which is
/ recognized both in this country and in
( Europe Miss Shackiette deplores III
! So-caIled Beauty Doctors" she herSel
/ claiming that beauty is never "dOctored
A physician does not doctor health, but
the III which undermines 10. Miss Shack
lette has written several interesting
pamphlets on the care Of the hair and
skin. a recent publication being ''Th,
Secret Of Beauty"
The strictly tailored waist Is gaining
in popularity. The especially new one
are 70 be found In eyelet embroidery, an,
the fabric is sometimes Of the finest whit
gingham. with cross-bar checks. in SOM
one OF the pastel colors. The center Of IN
checks have four or five tiny eyelets O
the embroidery done I'm white. With thi
the severely plain collar and cuffs are at
tached, and a jabot OF lace-trimmed linel
IS worn. To be had at a woman's outer
garment shop, Eleventh street, above F.
II you are too stout, there is a delight
fuI and healthful way OF reducing your
self. Try roller skating BE sure you hav
a teacher who knows his business. Wit
such a teacher and an apt pupil, curve
can be induced and fat reduced. Tn
method is one which appeals at once L
ones common sense. Many people, espe
ciaIly children. use the roller skate in
manner which is detrimental One shoul,
not balance themselves by leaning for
ward Poise must be aimed at. The bod,
should sway from side TO side II is b.
these correct twists and ''balancings" tina
grace is acquired and undue avoirdupoi
IS banished.
All-silk petticoats are nc longer pOpula
with the woman who is truly dainty AM
has the means TO satisfy her taste. Tn
upper portion of the skirt is now mad
Of muslin, and is finished just below tn
knee with a band Of embroidered beading
through which ribbon may be run. T
: this is attached the silken ruffies OF an.
! desired shade by means Of a like ban
: of beading. One band Is placed over tn
other and both are held in place b.
means OF ribbon. which Is run in an