The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-03
Ln New York's Fashion Glass
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New York. Nov 2.--The popularity of lace bl0uses seems to increase as the season advances, and it is believed that the lingerie waist will receive little favor. Where it Is possible, these lace blouses match the skirt. This Is moi difficult if the skirt is of champagne brown color. The coarse meshed laces seem to be used more than the fine ones, and the prettiest of these waists are made of strips of filet lace which Is put together with fancy stitch. Some are made of three. different faces | over a foundation of line cotton net, and are trimmed with narrow ruffles of Cluny lace. It is very smart to wear black velvet ribbon a quarter of an inch wide. at the top of the collar and tie in small bow in the back. which may be kept in place by a small bar pin. Tiny bows of black satin are worn In front of many stocks.
 One of the prettiest fashions in hats Is the facing of felts with colored vel- vet. The French prefer the Irish green velvet for this purpose rather than any other color It Is a very becoming style to have the color next to the face. especially if the hat is of dark color. Hatter,s satin is being used to great extent because of its adapta- bility for the most modish shapes. 1t comes in all scolors. and hats that are made, of It are considered very styi- ish.
 A smart tailored walking costume of brown serge suiting, has the skirt made instep length in three circular sec- tions which are joined under gradu- ated hems. There is a seam down the center of the back which gives the rip pie effect below the hips. The cuta- way coat has the wide armhole effect and the sleeves are plain. full length. The i0WoF mart of fba fu nf ring-boHe silkbrald, while the upper section is of brown velvet which matches the straps on the cuffs.
 The mandarin coat has been received with much favor. but the kimona coat is generally liked so it will not be giv- en up entirely even If 1t Is a little old in style. Many elaborate coats have been copied from the genuine Chinese garments. One coat has been shown made of plum satin embroidered all over in Chinese designs and coloring. The lower part of the coat was of plum colored broadeloth and the lining was of soft blue satin in the dull Chinese tone which was a prominent color In the embroidery. The coat fronts were fastened together with Oriental gold clasps with ornaments. -
 It is evident that purple Is the fa- vorite color for this winter. All 'he smartest hats are made of purple vel- vet. or trimmed with 1t. There are some stunning combinations Of purple and brown, green or rich wine red. When purple is unbecoming to the face the hat should be built up with white or ecru, if that can be worn equally as well. Besides the morning glories and orchids and feur -de-lis that these hats are trimmed with are beautiful laYen- der and purple pansies.
 The fashion of pinning a small bunch of fine artificial flowers on the bodice for dressy occasions, is as popular as 1t was last spring. but this winter the flowers will be purple, of course. Morn- ing glories and the long trumpet fiow- CTS will be worn. They are also pinned on A huff of black fur.
 Most of the belts are made to match the blouse, some being covered with embroidery or gold thread, put on in some design. The newest elastic belts come in shades of green. tan and blue. and are studded with gold, silver, steel or jet The buckle can be matched to the iewelry that is worn, so making a complete set. Some buckles that are worn with fur blouses or heavy velvet jackets that are trimmed with fur are the bear and wolf heads. Teddy bear buckles are worn wit htailored velvet blouses and big dogs heads with chif- ion velvet suits.
 The new short walking skirts are seen in plaids with a four-inch band of velveteen around the bottom. One very effective skirt was made of brick dust red and black plaid with a velveteen band of black at the hem.
 The latest gulmpes are made of very fine lace, with sometimes the combina- tion of lace and tucked net or tulle. A line of color or a tiny fold of gold or silver at the top makes a correct and pretty finish. Or there may be- tiny bow at the base of the throat; still others have a gold or silver cord following the bottom of the collar and tied in a number of small loops. the ends finished with silk balls or ta5sels
 Florence Fairbanks