Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-11-09
WINTER FASHIONS.
Mrs Osborn Dilates Upon the Beauty Of
Designs and Materials for the
Coming Season.
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You are familiar, OF course vi,t t
old contention Of the philosophers rb.,
beauty is its own excuse for being l.
raises question that has been bapa,5
down unanswered through all the vaars
that are past, and is likely to rema;,
unanswered through all the years >,
come-a question that holds the bas,,.
principles of ethics and esthetics.
Philosophy and dressmakingl Tr,l..
Horatio, bias bands and under-s,',
cores We're never dreamt of in vo,.
philosophy! Yet you would not tbint
1t far cry if you had been called nno,'
and challenged, as I have been, 70 m,yt'
the Interpretation of vanity. frivol,t,
and extravaganza that is placed nm
the woman who seeks to express SOM.
thing of her owr indiyiduality SON.
thing of her joy in life; of the love of tL,.
beautiful in her dress. Does il iustify
her IN the extravaganza u this luxul
loving age! Is beauty its own eycnse
for being? "'e
| do not pretend to be wiser than th..
sages OF old, but this | know. I loot
around me at the beauty of the world in
the changing seasons--the glad graan
promise OF the spring; the drovsy
ianguorous, poppy-laden lure of the
summer; the spendthrift prodiyality If
the fall; and that still, awed hush of chr
white winter that seems to law fnos,.
ON the lips of earth itself: and in this ar
rayng and adjoining of the earth
mother, L find prototype that bears ON
the subject we are discussing-a proto-
type that lifts the arrayment of women
from something silly. weak and vain to :,
sweeter, nobler, snner level. There *
something very beautiful TO me =,
womankind-'God's garden flowers -
quaint old poet has called them-and
SO beg of you, of your mercy, begrudce
them not the outer beauty so freeI,
granted to birds and flowers-a beanty
that makes this mad old, sad old world
better place to live in.
"A wsighty sermon thisi Ethics. esthet.
les ana nature-study as a preliminary
Tor whatg The discussion of furs and
the new skirt trimmings. An anti-climayi
Ihere spoke the limited masculine intel.
lect and | bid you begone-go read your
books written for strong men by strong
men-I am poor weak woman writing
Tor others like myself
Mrs. Osborn, in the November Delin
Gator, expatiates on the beauty and rich
ness OF the seasons furs Never were
such beautiful effects produced as now
the newest processes for curing the skins
and dyeIng the pelts rendering them of
unusual softness, luster and depth Of
tone. Their pliability presents possible
ties III the way of trimming, too, and
gives them an unwonted adaptability to
the present modes. Mrs. Osborn saws; Il
have been assailing for years the sarpris-
ing and stupid vogue of the clumsy fur
lined cloth coat showing the fur merely
III the collars and cuffs-a burdensome
affair from its weight; and suitable only
TO severe climates because of its
warmth" Further on in the same let
ter Mrs. Osborn says: Il look on a wom-
an as lacking in intelligence who is will
ing to hide the pretty. graceful lines Of
her Inquire beneath a shapeless mass Of
cloth and fur, anG to utterly overlook
| and disregard the unlimited possibilities
of the fur ITSELF"
That it will he fur winter there is
have advanced in price, and those who
| already have their wants IN this direc
ton provided are to be congratulated.
4 ne New York horse show establishes
the winter fashions for a large section of
the country, and this season the most ex-
quisite fur coats of all shapes and lengths
were in evidence. Fur hats heavily laden
with plumes and jewels, lace gowns with
trimmings of fur, muffs-not quite so
large as last years and a little more
rounding in shape-and stoles, pelerines
collars, capeS and collaretteS gave a
touch of richness to the scene that moth
ing else could have contributed. The
combination of furs are unusual and i'm
menSely effective. Seal and ermine mink
and sable, lynx and caracal, breitschwanz
and seal, silver-gray fox and seal, all are
| associated in the most effective manner,
and the heads and tails furnish trimming
for the muffs and neck pieces. Sealskin
holds first place in the favor accorded 10
furs. and pony skin has attained Ugh
degree of popularity. This pelt is 50
supple and plant that it is being used
very exclusively for close-ftting jackets;
and it still retains its favor for motoring
garments. The coats for dressy wear
with handsome gowns are sometimes
made on kimono lines, and are elaborate
" embroidered and trimmed with brand.
To quote again from Mrs. Osborn:
There is nothing that increases the IN
dolent, regal charm of beautiful
woman, or lends distinction to PLAIN
one to such an extent as furs. Load
woman with jewels and she will appear
at best, like a jewelers. show-wlndoW
beneath an arclight. Wrap her in furS;
and the most insignificant woman VIII
be invested with something of the dig,
to this regal effect by matching thelT
personal furs with their laprobes Tins
will be considered by the majority, oil
people more of a display of wealth than
of refined taste.
1t almost Invariably follows that
great fur season is also great velvet
season. and this year is no exception ia
that rule. Stamped, brocaded and EN-
broidered velvets are among the richest
offerings, and their increased supplenes>
enables the makers to follow any DE-
sign-providing the lines are long ana
graceful-and to use tucks, shurins
shocking or gathers. as the chosen model
may require. Dresses, coats, hats WIZ
be made of this beautiful fabric ana
everything that is rich and beautiful VIII
appear as trimming. Jeweled pasSe
mcateries and embr0ideries, silver ana
q I'D stripes and figures. tufts of chenille
end inserts of lace and other r'ch
fabrics are but a few of the novel CT
fRcfs that IRE nrpSpnfpd