The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30
the Ultra Fashion ab1es Congregate-I The Enclosure Costumes of Light Weight Woo1ens Predominate = Three Piece Costume Reigns Supreme Brilliant Red and Green Sunshades- Footwear ( C1aimsMuch Attention.

stroll along the fashionable thorough hours when ali fashionable Gotham is afoot, gives one e very general idea of the accepted term of smart costumfng. But let us to the races-Morr1s Park, Belmont, Saratoga and Sheepshead. for a view of the more exclusive modes of the season Here, and especially in tho enclosures where only the ultra fashion ables congregate, are to be seen the very newest of new things in fashions realm. Those who have visited the famous racing courses on the continent say that our own race meets present as smart and up-to- date gatherings of fashionabiy gowned women as one ever sees at any of the French or English meeta
 It goes without saying that tho racing costumes must be up to the minute in every detail. However, no hard and fast rules as to just what particular kind of a costume ono is to wear on such an oo- casion are Laid down by dictorial Dame gsshion. If one goes thither in an auto car it follows but naturally that the mo tor garb must be up to the minute. from tho costume and wrap to the sn,ailest accessory.
 A great deal of fashfonabis dressing is seen among women who are not of that sst which oongregate in the encfosurs. but interest centers naturally around the latter, ultra fashfonables whose clothes gro of intenss interest to womanh1nd in general
 Ono radlrai difference from previous years k the rather marked absence of very summery costumes at the earlier races. This h no doubt due to the ex- treme coolness of the early summer. Light weight woolens, such as veilings, mar Quisettes, lansdownes and like weaves. arc given preference over the dress of lingerie material This, of course. does not mean that lingerie frocks are consptc uous by their absence, for some very beautiful costumes of this type have been seen. but they are in the minority.
 The three piece costume Is very mark edly in evidence. many of light weight wool or silk in the prevailing Japanese node. Though the Japanese idea reigns supreme in smart costuming. Its varia- tions are so many that the Idea never seems to grow monotonous. The Empire waist line Is still evidenced in frocks worn by the younger members of the smart set, but young matrons and women of mature years are effecting the princess and separate bodice styles This may be said to apply to evening costumes as well as those for dressy afternoon wear
 Light colored, plain and fancy serges and mohairs are made into two piece tailored suits with pleated skirts, plain or banded, reaching anywhere from the top of the buttoned boot to the ankle, and topped by a semi-ntting man-tailored coat which comes we'll over the hips. The cut away coat. tight fitting In the back and sloping away sharply from the bustllne. has taken well with the middle classes, but the ultra fashionables still cling to those loose fitting. double breasted man. nish coats.
 Inch wide, striped mohairs fin two shades of gray were seen in several suits at both Morris Park and Belmont, collared and cuffed with a contrasting shade of silk or velvet Mauve is a fayorite color for these separate collars and cuffs, and Is extreme ly attractive in combination with the soft shades of silver and Quaker gray. One costume of this type was worn with a bell shaped, or cloche hat of finest mauve colored chip, the crown of which was en- circled with yari-colored pansies, and a single deep purple plume some 21 inches In length started on the left side well to the back and curled down over the back brim to the wearer's neck, stifiy collared with high embroidered turnover. pinned In front with large horse shoe of seed pearls. It may be well to note here that this devotee of fashion wore a sheer lin- gerie blouse much inserted with lace in- stead of the heavier linen which we saw earlier in the season fin combination with the stin embroidered collar.
 Jumper suits in silks and woolens and heavy linens mingled with strictly man. tailored suits and delicate lingerie cos tunes to very marked degree. Spots of flashing color dotted the enclosures In bril- Ant green and bright red coaching sun