Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-25

SO marked that 1t is fairly safe fol
, any one but the hyperfastidious won
/ an who can endure none but the mos
! ultra and exclusive models to buy hei
clothes early.
So far, at least, there promises tc
be no startling innovations.
One is always safe in choosing a
voile gown, either silk or wool, as II
seems to be perennially in favor; nor
is the reason hard to find. as nothing
quite takes the place of this sheer
fabric, which is equally useful for a
lightdweight, somewhat dainty morn
ing suit or for more pretentious after
noon gowns. There are many new
designs in this material, noticeably
striped or plalded effects in mono
chrome or In lovely harmonized color
ings.
| So skilfully and exqnisitely blended
are these plaids. checks and stripes. so
indefinite in outline, and without any
| appearance of loudness, that even the
stout woman, who usually has a secret
longing to wear colors and styles that
her innate common sense, II not an
| overfrank family, condemns as impos.
sible for her, may indulge herself at
last and crafty her penchant for fancy
weaves.
The lightweight cloths, even the
cheviots show notifications of the plaid
and striped effects, while the time
worn shepherds plaid has reappeared
with its somewhat glaring two-color
combination, modified by an under.
tone of still third shade
Silks will be stronger than ever.
but more. perhaps, for gowns than
for tailored suits.
Rajahs, however will be more than
ever popular for coat and skirt, and
deservedly so, for never has II been
shown in such exquisite soft color.
ings.
AS for trimmings. the days of the
simple selftrimmed plainly stitched
suit seems forever past, save for strict,
ly tailored suits for morning wear
Tassels and fringe of silk or chenille,
braids of all kinds, even for thin
voiles, soutache braiding on heavy net.
swiss and batiste embroideries. com.
bination embroidery and laces. or oil
several kinds of lace, taffeta bands and
tiny frills, fichus of silk or lace. or
shaped collars or lace are all to be
seen, even on suits intended for street
wear.
The lines also are not greatly
changed. AS is customary for spring,
most of the jackets come just to the
waiste line, and the Bton will have
another trial. But 1t is an Eton with
difference, for the scarf and shawl
and mantle effects that have been
noticeable during the winter have had
their influence, and we see most oi
these small coats dropping slightly to
the front, with fichu or pelerlne collar.
sleeves.
The models shown today Illustrate
clearly how Paris differentiates be.
tween last springs and this springs
Eton or bolero jacket The pelerine
lines are very evident. BY the way,
there seems no prospect of an i'm
mediate return to long sleeves. de-
spite the cries OF wolf that have
been heard for months.
This first suit to the left is OF
very good design for the home dress
maker, as Its stylish simplicity is not
difficult to achieve. 1t is OF citron-
colored cloth, with collar, revers and
cuffs of black taifeta outlined with
white silk braid an inch wide. The
revers have motif In hand-embroid-
cred white faille, edged with white
braid about quarter of an inch wide.
Strikingly stylish is the latest thing
in the strictly tailored suit, both in
cut and material. 1t is he new green,
with tiny black stripes. The cuta-
way coat, which has regular coat
back with two buttons, is bound in
black silk braid of fancy weave. The
plain skirt is circular and very far
ing at the bottom.
The pelerine effect and sloping
shoulders are clearly seen in the smart
voile suit. II is Of rather sheer,
soft wool braided in narrow taffeta
bands the same color as voile. Blue
chenille tassels finish the collar points.
Extremely becoming to a slender,
youthful figure is a lightweight cloth
of warm dark blue. with linen
vest of the fashionable citron color.
The collar, tie and cuffs are in deep
er tone of citron. If this shade is
not becoming, the vest may be white
with the collar, cuffs and ties in black
taffeta The circular skirt fs finished