The Washington herald., 1908-04-22

1 tion, look so real, are characteristic ~
the splendor that is now the dominant
note Of dress. But there Is nothing I'm
all the display that detracts from the
stern demand Of fashion for studious re-
/ finement.
The latest pettIeoat outdoes all others
/ IN the sheath-fitting effect OF the hips.
mere IS a deep belt that extends the
/ entire depth Of the hips and from this
mere fails a fiat fiounce trimmed with
! Iinnumerable insertions or rows Of ribbons
/ The bottom is finished with little friIs
and ruches. Such a skirt takes I'D lit
tle enough room and adds imperceptible
/ bulk.
/ Long lines are the most important fea
/ ture Of the fashionable costume. and to
/ obtain such effects many resources are
employed. Coat effects. tunics that hang
gracefully on the figure from shoulder
/ 70 low point on the skirt. tunics with
/ long, hanging points; sashes. tabs. and
1 all the devices known 10 the dressmaker
are brought into use.
/ Black lace jackets trimmed with black
and white braid are seen on the Riviera.
In them there is a suggestion for the
woman with lace coat out OF date and
laid aside. The latest development in
such lace jeckets is the lining Of them
I
bodice shows through
Many brides make the mistake OF hav-
ing their hair deliberately coiffed for the
wedding The arrangement is almost al
ways stiff and Unnatural and unhecoming.
The hair should be dressed softly in the
/ usual manner. and the veil and flowers
adjusted by a professional hair dresser
who understands their arrangement
A fashion tendency that the spring
bride should not disregard is the increas-
ing vogue Of the tunic Even where the
tunic overskirt is not actually used IL is
apt 10 be suggested IN the lines Of the
trimming. Not infrequently the same
trimming employed on the skirt appears
on the bodice in a similar outline, thus
emphatically emphasizing the connection
between waist and skirt
The pleated skirt is pretty and abso-
lutely necessary for certain modes. But
they have had their full need OF popu-
larity and their day Is waning The gored
and circular skirt that fits smoothly over
the hips and flares around the feet is the
favorite In Paris The main thing is to
keep the upper part of the skirt plain and
close-fitting The fullness and trimming
must be placed where they will not break
the line
The sash Of the Directoire perIod-the
broad sash which the leaders Of Frances
great revolutionary movement tied around
their waists-ls one of the most effective
Of the seasons accessories. This sash.
which is swathed tightly about the hips
and waists, and is fastened in a knot low
at one side in such a way that the ends
droop to the knees is used with all
toilettes But tied around one Of the
Directoire coats Of striped velvet II
achieves a success that makes one think
that the present modes are the most pic
turesque Of many a year
A noticeable feature in the dress Of the
day in Paris is the almost complete 81
sence OF under petticoats. All the ultra
chic women wear soft. supple gowns
clinging around the figure from the waist
downward, with apparently nothing in
the shape Of lining or petticoats beneath
This latest craze may. perhaps. suit slim
figures, but let the woman with a tend
ency to stoutness beware Of Il and reso-
lutely should she fight shy OF Il.