Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

e~ this winter however which has been com
ing gradually. but none the less surely and seems TO
have taken complete possession 0f feminine affections
IL 50 altogether unusual and out OF the ordinary thar
one is constantly surprised
II is nothing mere nor less than a perfect passion for
knitted garments, a fashion which comes from no one
knows where. and has been introduced by no one knows
whom II is here. just the same. and knitted cuata.
jackets. wraps. scar1s. and even entire gowns ara the
present rage. Il IN 4 fashion 50 opposed % all ones
IDEAS OK what - u ariEan that IL ~ difficult TO reconcile
oneself 70 the BELIEF thar these garments are really
smart and are being worn by women OF fashion. bur
they are. and what Is more. they seem 70 have taken
to themselves an air OF chieness quite impossible 20
describe
OF course their wear is limited to mornings, walking
and especially aurumohfIiug. and for this purpose they
are particularly suitable All sorts OF colors are used-
that Is. all dark colors. and In soft shades. and In addi-
ton one sees many white knitted coats and suits that
are simply charming. Some are rur trimmed and otzers
are finished with velvet collars and cuffs, but the larger
number OF them are absolutely plain and are intended
feathers
rhs hest styles ars fairly long. some reaching TO the
knee AMI others a few inches below, moderately close
ntting. and double breasted They ara fastened with
large pearl buttons. ar n case OF trimmings with fur or
velvet buttons. Heavy wool Is employed in their max
ing. and the stitch is much raised and soft looking
Some or the short coats are fashioned after the form
OF the Russian Jackets. and belts OF white or black
leather eonans them At the waist The gown beneath
these Is usually a princess one, in cloth or homespun-
made without rnllness so that IL win give the necessary
long straight line 10 the hgurs. but Al the neck viii
appear a touch OF lace. or net with lace edged labots. or
plated frtus. which soften their severity Leaf green
IL a favor1te shade, FOR this color in wool is one OF the
prartiest and taupe ana a duA prune shade are also
considered good Worn with black or dark furs one is
amazed az the result.
The knitted gown $ a costume quite by itself and IS
wonderfully effective Those OF all white are the pref
uest. although the warm dark shades are also used.
They are made with a shaped dounce mounted onto
a foundation u silk Webbing which ITS rhn figure IKE
q glove The upper part IS a Russian blouse. but closer
hitting The blouse beneath Is OF dotted net made with
Dlaits. and a lace edged trilL and mounted onto the silk
Jersey cloth
One dsIiEhtfi costume OF this sort was seen having
a band Of gray asurakhan on the skirt and Others At
the neck and wrists and The belt worn with it vas OF
Eray leather embroidered IN silver ana wide AMI supple
with a white osprey. and was as picturesque an outht
as one oouId imagine. Besides gowns and coats there
eheted or knitted NUNS mounted On satin ana lined
with rabbit skin, togaes and smaller head coverings in
tended for automohiIng. and an array n long scarfs
Lhat Is newldering
There IS no gailsayiug the warmth and comfort OF
al these wnrsted garments. and the wearing OF them
. a real luxury They are impervious 20 rain or damp,
an 90 al Alnus or outdoor amusements. as We'll -
TOT general wear Aey promise 70 be one Of the lasting
cnnCeirs OF the season.
With the advent Of cold weather the Eur ht has
appeared. and for the next two or three months thar
VIII be the one most In evidence spr am ,--asfons u
seems as Z they had never been a. attractive Al this
year and certainly they have never presented sucn
marked contrasts in style and trimmings as they 10
nov
some ara large. nj down tar over the head and are
4npie. generous looking hnalrz others are so small
hat rney seem mere apologies " hata. ana tnev ara
flower bedecked ana otherwise made 20 loak As utrie
wintsry as possible There are regular bouasts N n-r
cid fashioned and pr1m looking, with ear tahs ans
and These, framing a youthful face are distacungt5
pretty
Seal aud rabbit skin SKUNK black ana white fox
sable and mink. all are used. and naturally the trim.
Ainga are chosen 70 correspond Flowers are ne favor