Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08
.Fads for Women.

A new touch, or rather a revival of
an old idea, is the fur collar, cuffs and
fiounce seen on many Of tho new coats.
Some years ago an edging of fur on the
bottoms of coats was worn until women
began to object to the weight and so dis
| carded it.
At that time the black velvet brocaded
jacket, fur trimmed. was considered the
acme of style, and history is beginning
to repeat itself. for coats of MORE silk
display this expensive trimming on the
bottom.
Handsome velvet suits have coats
trimmed with black lynx, skunk and SINH
lar furs
Now that grdles are again fashion,
able for evening pretty frOcks for girls
and young women will not tax too close
~ the skill of the home dressmaker. for
girdles suggest gathers at the waist line,
and with these in vogue last years
oth-fitting skirt may be covered with
| another of some transparent inexpensive
material fulled to fit the belt
The bottom can be weighted by sewing
a trimming on the hem, or pretty eff
feet may he secured by slurring the lower
edge and catching it to the foundation,
! allowing just the slightest pun effect.
When dancing frOck is needed this is
! an excellent idea.
There is new wide braid trimming
that is being much used, especially upon
velveteen. 1t is about six inches wide and
sometimes is paneled about the bottom
of the skirt.
closely around the face. with a peak at
the back, like the TESTERS cap Of the
opera and of the old-fashioned pictures.
Among the newest materials for the
street costume is an exceedingly loosely
woven serge. 1t is said that this is quite
the smartest thing in Paris just now.
Black and white costumes continue to
be good deal thought of. but with the
growth Of the season solid black and col
orS have gained great popularity.
There are two prominent styles in coat
cOllars-One the straight back of the Rus
sian coat and the other the hip turnover
pattern made of peltry.
Evening dresses are rich with drapery,
but 1t is drapery that fits tightly over the
lining and the lining follows closely the
lines Of the figure.
Many unique designs in buttons are
seen in cut jet and dull gold and silver
in square and oblong shapes, as well as
the usual round button.
The newest coiffure is fiat in front and
piled heavily over the ears. 1t is called
the Brittany.
Handsome plumes are now put on the
fuzzy felt turbans. and sometimes they
are seen with aigrettes.
The new felt hats are lovely, the felt in
many cases being difficult to distinguish
from cloth.
On some of the pretty petticoats jersey
silk is employed to give a snugly fitting
top.
On the enormous draped toques there
are now appearing borders or featherS-a
new idea.
Wide-wale serges and other coarse
weaves are worn by girls more than the
smooth cloths.
Some of the new bracelets encircle the
wrist and end in tiny jeweled bowknot
I.vsv. &c frrxr nd T.,
front, very little Of the hair Is shown.
Tasseled ornaments and fringe vie with
each other for chief favor in trimming.
The vogue for gilt is now at its height
and silver trimming is also in demand.
Fiat jet ornaments as well as those OF
metal are frequently used as trimming.
Silk blouses are very severe. The sleeves
are fiat, with little or no fullness.