Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-31

for both indoor and outdoor skat-
ing are fashionable this winter
Consequently there must be new
models presented from which to
choose. one that is smart and becoming.
The practical ideal is. perhaps, not so
closely adhered to as it was when there
was only the outdoor skating to be con-
sidered, for rink skating permits Of an en-
tirely different style of dress, and the
picturesque and elaborate can enter in
where formerly only the practical and
perhaps rather severe fashions were CON
sidered possible.
There is so much criticism anent the
styles of this winter that no gown es-
capes, and the conservative minded are
loud in their denunciations of the over
trimmed. all too fanciful skating cos
tunes. At the same time the woman
attlred in one Of the very newest velvet
or cloth gowns, even though it may be
somewhat elaborate, is quite convinced
she is looking her best and can defy any
criticism in consequence.
Velvet, velveteen and corduroy have all
ways been popular materials for the
picturesque style of skating costume and
are acknowledged by every one to be the
most becoming of all fabrics. This sea-
son there are quite a number of new
colors and new shades of old colors. In
blue there are two or three apparently
new shades, while gray and light brown
were surely never seen before in lust the
same effect
The new skirts are charming. They fit
closely the figure, but are given sufficient
Hare below the hips to allow of plenty of
Iulness and swing-a too scant skirt is !
ugllest OF all for skating; then just around
the hem there is considerable width. and
the width Is emphasized by the trimming.
winch now consists of fur, as for the mo-
ment fur trimmed skirts are considered
extremely smart. There is one STYLE with
two bands about foot apart, another
with just one band and two or three other
designs, one of which consists of the twoi
Dands with the addition of cross pieces
Of fur. The length of the skirts is care
fully considered also-short enough 70
avoid every danger of the skates catching
and yet not so exaggeratedly short as to
look awkward and conspicuous.
All in ore piece, or so fashioned AS 70
appear as though cut in one, are MANY of /
the smartest gowns, for the length of the
coat Is serious matter when every addi- |
uonal inch is dreaded, and yet short Jack
cts are not fashionable The long coat is
not extremely practical, for it gives addi-
uonal weight that is not to be desired.
the knlckerbockers and skirt being all
that is necessary in the way of warmth.
while the short jacket or waist protects
the upper part of the body.
Cloth Trimmed with Fur.
Cloth costumes this winter are most at
tractlVe, and there are many women who
contend that cloth is far better than velvet
or corduroy for skating costumes. the
cloth possessing so much more warmth in
itself, while the other fabrics have to be |
MADE warm by so much lining and inter
inning, all efforts being in the direction
of as much warmth with as little weight
as can be obtained without f1ying in the
face OF fashions dictates. Red cloth |
trimmed with the skunk fur so very popu- |
lar TINS winter makes up most effectively. |
put: there are shades of blue and green
tnat are IN constant demand These are
trimmed with the same fur or with bands
OF mink. The most costly of all the fur
trimmed gowns are made of velvet and
trimmed with chinchilla A gray velvet
with this fur is exquisite in coloring and
almost without exception, is becoming.
All fur skating costumes are to be
ranked with the most costly, for as q
rule the unborn Persian lamb the finest
Of baby caracul or sealskin is chosen
This year there are so many limitations
Of sealskin, real fur dyed and dressed to
look like seals, but quite inexpensive in
comparison. The one piece gown is the
best in this style of costume, or the long
fitted coat that entirely covers any gown
worn beneath it.
There is little of the practical but much
OF the picturesque i'll. some of the gowns /.
to be seen at any of the indoor Kinks in
Europe or America, but there is an im-I1
mense amount of charm about them, while
the cut and hang of the skirt makes If
seem entirely different from the short