Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-19

for a full minute with wide open eyes.
absolutely devoid Of expression, looking
into yours, and then turn slowly and walk
away. 1t is noted that some of the French
men, blase as hey are, look a little en-
barassed by this unexpected attention.
One Of the mannequins, a figure with
soft plumpness and childish contour of
face, wears only debutante gowns and
changes from ono to another with the
usual rapidity Of these establishments
where perhaps five hundred costumes are
exhibited by a score and a half of girls
at a prmieers. One time she appears
in a full skirt of tulle made over rose
satin; down the panel Of the front semi
wreaths of rosebuds are fastened at regu-
lar intervals, clusters of rosebuds are
in the full flounce at the edge of the skirt
and the corsage, slightly low cut is SINH
larly decorated. In the golden hair a
wreath of rosebuds follows out the girlish
effect. She carries in her hand a white
chiffon scarf hand painted with tiny rose
buds.
A tall, stately young woman, wears
regally the gorgeous opera coats; whose
elaboration of wonderful Innings and ma
terials of one thickness Of chiffon over
another, each a different shade so that a
peculiar mother of pearl effect is produced,
seem to strike about the highest note
possible in beauty and delicacy Of design.
Some OF the coats are of velvet reaching
to the edge OF the train, with exquisite
linging Of contrasting or harmOnizing
%satins. trimmed richly with fur, and heavy
as the material is and though made with
a generosity of design, a peculiarly cling
ing effect is obtained. II is an effect which
seems to run through every style OF gar
ment for while the sheathlike dress seems
to have had its day and fullness of skirt
is revived, there is yet preserved with
wonderful skill the graceful appearance Of
the adhesive gowns.
One of the most beautiful girls is spoken
OF by your guide as the teagown name
quin. She is voluptous, dreamy eyed.
Her floating walk is the perfection Of
grace. The negligees she displays so
effectively are impossible to describe. They
are creations OF wonderful tulles and soft
silks and mousselines.
The laces are exquisite enough for a
queens wardrobe and the prices suggest
the same destination. One is Of a soft
mauve with clouds OF rosy tulle draped
over 1t and the mauve lining, itself lined,
shows while the mannequin steps softly
ABOUT IlNle lOucneb Ol pare green II
price is $1,000, and you are asked by your
guide il you do not consider itsa bargain.
While this special establishment does
not deal to any extent in tailor made suits
a few are shown; one especially Iikable is
Of a soft grayish green tweed with long
coat almost to the edge OF the skirt; and
the big collar is of the Napoleon, directoire
type. The skirt shows the French disin-
clinatlon to cucumber the figure Will belts
and buckles, especially when the costume
is of the rigid, severe style. It continues
the style of the spring and summer in
making the belt a superfluity by the height
of the skirt.
The evening gowns are worn by a young
girl, whose hair is simply parted and rolled
back from her forehead, this simplicity
ending, however. in an elaboration Of
puffs and curls at the back. It is orna-
mented with a black velvet ribbon and
with nearly all the gowns she wears a
short necklace Of black beads, cut JET
which makes a striking contrast with the
pastel cOlors of which most OF the gowns
are made.
An intrepid person Of the masculine per
suasion looking at a mannequin gowned
In a black charmouse gown for after
noon whose fullness Of skirt is caught in
by a sash about the knees, so that only
very short steps can be taken, inquiries
how it would be possible for a woman TO