The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-20
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NC AuAAHeSS is creeping IN slowly
model that is put forth as quite new
mas the front and back breadth com
pleted by cluster of rather deep side
pIa1ts. These run up not quite to the
knees, and the side breadths are cut en-
torme. Some of the circular skirts
show fans of plaits set in the side
seams. A much liked short skirt has
the side seams cut out in teeth over
plated under part, and in the case Of
full figure. the same idea is carried
out in the back. the yoke then. OF
course, being much shorter. These
skirts sound fuller than they really an
pear; they are very close about the
hips. and in spite of the dictates of
the dressmakers, petticoats are not
conspicuous. Most of the skirts worn
under long coats fall pretty close to
the ankles.
Lingerie skirts are supposed entirely
to replace colored silk petticoats. These
petticoats show little lace trimming.
Tor lace is quite out of date on under
clothes, but they are most expensive
items in the wardrobe Just the same
The ruffes have festooned edges and
are adorned with the finest embroidery
done on drawn work. In shape they fit
perfectly over the hips and there is If
tie Hare above the knees.
New frocks, designed for possible
use another season, or very late in the
present season. should have the girdle |
at the natural waistline or very near
1t. Not that the empire line in moder |
alton will go out of style at once. but |
It's popularity is on the decline and the
normal waistIine is not only the new |
est but also the most practicable Per
maps the most popular waistline at the
present time dips in front of the natur
al point and rises slightly behind.
There is no more charming fabric
Tor evening gowns than chiffon IT
Is a material of tremendous possfbiH-
ties in the way Of draping and maninu-
iating and in the range of color in
which it is to be had. But it is quite
lmpracticable for seaside wear, for one
breath of damp salt air crfnckIes it
up In most distressing fashion. For
the girl who is spending her summer
IN high, dry atmosphere, a dancing
and dinner frocl of chiffon is a good
Investment. Although the first outlay
may seem rather large in reality it is
4 paying investment for a chiffon of
good quality gives splendid wear and
looks good to the end.
This summer there is a fad for even
ng gowns Of chiffon of contrasting and
ret toning colors-one laid over the
'ther- Thus, for instance. a dress of
onquil yellow chiffon will be laid over
pale blue violet chiffon, or pale gray
'ver fame color, or sea green over cor
PINK, thus obtaining an irridescent.
llusive effect. which is most beguil-
ng. The combination of the two cbos-
n eolors IS carried out in the trimming
Sashes still retain their popularity ]
md supply the touch OF color tbouerbt |
lecessary in a most satisfactory wav
hey a re draped in all manner of novel J
ashions, sometimes laid around the ma 7
ural waistline in front. and droppine |
ow in the back, where they tie in :
ig smashing bow. Sometimes thew G
rop low on one side or are wound
round the figure slantingly. but al =
rays they are made to appear part Of
ne dress and not an accessory. In
er drapings of transparent material
hey CLEAN in a most unexpected way.
iobons Of gold and silver are still
sed, but satin ribbon, either plain or
oorhed with blurred pompadour flow ;,
rs is considered more smart
Touches of metallic trimming are
zen even on muslin evening frocks s
ldeed, it is hard to see where This y
-aze for metallic gauzes and embroid- b
lies will end, when even linen dresses
re embellished with raised embroid- s.
lies done in metallic thread OF r.
purse. they cannot be washed. but p
ust, instead. be sent to the cleaner o
frequent intervals. le
In footwear there are many fascin- 0,
ing models to choose from this sea
n. Bronze leads among the more So O.
n colors. but with the fabric shoe s,
this spring, and the ever popular 81
nvas, any color may be worn as the "
stume demands it. ;,
As for stockings. there is the usual n
zen work and embroidery. coupled
18th fad for inset lace medaInons and