Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-02-05
FADS AND FASHIONS.


The extensive and truly beautiful dis
play of spring materials in the large
| shops does not seem in harmony with
the cold winter weather but il is by no
means premature. These displays al
ways come about this time regardless
of the temperature or weather cond-
tons prevailing. The most striking fea-
ture of this years display, judged after
Il cursOry glance. is TIE wonderful beau
ty and variety of colorS The colors for
spring have never been richer, More
careful examination shows that there are
many new weaves and finishes some
coarse. Others fine, some with radiant
sheen and others soft and silky.
The display of silks, particularly OF
tOulardS, Is more gorgeous than ever,
and there is every indication that silk
dresses will he I'LL the rage during the
coming spring season. OF pougec weaves
nearly twice as many are offered as
last year. but fewer of them have Dor
der patterns. As to color there are some
beautiful blues. green's. eatawbas and
taupe tones among them. Particularly
handsome are many of the dume>t!, pom
gees. which are shown in Il large VARIETY
Of finish and color
Castor and all the shades related to il
materials. Some of the most attractive
imported models on exhibition are cas-
tor, Espe cially beautiful are the go~ MS
for 1fterIoon and evening of castor sat
in Ch,Aneuse. The material is exceed
iugly rich and has the appearance of be-
in" much heavier than il really is. Old
blue is another fashionable dye found in
this satin charmeuse. Amethyst is
shown in large number of shades.
Among the greens that promise to be
more popular than ever next season, are
several stunning new shades produced
from laurel and pine green, with pro-
nounced suggestion Of yellow running
through il. There are also several
handsome shades of Yukon brown.
Velvet costumes are extremely attrac-
tive in design this season and are most
popular both i'm the dark and the light
colors Braiding and fur are both used
for trimming and of late the demand has
been great for the skunk fur as trim
ming, its long hair and deep coloring
making it q most attractive contrast to
the smooth surface of the velvet. \
black velvet costume is always smart
satisfactory and becoming and it is
! claimed by the woman who knows that
there is no such practical investment as
a black velvet costume. The first cost
/ may seem great but ii outlasts any
/ Tnized by changing the style Of trim
ming.
Perhaps the most costly custume in the
! fashionable outfit this winter is that
made entirely of fur. Yet "A great many
| of these costumes may be seen. Brett
! SchwanZ, baby Caracul, sealskin. the real
or imitation not plush, but some skin
! less costly than seal. are the most fash
! ionable Only the finest and most PHI
! able furs can Ice used and it is Il diff
! cult task to turn ont a satisfactory gar
ment without making the wcarer look
/ too large and clumsy,
WaiStcoats are a great addition to the
cloth costumes this winter. 10 Wea
| with the elaborate reception gown tho
! embroidered or brOCaded ones are most
effective. while for the palmer street
gown the heavy ribbed silk and satin
| or 'vesting," as il is called, is smarter
| Single and double breasted STYLES are
equally fashionable, although more of
the double than the single breasted are
made up. Black is worn much, hut il
is quite popular to have a lightPr shade
! than the color Of the gown and to huNt
the Innings Of the coat match the waist.
coat,
That there is more than a mere hint
Of the double skirt in the latest fash.
ions is to be noted in the velvet cos
tunes shown in the shops, If the gown
itself Is not trimmed or cut in the tunr
effect. the same result is produced 10y
the length Of the coat which is most
often trimmed around the hem with
braid or fur. sometimes with both. Long
unhrokcu lines still maintain their pop.
uarity and the long velvet coats, as
well as the empire velvet gowns, are the
hest possible pNUDuputS of the fashion.