New-York tribune., 1909-09-12
In No Hurryfo U'ear Aufunnn Modes
Rarely Adopt First Fashions Launched
Making the Hatpin Harmless.

tue OF the barrette, attached to the back Of the
hat As the hat is adjusted the teeth are thrust
into the hair, holding the hat securely Others pre-
fer the ''proteSe points" sort OF cap matching
the head of the pin, which after the hat I'm
place Is snapped the sharp point.
Made Of the material described above-soft white
wool. striped with blRcl-s a gown in the trous-
seau OF a September bride Spenddly hung, the
short skirt is bell shaped. with narrow front
breadth Tapped 10y the side breadths under a limo
OF black buttons Cut low. the corsage Is beconl-
ngly finished by interieur of white lingerie
huhy IN the middle half inch band of colored
silk finishes the top OF the high collar instead
or the usual ruchng, leaving a line OF white
above Three-quarters long. the woOlen sleeves are
wTlnkied over tight undersleeves that match the
gumpe. Over all is worn long sleeveless red
inscte OF soft black MORE silk Cut into a deep
curve. the front shows the pretty lingerie of the
c"rsage: below il. near the waist line. it closes
with two immense ornamental buttons; below the
closing II slopes 10 the hips. Completing the
costume is a hat Of white Italian straw with A
huge heret crown OF black velvet, so fun and soft
that II topples over Into the brim half hiding the
hand Of silver ribbon that joins it' between hrim
and crown. Big rosettcs yof white lace attached 20
'ong pins are effective ornaments on hats OF black
velvet
With more compact lsauner Of hairdressns
all tho world Is adopting tie fashion Of banding
the head with \ dark toned velvet ribbon 1t is
nov becoming mode 10 the majority and has
the additional drawback Of suggesting that the
band is a support for the soft locks that shield
the forehead.
All tho mannikns the opening DAYS OF the
latest modes their hair softly folded about
tho head in classic fashion and banded with a
hlet II velvet ribbon. or plain color for after
noon gowns. for tho evening the het was Of gold
or silver ribbon or embroidery. often at one
side would be posed aigrette, an outstanding
bow n short waving feather
For dinners and little dances at chAteaus there
Is penchant for tho full short skrted gowns
OF half century ago. The lace hounced skirts
barrel, touch the floor: the cut of the. corsage is
straight across from shoulder to shoulder; a rib
bon of black velvet bands the throat; the sleeves
end at tho elbows I'm Il foam of SOFT lace frills
Made OF quantity figured and Powered brocades
are these pretty gowns, or OF soft taffetas in
changeabe shades.
Conservative women who wish a few handsome
costumes - carry them through A season may
wei he content with the present fashion of
combining two materials and the long redingote
OF the new watered velvet, or moire silk With
collar. revers and cuffs contrasting material
When the material IS black the lining is Of some
brilliant hued satin; when a color 1t is Of paler
tone OF of a family contrasting one Fur trim
mings and great fur muff add greatly 10 it's
beauty and 10 its chic. Such a garment is con-
sistentIy worn over a gown of mousseline de sole
crepe, cloth or silk. Strictly belonging 10 Il would
be short skirt of any material desired. deepIv
hemmed with the material OF the redingote The
corssCe would be of mousseline de sole laid over
a contrasting color, with handsome lace or en-
hroidery for adornment and the sleeves Of the ma.
terial OF the skirt.
MARGARET ALICE FRIEND.