The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-10-03

the evening toilette in character. Laces,
chinoBs and lingerie stuffs are worn only
by the hostess Of the occasion; all the
other women attending in tailored cloth
gowns or one-piece frocks Of light silk
auq wool fabrics-or the SILKY permo mo-
hair, which Is as soft and lustrous as
crepe de chine
FouIards VIII He Worn All
Winter.
French dressmakers are making mp
foulard silks into delightful little bridge
frocks. to be worn under these long top
coats The new br0caded fouards, with
woven patterns strewn among the sprin-
kled dots. are rich enough to serve as
formal winter fabrics. Cashmere de sole
is a silk and wool stuff ideal for bridge
dresses. for this fabric drapes most grace
fully and lends Itself to dainty trimming
very delightfully."-.
a little cashmere de sole bridge COS
tune I'm amethyst color. with novel trim
ming OF lowered ribbon. is included in
today's photographs. This charming frock
by Maker, Of Paris, illustrates the new
pannier drapery. The bodice, also with
an upper section built in one with the
sleeve, and drapery drawn across the
bust is authoritatively new. The ribbon
trimming Is so pretty and simple that
the idea X sure to be copied widely.
Dresden ribbon In blended tones OF gray,
violet and rose is cut out along the flow
erS and stitched down on violet velvet.
This trimming band weights down the
light cashmere and makes the oyerskirt
hang gracefully over the hips, where the
material has been dropped several inches
at the belt. to give a sloping effect be
low the knee
The velvet hem at the bottom Of the
skirt is another very modish Parish no
ton, most OF the imported Costumes
showing this border of contrasting ma
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this pretty frock are Of fine point d'AIen-
con laid over white chiffon, and there IS
double lace cuff; one section being quite
separate from the other The lower cuff
may be removed TO leave what is known
as a bridge sleeve in comfortable
three-quarter length.
Sectional sleeves the Rule.
French women have fatty refused TO
adopt the very long sleeve for house frocks
or indeed tor anything except the most
formal calling costumes for the street.
Bridge players appreciate shortened
sleeve with no dangling trimmings at
the wrist, and it is probable that most
frocks of this character will have three
ouarter--or at most seven-eighths sleeves.
leaving the wrist free. Couturiers have
been making great effort TO break up
the long. close fitting sleeve into sections
Drecoil especially insisting overlap
| ping sections and puffs- Some OF the pref
| test IroCks from trencH OreSSInakerS
! show the upper sleeve built in with
| the bodice, a sleeve OF chiffon aud very
| likely another under that OF lace being
/ added. Each of these sleeve layers Is
| separate from the other, the we'll built
| Paris frocks, the foundation-or upper
/ portion of each layer being of chiffon or
thin liberty silk. that clumsy or
| thick effect IS avoided
A superb Bridge Costume by
DrecolI.
| Before actual cold weather makes the
| heavy topcoar and long fur coat actual
| necessities, coat ana frock suits are be
| ing worn to afternoon functions: aud
| these effective costumes VIII very likely
| be- worn all winter by women who have
| carriages or limousines at their command
| The handsome gown matched by coat
| is always rather expensive item OF the
| wardrobe, for such a costume is not
| Interchangeable with others; and with
| IT'S accompanying hat represents q sub
| srantial sum OF money. For women WHO
| afford them. however, these rich cos
| tunes are very desirable for bridge wear
especially IL one he going on as ms