The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
Fashions and Pads; What
 Is Proper for Won1nn's Wear

Gold slippers are quite darinsly
 Waists are undoubtedly growing 1 longer. 4.s..,4 ..s iwatteau scenes are the most isx- plotted in fans. l. Walking gloves of dosskin are Of a mannish cut. fS ! There is tendency toward short. ening of skirts. e1s The Empire style is threatened with loss of vogue. Sst N White. ostrich plumes were never before so popular. White crepe. doubled. is a very fashionable 4ruching. s M
 The .busby style of toque. Is practi- ally out of favor. st ss
 Black fur Is considered smart on a black or blue suit. Et5s. White furs are worn to great advan. tase with dark costumes. Young girls this year are wearing older colors than usual. N There Is a decided tendency away from shortwaisted effects. The familiar old poke-bonnet is making another bid for favor.
 Gowns must not only be clinging but must likewise be shimmering. The velvet toque. bordered with fur, l Is more than ever to the fore. ;, It is insistently declared that pock- cts in shirts are to come back. An enormous ball of rhinestones Is the most popuiahr hatpin ornament. Black and white are as popular in hats as at the first trof the season. Touches of copper are coming in to hrival the Tnuchsused gold and silver. Gray net and chiffon tulle are in the height of fashion for tunic effects. Black hats must be intensely black. and whites as purely white as possi- ble. x .5 e- sat g.
 Elaine color is much to the front for gowns and trimmings of all descrip- l tions @r ..-,-- .s.~ ~ 4
 Heels, having risen almost to an absurd height, are now coming down again. :s.
 The Kid and satin evening slipper has been ohsted by gold. silver and bronze.
 Rose shades of all materials are to the fore this winter for chiidten's wear
 Messaline. in many supple and al- turing weaves. is in great favor for , draperies.
 Women's coat sweaters have pockets at the side. and c coquettish breast
 The tucks that extend over \ the shoulder are becoming to the majority of women. For indoor wear there is a great number of sleeveless coats of, gauge and net.
 The butterfly bow of black satin has become favorits bit of neckwear for indoors.
 The absense of fulness. plaits or gathers prevails in gowns long coats and wraps.
 A hint of spring styles Is that there will be a very general return to tailored effects. 1s
 The newest bracelets are half an inch wide, of flexible links, set with all kinds of stones.
 The Directorie sash Is an effective feature of the majority of the narrow. clinging skirts.
 The fan Is more fashionable than for many seasons, and usually echoes the color of the gown. -. ,. I
 The single Psyche knot Is in increas- ing favor for the coiffure as the party season advances. '-J Plain cloth. combined with brocaded or embroidered velvet, is to be seen on new reception goGvns.
 Fewer gauzy materials and more substantial weaves will probably be wanted for spring than last season.
 Midwinter gowns reproduce largely the colorings and designs of precious old Indian and Cashmere shawls.
 Collars must now met in front In a straight up and down line; fiaring corners are no longer permitted.
 Pearled chiffons that look as if drops of dew had spattered them are the newest designs for evening gowns.
 In spite of the increasing popularity of the stock, the white turnover collar Is still in good style.
 Among the novel Paris hosiery there are black pure thread silk stockings with insteps worked in colors.
 Of late there has been turning from the long used white yoke to lace and net yokes of the color of the gown.
 By summer time sleeves and yokes are more likely than not to come back to the same material as the rest of the costume.
 There is a fringe effect upon the newest purses of leather and suede. and 1t is a fad to have them of the shade of the gown.
 Close, clinging styles have not yet received the expected setback, and will now probably prevail well into the spring.
 One of the newest girdles is a waist coat shape with turn-back revers and topped by a lace jabot which falls
 
 Most of the sleeves of elaborate gowns are of the same lace or net as the yoke, though there has been an effort to establish the sleeve like the gown.
 The accepted method for wearing the Directoire sash is to wind 1t above the waist. around the body to back, then drop it to the end of the corset in front.
 Direstoire shoes are fashionable accessory to accompany street gowns of that style. Dressly shoes for in- doors are also to be had in Directoire style.
 A new fabric that looks like Direc- tofre satin, but is more warm and sup pie, Is atin-finished cashmere. and 1t Is to be had in all the popular shades.
 Cord belts are the latest wrinkle in girdles. These come in almost any standard shade and are fastened in front with a huge colored stone in bar barrie design.
 A few highly fashionable women have ventured to wear sleeves of diff ferent materials, one of the fabric used in the dress and the other of chif- fon cloth, lace or net.