The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-20
SHORT SLEEVES DAY
D3ANS TO A CLOSE
Fashion Edict Goes Forth
Against Long Popu-
lar Style.

a murmur of despair is heard i'm the
land, for the fat has gone forth that
the day of the short sleeve is surely
ended. and there is every indication
that the very long, closely fitting sleeve
viii reign supreme during the summer
months.
Whether or not this will hold good
remains to be seen, for in spite of all
the detractors OF the elbow sleeve may
say the fact remains that for comfort
ana cleanliness II has no equal, but from
the general aspect Of things now il IS
safe 10 prophesy that the wearer Of
The short sleeve this Spring and summer
WI be intentionally aware of the fact
nlat heI blouse Is stamped with the ear
marx or the style of last season.
IN view Of this most depressing fact
~ IS cheering To learn that the seDa "a 70
waist Is still with us, though there is no
Aalh-SaylnS that perSeVering dreSSTna < 90
@Is nave established the all-in-one-picce
gown In the foremost rank of popular
FAVOR The blOuse'S GOODNESS and IT'S
possibilities Of fresh daintiness from
frequent trips to the laundress keen IL
from humiliation, and IL blooms afTesh
Year.
Tucked Sleeves.
The tucked sll-over sleeve. so nucb
used during the winter. is giving place
10 more original tucked effects. often
The groups of tuCks Will not run all
around the sleeve, but are set along the
inner seam, while q line Of trimming
runs from shoulder TO wrist down the
outside, untUCked portion: or a deem cuff
enect may be obtained bv aItcrDatiue
insertion with tucks as far as the elbow
while the remaining portion NAV either
zoe tucked OF left plain
80 popular have the metallic effect
become that they are appearing even
on the blouse. Early examples in this
Jlne are the Byzantine blouses of mo
IaIllc nets, wrought with cOlOred SilIrc in
deep. rich shades. a silver net is darn
cd with coarse stitches in shades of
turquoise blue, pale green, and Pom
pellan red; dull olive green appears in
me shading Of the leaves, and outljn-
lng the panel suggested on the net is
q double line OF silver soutacbe braid
TO nj in with the long line scheme
nf the general modes the trimming of
the new blOuSes IS applied in up-and-
down effects; il a yoke is desired II
must be inset very close 10 the coIIaI,
and not allowed to interfere with the
panels of lace or embroidery.
For the woman who motors. travels
or Doarus, or anyone whose path in
life does not lead her to the harmless,
necessary daIirOn, the cotton creme
waist fills a lOng-felt want, and If now
appears in cOlOrs as we'll as in white
IL may be rinsed in warm soapsudy
wrung dry between towels, and hung
10 dry on line stretched across the
window, and be ready tp wear in a
Sew minutes.
Imported Crepes.
While the imported crepes are more
expensive than the American variety.
Il Will be found more satisfactory 10
invest in two blOuses Of the French
than three or four of the domestic
make, as the imported material COM
Dimes daintiness with durability. and
another season may be sent 10 the
Uyer's to return in a shade 10 match
the wool skirt for everyday wear
These blouses should be made very
simply with fine tucks or trimmed with
heavy Cluny. irish. or Maltese lace. set
in lengthwise, straight lines Hand
worked dots may be added between the
Eows Of lace if desired
For late winter and early spring wear
soft satin is popular material. These
also should be made simply a few
models show the knife-Dleated ruffe
hut the best styles have a tailored ef-
feet, and the number Of soft dainty,
merCeriZed materials for cotton blOuSes
shown in the shops is bewildering. For
trimming these embrOideries will be
more popular than lace this season. ID
Is really more expensive than lace. but
laUuders with far better effect The
English eyelet pattern rivals the French
flower spray designs, while many Of
Chlne-made embroidcries.
Pique Skirts
For some seasons piqUc has been Tatl-
or in the background, but this year II
promises 10 be the thing for the tailor
cd shirt, which IS still II the best taste
for travelling. athletic and business
wear. Waists OF this material must be
OF fine quality. and very carefully cur
with good lines on the shoulder and NOT
too much fullness around the waist
With the advent Of the princess and
empire styles the heaTt OF the belt
manufacture was filled with woe, but
with the coming Of the shirt waist sea-
6ou his spirit revivcs. An effect Of the
high-waisted era is seen here. and belts
must match the skirt with which they
arc worn. The metallic effect Is again
seem in belts 10 wear with shirt waists.
and II one is provided with a pretty
buckle 70 is a simple matter 20 have
q smart belt &c harmonic with every
skirt: some Of the buckles and clasps
shown iu the shops are exquisite, e@Dc-
rially the hand-hammercu or antique
and oxidized silver These come iu mary
odd designs and are set with jade. coral
or turquoise. Huge. SQUIRE buckles are
also used 10 Slasp th" drapory or the
funic. II iSxnUyCl notion 20 have these
studded wlA ones birthstone.
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