The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-15

w L the hour, for visiting
Aas dresses, is the long,
- tr G b t, overdress
which is half tunic and half
princess robe. These quaint garments
are nodded to the figure without being
actually tight-ftting, and very fire.
Quently they are hemmed with band
of fur.
Indeed, we find bands Of fur here,
there and everywhere on the newest
and most costly models, with the
natural result that these garments
can be suitably worn without any man.
tie or wrap.
With regard to the new straight tu-
robe, it must be said that when per-
fectly cut and fitted it is exceedingly
smart. The fact that it is not actual
ly tight-ftting gives it vague and
picturesque outline.
The Japanese Sleeve.
! A curious fact in connection with
these close fitting tunics and the same
holds good of the modified directoire
styles, Is the introduction of the Jap
| anese sleeve. We find these pretty
sleeves, cut in one piece with the bod
ice on all sorts and conditions of
dresses; in fact, for any but a tailored
| costume it is the exception to find
sleeve which has been stitched into the
armhole.
For example, take an afternoon re-
ception dress by Rouff-a very charm
| ing model. The material was SAKE blue
| satin striped with black velvet. The
robe was short wasted and directoire
in outline except the sleeves, which
were quite Japanese. They reached
| little below the elbows and were fin
| ished off with narrow band of sable,
similar bands appearing on the round
| collar and also on the deep hem of
black velvet which finished off the
round skirt. An attractive item of this
dress was the folded band of black
satin which formed the waistband,
with long ends falling to the hem of
the dress in front.
| Another admirable reception dress.
by the same artist, was composed of
blue natter satin cloth, the skirt being
tight and round, the simple material
| being arranged in a long tablier in
front. This tablier was edged with
bands of silver fox and these bands
| were passed over the shoulders at
the waist band with broad buckle of
blue enamel. The waist line of this
dress was quite high and the sleeves
were long and rather tight, with bands
Of fur arranged to simulate gauntlet
cuff.
In khaki-colored Velvet.
Yet another dress of the same or
der was composed of khaki-colored vel
vet, with a narrow band of black fox
at the extreme hem of the round skirt,
and at the knees, a wide insertion of
khaki-colored venetian guipure. The
bodice portion was absolutely plain,
with a band of fur at the throat, but
the Japanese sleeves had an insertion
of guipure just above the elbows, gand,
just below, a band of black fox
We have been told by persons in
supposed authority that round skirts
are no longer considered correct for
afternoon wear, for visits, receptions,
etc.; but In complete opposition to this
statement comes the obvious fact that
our best dressmakers are giving their
approval to just these very costumes,
and that they are making them for
their best clients.
Of Classic Design.
Some of the newest afternoon
gowns, for indoor wear, are almost
classic In their outline. They are
composed of exceedingly supple ma
terial, such as liberty satin. silk crepe,
chiffon velvet, etc., and they cling to
the figure in fascinating manner
which would have delighted the EN-
press Josephine. AS rule the bodices
of these robes are held in place, at
the waist by narrow sash of ribbon
or by silken cord. The waist line is
almost Always very high. and the mar
row sash is introduced high up, almost
under the arms. These dresses give
an impression of youthful simplicity.
and they are undoubtedly effective
when worn by married women.
The idea of allowing the satin bod
ice to remain uncovered while the
skirt of the same material is complete
ly yelled in gauze, is original as we'll
as modern.
At some of the recent race meetings
many really beautiful toilets have
been worn. For example, at Long
champs, when the prix du Prince dor
enge was run, the weather was superb,
and all the most notable society lead
ers were present A notable number
of black satin tailored suides were