Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-20
VISITS EASTERN
FASHION MARTS
LOCAL EXPERT TAKES NOTE OF
SEASONS STYLES
TAILORED SUITS CUT ALONG SIM
PIE LINES
Madame TrausdeIl Writes Interesting
Letter to FamiIiarize Women with
Changes Current in Spring
Gowns and Hats

Los Angeles women occasionally feel
with regret their long distance from
New York and other eastern fashion
centers This impression is unusually
strong this spring, when the fashions
for costumes, suits and hats seem TO
be decidedly uncertain.
For this reason any authoritative in
formation on the subject Will be very
welcome to all women, and the follow
ing letter from Madame Trausdell OF
this city will give some points which
will no doubt be appreciated:
During my three weeks visit here
in New York I went to all the openings
at the large importing houses TO
view the new spring creations. ana |
think more than usual interest mas
been shown in the new tailored SUITS,
cut for the most part with a charming
severity, but perfect in line and finish.
The skirts are very narrow, scarcely
measuring two yards in circumference.
Many of them have a single box plalt
stitched down to meet the much IA
vored band. which holds in the skirt
we'll below the knee, near the hem.
This band is not exaggerated, but al
lows ease in walking and gives a Ger
tain chic to the costume. The hip
length coat Of twenty-four inches is
here to remain through the spring and
summer. ,,
"The seni-ftted backs are still in
evidence. but some favor the one-piece
tight back The front Of the jackets
has departed from the strictly tailored
lines. Frances and Drescoll show many
with buttons at any point from the
center of the bust to Immediately under
the arm A good effect is gained when
the buttons are braided or embroidered
in a Maltese cross or trefoil design.
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bIouses are made so as to pouch over
the belt slightly in the back, as we'll
as the front They are usually made
to match the skirt in color. I saw
very charming little affair of white
ivory lace yelled with volle ninon. The
round neck was cut so as to display
a plated tulle collar, the three-quarter
sleeves had a similar trimming, turn
ing backwards.
Waists Simple in Cut
"Another fascinating style is to have
the foundation of Indian print yelled
by black chiffon. These waists are cut
quite simply in one piece scanned under
the arm and faste in the back. |
saw and admired a stunning little frock
composed of royal blue foulard. The
skirt was cut verv plain at the sides,
almost tight. while in marked contrast
giving it the desired fullness. At the
bottom. a deep band Of foulard gave
cachet to the skirt The keynote of
the bodies was simplicity, being made
on the chemisier style. the low-cut neck
displayed a narrow white tulle guimpe
and turned down embroidery nous
seline collar, such as children wear,
tied in front with tassel cords Of
black soft satin. The touch of black
A. t,-it, of iC neid
very smart this spring. The sleeves
of this season are 1ooser than formerly
and set more easily over the upper
arm. Three quarter sleeves finished
with a dainty undersleeve, bid fair
to be the favorite.
Another striking costume with
robe of chantecler red satin made to
fit closely about the hips and veiled by
a full tuniC of black chiffon. The decol-
letage and short sleeves were of cream
tulle spangled with small beads.
"The consular gowns from Paul
Poiret will be very much in evidence
One Of these. an evening dress OF
cream white satin, has the hack in the
form of a coat embroidered in differ
ent colors to suggest the Persian trim
ming. which is to be so generally used.
"I saw another lovely gown by Du-
nay The skirt had a tunic effect of
white chiffon, cut so as to show the
band of pompadour embroidery around
the hem. Long bands of embroidery
from the waist down We're placed on
either side of tho front and back.
being caught little below the knee by
A rosette of chiffon. The waist was
draped surplice style yelling bands of
embroidery. The short sleeves were
slashed and shirred SO as to show the
under embroidery. A wide light blue
satin gidle ending at the left front was
finished by a rosette with four loops.
Agnes Gown Attractive
my attention was attracted by
charming little Agnes gown of tan
being shirred at the waist. had wide
border in design of different shades
of tan and brown finished at the hem
by a three-inch band of black chiffon.
The full baby waist had a band of the
border crossing the bust line, A low
cut neck showed a turned down plated
collar of Valenciennes lace.
"a LanVin gown of white Brussels
net was embroidered in white braid.
The bodice had long reveres with red
erection roses applique, similar treat
ment being used on the hem. A mar
row patent leather belt girdled the
waist. A long, loose warp of black
chiffon and lace was worn over this
gown.
''There can be nothing more charm
ing than the lovely scarves which have
become so essential to every woman's
wardrobe. One of the most popular at
the present moment entirely covers the
gown and is usually made of very wide
tulle or chiffon. These scarves have