The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-02-18

j the velvet biouse-coat Sometimes these
blouses are worn over little afternoon
tea frocks of cashmere de sole or per-
mo stun Chiffon blouses or tunics in
the style of those worn by the little
| czarevltch, Alexis. are worn over wool
and permo dresses, though. of course.
/ these chiffon affairs do not serve as
| coats, as do the velvet blouses They
are cut in true Russian style. with
sleeves all in one with the body of the
garment and no arm seams. The neck
Is cut5out In square, or straight
across from the shoulder in the Russian
Iashion, and IS finished with band of
Rus sian embroidery which continues
down the side fastening. A belt of the
embroidery combined with leather gives
a snappy finish to the czarevitch tunic.
Directly traceable to Russian infiu-
ence is the abbreviated skating cos
tune" type of dress seen now on the
streets. The jaunty short skirts. Dor
dered with fur. are American adapta-
tons of skating costumes worn on the
Neva during the gay ST. Petersburg
winter season. Usually these Russian
skating suits are of velvet and the fur
border is of skunk. huge muff ano
turban of fur complete this fetching
winter costume. 1t is scarcely neces-
sary to remark that this style of cos
tune is appropriate and becoming only
to young and girlish figures and should
be avoided by all elderly women, es-
peclaily those Of generous proportions.
The Russian dress is usually of
slightly lower neck line and abbre-
Waited sleeve, showing from beneath a
contrasting yoke and cuff, which was
originally connected with the under
skirt. In some of the really exquisite
models. following closely their origi-
nails, the underskirt and whole under
bodice are of q delicate material, over
which is worn the blouse, with it's belt
and long tunic reaching almost to the
hem of the dress proper Handsome
afternoon gowns follow this idea, their
enlargement being. for instance, some
rich, dark mulberry satin, with Rus
sian tunic and blouse of coarse black
silk net embroidered in mulberry tones
in band effect.
The spread of the Russian craze has
brought the belt back to popularity
Deep toned embroideries are combined
with red black leather and wonder
full clasps of beaten gold and silver.
and these new Russian belts are a con-
spicuous item of the costume for they
are extremely wide ranging from three
to six inches across. Jewels and
enamels belonging to the Russian Cir
die from the clasp to the yoke line to
the curious fastenings used down the
side front Dark metals looking like
oxidized silver and old iron, are mingled
in 1eweled clasps for the back and front
of se-fitting girdles. A barbaric or
nament of dull silver or gold set with
enamel or colored stones is the buckle
most worn.
Among the many reasons which ex-
plain the popularity of ermine this
winter is the remarkable vogue for
black and white. Black, of course is |
always dignified, and there goes with 1t |
an air of refinement which supplies the |
charm striven for by all women But |
when a touch of white is added either |
as 1ur lace or tule, there is a certain |
rehef which gives an all around salts
faction. This combination Distinguish
es many costumes for day and evening
wear 1t is always in good taste and
generally very becoming
IL Is reported that Paris has again
been conquered by the separate blouse
ana when one considers the newest
models. whether they be OF linen. chal
lis or or the more intricate combina ton
or lace and chiffon, there is little doubt
concerning their justified claims They
are so eminently convenient that Amer
lean women have always chung to those
friendly adjuncts to morning and after
noon toilettes. and the sanction of the
French will undoub tedly increase thar
It Is rumored that In Paris the fash