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are somewhat shortened, though not
to an extreme degree. The low cutl
collar Is retained and the coats are
but little cut away, If at all. In the
matter of the buttoning there Is var
iety even among the severest tailor
modes, the number of the buttons
depending chiefly upon the depth to
which the shawl or notched collar
runs down.
The skirts are fitted smoothly over
the hips and often simply gored, but
more often some plating effect is
introduced toward the bottom or
down the full length of the front
and back. The fatty stitched front
panel or box plait running down to
meet a group of plaits below the
knees and associated with plain sides
and full length box plait back or
inverted plat back Is very often seer
on good models. There are yoki
skirts too, but less is seen OF them
in the severe tailor modes since the
coats are shorter.
Many models are made up on Rus,
sian lines and some of them are ex-
ceedingly good looking and modisn.
but fashion experts are of the opinion
that the Russian craze will not sur
vive the summer and a walking suit
of that style would be hopelessly out
of vogue in the fall.
Quite wonderful is the display of
materials for spring frocks. Partic-
ularly fine and attractive Is the ar
ray of foulards, which promise to be
extremely fashionable duringth COM
ing spring and summer seasons. The
| gold tones and brownish yellows
which were novelties last spring and
enjoyed decided popularity during
the winter are shown in great var
iety. These same yellows are found
not only in chiffons, but also In
mousselines and other sheer mater
ials, in the oriental silks, in the lin
ems. and even in the dimities, ging-
hams and percales. There are also
the rose tones, various blues, which
have appeared in winter materials,
some very attractive greens and Law
enders and occasional grays and
browns. OF course, there are also
innumerable good designs in black
and white. Some smart certise foul
ards with white or black designs are
also offered, but these will probably
appear at their best when yelled In
dark etamlne or chiffon after the
fashion which promises to be very
popular.
A comparatively new material Is
reversible shot satin. 1t is procur-
able in many charming color combin'
ations, such as gray with daffodi
yellow, deep violet with delicate
mauve and dark emerald green witt
pale leaf color BY clever adjust
ment on the part of the modiste one
side of the satin is folded over al
trimming. On a green model the
darker side Is employed for the un
derskirt and for the lower pare o.
q draped bodice. The tunic, extend
ing quite far down, Is of the lighter
shade, but alashed to disclose the
dark skirt. A huge oblong moti
of velvet in both tones of green holds
the open tunic together at les love-
end. The girdle Is of pale greer
while above the dark bodice drapery
there is an emerald jeweled garni
ture. The construction of these re
verslble satins requires much thu
same skill as that demanded by thu
bordure gowns.
A narrow band of gold or silve
braid and two folds of tulle or malin'
form one OF the many novelties II
ruching. The touch of gold or sil
YER comes next to the collar Of tn
. frock and the folds of tulle lie mex
, to the skin.
Long, thin coats, which really ar
separate garments, yet have the ap
pearance OF being part Of the gowl
itself, are much worn In the evening
when a hat is considered the correc
finish to the toilette.
Belts are again featured on man,
of the newest costume designs, bu
they are different enough In style t.
make them seem something of nov
city.
Long, tight, severely plain sleeve
are rapidly giving way Co the NOR
elaborate modeIa