Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-10-12
EW YORK.-1f it were not
for the fantastic little con-
trivances that are brought
out from time to time the
wardrobe would become a

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it is not the shape of the collar or the
depth of the cuffs it is the style Of
the girdle that pronounces the cos
tune fit for general criticism. The
waist line may remain at certain an
gle and the skirt show exaggerated
lines in one extreme or another, but
if the general chic of the tout ensem-
BILE is not altered the smartness is
lacking. A touch of color here or
there often brings out the finer quail
ties of the gown, ard to introduce this
particular touch of quality requires the
hand of an artist.
One of the smartest color combina-
lions of the opening season Is violet
with magenta, but unless the colors
are absolutely correct and brought to-
gether in just the proper way, the eff
feet is lost. On tailor-made of I'M
usual note these colors are successfully
introduced. The body of the gown is
of rich violet diagonal cloth, while the
cunning little waistcoat is of magenta
velvet Of the most fascinating tone.
The coat is made with the high waist
line and big pocket flaps trimmed with
ornate buttons. The short sleeves car.
ry out the same idea and their cuffs
turn back just enough to show the
magenta satin lining. The waistcoat,
however, is closed with small buttons
covered with satin of the same tone.
New Features Are Many. &c
If one were to attempt detailed de-
scription of the new smart touches
many pages would be required to
chronicle the story, and even then it
is doubtful whether or not all the new
features brought out this season would
receive proper treatment. Big revers
continue in vogue and as often as not
one huge rever is seen. With the tail
or-made gown the smart touch is found
in the very broad jabot that extends
from the thoat across the front of
the coat to the shoulder, where it is
pinned. The newest jabot of this
character is narrowed to the bottom
and is joined to band Of heavy lace,
which covers the front pleat Of the
shirtwaist. >fef =,
The big collars and jaunty little
Jacket effects, both back after several
seasons of disuse, are among the most
successful accessory treatments for
restored frocks. Black and white and
green and white stripes trim SO per
cent of the smart outing dresses. A
stunning little pongee costume seen
the other day had bias band of green
and natural pongee color around the
long tunic and forming the big shawl
collar of the diminutive jacket. The
band Of stripes was piped with plain
green Another striking costume dis
played at the same establishment was
of soft blue Japanese crepon piped
with scarlet satin. A shaped girdle'' of
the satin closed at the front with three
big buttons. Odd color combinations
are high in favor this season, and the
more unusual the tones the better.
Effective Stripe Combination.
A very striking costume turned out
by Fifth avenue dressmaker is OF
two-inch stripes of white and bright
blue. The entire plain close skirt is
of the stripes, while the eccentric jack
ct is of the plain blue satin, with ex
tremely large collar and cuffs of the
stripe. The coat is wide open at the
front and has deep frill of lace filling
the opening A blue cord and tassel
cross the sides of the coat and knots
at the front, falling to the hem of the
skirt The hat shown with the gown
is of bright blue French felt trimmed
with straight long ostrich feather il
mauve, which stands upright at the
back A canteen bag of generous size
was of blue suede trimmed with heavy
cords in mauve silk.
One of the most attractive gowns
worn at an informal dinner the othel
evening was of cerise taffeta, made il
the simplest possible manner, will
long plain scant skirt and short waist
The waist was becomingly draped will
| a handsome lingerie fichu of the dain
test French embroidery and lace, will
single red rose tucked into the belt
The cachet of the costume was goot
deal the way the f1chu was draped
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