The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-08-22

New York, Aug. 2l--It Is still rath-
er uncertain what change in fashion
the near future may bring, but there
10 accumulative evidence that some
changes, though only slight and grad
ual. may be expected. Women are
led up to these changes gently and
by degrees, so that they may not shy
when confronted by them. The ex-
tensive use of laces and fiounce trim
mings is to great extent response
BILE for the slight deviation from the
straight line silhouette, clearly no.
ficeable in the latest models import
ed from Paris.
Some OF the French makers OF pat
terms seem TO be determined to intro
dnce perceptibly wider skirts. Models
indicating an increasing sweep, usu-
ally limp and OF bell-like lines, have
already appeared; but on the whole
the late summer models go little fur
Their than the development OF scant
founces, little frilis and fiat, triple
or double skirt arrangements.
The very sheer summer stuffs are
undeniably prettier and more piquant
with some suggestions of frilliness,
particularly around the feet, and a
group OF four little over tapping lace
iriils on the bottom OF softly frilled
skirt OF fine linen, weighted down in
TO straight. narrow line, is prettier
finish than the fat foot band of silk,
satin or heavy lace to which, never
iheless, women are so accustomed
that even the limp little frills have
q certain effect of novelty.
In many OF the new models the
waist line IS a trifie high and ii
seems likely that many of the fall
models will retain this very slight
waist elevation, though the general
opinion among the knowing is that
the normal waist line will assert it.
self with emphasis this fall and that
more of the curves OF the feminine
torso will be seen than have been
visible in the toilettes OF the last
year.
Slashed skirts are said TO be the
greatest and most chic novelty OF
fashion In Paris. Skirts are cut away
20 show the ankle and instep, or, II
not actually slashed there : an ar
rangement Of buttons and buttonholes
or a pleat that suggests the presence
OF slash for the moment not def
nitely evident. With these slashed
skirts are worn soft silks or pleated
chiffon pettieoais OF contrasting col
or and a few daring women have APP
peared without petticoats. the silk
stockinged ankle being revealed as
the skirt is moved In walking. X is
not expected. however, that American
women win take kindly to these
slashed skirts.
There Is more and more tendency
20 get away from the severe. mannish
effects in womenis tailored garb. and
this season many happy touches in
the way OF big. graceful collars. dash
ing cuffs, fancy buttons and swinging
panels or sashes give . sprightly and
feminine suggestion to the indispen-
sable coat and skirt suit
Navy blue and scarlet are appear
ing prominently in the autumn mo-
dels. They are the old army colors
deep navy blue and bright red, and
are striking as well as youthful. Blu.
serge or rough tweed travelling and
motor coats have hood collars OF scar.
let broadcloth. and blue serge suits
show dashss Of the scarlet in the
trimming. With these semi-militarl
suits. many Of which have smar
touches Of black braid, are worn tn
broad sombrero hats heralding tn
approach Of autumn. White Is ex
tremely good In hat Of this kind. ben
in.o q becoming shape and trimme,
simply with a soft scarf, band or
military ornament
A wide band n black velvet 81