Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1911-01-20

" GC the hour, for visiting
Ats dresses, is the long,
szm1 - stra G b t, overdress
which Is half tunic and half a
princess robe. These quaint garments
are nodded to the figure without being
actually tight-itting, and very fire.
Quently they are hemmed with band
of fur.
Indeed, we find bands of fur here.
there and everywhere on the newest
and most costly models, with the
natural result that these garments
can be suitably worn without any man
tie or wrap.
With regard to the new straight tu-
mic, which Is as long as princess
| robe, it must be said that when per
fectly cut and fitted 1t Is exceedingly
smart The fact that it Is not actual
ly tight-fltting gives it a vague and
picturesque outline.
These princess tunic robes demand
the new figure, or rather the new cor
set; that which gives the impression
Of slim straightness, without undue
prominence of bust or hips. This idea
Of depriving the feminine figure of its
most notable points is quite new and
l am of opinion that 1t will not find
favor long in the eyes of the Parish
ennes, writes Idalie de Villiers in the
Boston Globe. Yet 1t Is certain that
just at the present moment every ef-
fort Is being made to reduce the
size Of the hips and to give to the
whole figure that peculiar straightness
which used to be considered very Eng
lish!" In conjunction with the mold
ed tunic dresses this style of figure
Is effective, but then we cannot give
our exclusive approval to garments of
this genre and with almost all the
others the distinctive feminine outline
Is called for.
The Japanese Sleeve.
A curious fact in connection with
these close fitting tunics, and the same
holds good of the modified directoire
styles, Is the Introduction of the jap
anese sleeve. We find these pretty
sleeves, cut in one piece with the bod
Ice on all sorts and conditions Of
dresses; in fact, for any but tailored
costume 1t Is the exception to find a
sleeve which has been stitched into the
armhole.
For example, take an afternoon re-
cept1on dress by Rouff-a very charm
ing model. The material was sake blue
satin striped with black velvet. The
robe was short wasted and directoire
in outline except the sleeves, which
were quite Japanese. They reached a
, little below the elbows and were fin
ished off with narrow band of sable,
similar bands appearing on the round
collar and also on the deep hem of
, black velvet which finished off the
round skirt. An attractive item of this
dress was the folded band of black
satin which formed the waistband
with long ends falling to the hem OF
the dress in front.
Another admirable reception dress
by the same artist, was composed of
blue natter satin cloth, the skirt being
tight and round, the simple material
being arranged In a long tablier in
front. This tablier was edged with
bands OF silver fox and these bands
were passed over the shoulders at
the waist band with broad buckle OF
blue enamel. The waist line of this
dress was quite high and the sleeves
were long and rather tight, with bands
, OF fur arranged to simulate q gauntlet
cuff.
In khakl-coiored Velvet.
Yet another dress of the same or
, der was composed of khaki-colored vel
, vet, with a narrow band of black fo1
at the extreme hem of the round skirt
? and, at the knees, wide insertion Of
/ khaki-colored venetian guipure. The
> bodice portion was absolutely plain
with band Of fur at the throat. but
D the Japanese sleeves had an insertion
; OF guipure just above the elbows, and
D Just below. band Of black fox.
\ We have been told by persons IL
4 supposed authority that round skirt,
Q are no longer considered correct TO,
a afternoon wear, for visits, receptions
! etc.; but In complete opposition to thi.
( statement comes the obvious fact tina
b our best dressmakers are giving thei,
9 approval to Just these very costumes
SAN SA"s ~AOy oio 1ldAiHS IQem 1Ol
/ their best clients. The fact of tn.
+ matter is that women have become q,
/ accustomed to the smart round Skin
a that they will not easily give 1t up
Q They make the balance even by hay
4 Ing extra long trains on their eyenins
b gowns.
OF Classic Design.
Some Of the newest Afternoon
gowns. for indoor wear, are almos
!, classic in their outline. Thew ar,
. composed of exceedingly supple ma
terial. such as liberty satin, silk creme
chiffon velvet ETC.. and they cling I,
the figure In a fascinating name,
which would have delighted the En-
d press Josephine. AS rule the bodice,
l. Of these robes are held In place. a
the waist by narrow sash of ribbo,
Or by silken cord. The waist line |,
g almost always very high, and the mar
o row sash Is introduced high up, almos
a under the arms. These dresses Civ,
Q an impression Of youthful simplicity
, and they are undoubtedly effective