Evening journal., 1911-11-04
BY Mrs. Muudc =. cnIes.

The plastron has been making O.
pronounced bid for favor for some
time past. and at present many hand
some blouses and corsages show this
effective detail.
Heavy fancy suitings are very pop
ulaf for tailored skirts The English
tweeds and mixed suitings are hav-
Ing tremendous favorltism shown
them by the leading houses.
Large collars in round. pointed or
hood effects are much In evidence Ia
new coats. They are usually finished
on with long. narrow revers, ending
below the waist line.
Chantilly lace IN both black and
white Is used to form scanr rutlies on
silk evening gowns Black over white
m0usselne, the whole falling over
white satin. Is quite popular
Hats with decidedly high crowns
dt closely down over the hair and are
I trimmed with ribbon, velvet, feathers
or Quilllngs The shapes Of beaver
and soft felt are the favurltes.
Small purses or filigree silver or
/ gold. which are quite fiat, are hung on
a broad black ribbon and worn around
the neck as the small watches are.
This is one Of the new smart fashions
Fashionable Oatiate blouses for ar
lternoon wear under thin coat suits are
entirely plain. with just a group o.
hand tucks at the shoulders and an
attached frill Ia front OF handsoma
lace.
Paris IS sending over young GIRLS
topcoats made of reversible cloth IN
two tones of blue. in black and white
which Is very smart; in gray and
blue. IN black and red and 10 purple
ana red.
The newest and most striking thine
I'm neokwear is the large frilling OF
sheer material. finely lSnife-pleated
land extending over the shoulders
Cuffs also match, which gives the
separate waist particularly a graceful
Very small handkerchiefs OF color
"a silk with "A hemstitched border, arc
u sold 10 wear IN the breast pocket OF
ones rough morning coat The color
scheme OF the costume may be carried
out bv this small touch I'm most et-
fective manner.
Opportunities for using lace. velvet
bordered goods. fringe and himy
II fabrics over silk are surely beins
given these days. 1t Is again a sea-
} son for an. and foolish We're the wo'
man who viii avail herself OF prac-
J teal hints from the great artists ol
! Lace iabots. which are very wid'
= at the top apd narrow at the Ootton
] are madc of Irish lace, Of Maine lac
j. and OF imitation Venetian point. ihe
h nre sold separately. so they may .
a pinned TO the plain blouse and take
r on when it goes 20 the laundry.
ll n seems strange that the favor IN
10 was denied flowers iu the summe
Aci when they we're most appropria
Ji should be accorded trimmings or u
Us characteg for the winter wear
e- such seems 10 be- the tendency, as
~ dicated In some OF the latest MILNE
- from abroad
u Dress materials receiving flrst co
ie alteration are soft satins chiffon, "a
feta. twiiled silks, crepe de chine. po
40 gee. China silk, wolfe, marquisetl
t- mousselino de sole and yeivets pia
~ and figured. On elaborate corsag
Is there are silk and velvet brocade az
IA velvet and tinsel
D. The latest Partisan wedding gov
g has "a capeiike adornment OF tulle Il
l- the hair. with tiny line Of ros
40 forming an edge. The veil Is fold
20 over 81 and falls in soft. crisp fol'
i0 al each side Of the hem OF the dres
Ill The Partisan bride no longer walks =
as the aisle with a veil cOncealing ID
face II is now a real factor OF q
50 beauty Of tine whole costume.
N, Fichus have reached the separa
ns blouse and are treated In two way
10 on semi-tailored waists the effect
ro simulated by fat shaped pieces OF q
in same or contrasting material, d
I'd scending 10 the bust line or below
~ and laid perfectly fiat with two lin
Le OF stitching On dressy biouses I
AZ fichu is introduced ia some sheer n
20 terial as net chiffon OF lace.
en Fancy ostrich pieces and paradi
al constitute the favored trimmings
he the most dressy hats.
40 Three colors used more than a
others In millinery are coronati