The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-10-14

or velvet. This fringe definitely de-
fines the lines of the upper garment
or drapery even when the costume is
entirely of one tone, and undeniably
these one-tone effects are smartest
of all for the stately matron who has
passed her first youth and must chose
shades which are not embarrassing to
the complexion.
Fringes with just CLINT of unsel
in their threads or their guimps are
put on some Of the tailormades, CON-
bining smooth-face cloth and satin of
subdued tones. The trimming comes
in the fashionable shades of green,
brown, gray and blue, and in the dull
red, which. away from a strong light,
appears to be black.
With these tailored costumes petit
coats are tabooed. Even a ruffleless
petticoat of softest satin is not to be
tolerated, for it must terminate some
where between the knees and the ank-
les, and wherever it ends a line will
mar the smoothness of the skirt above
it. Tights solve the problem and
every woman wearing these tailored
costumes needs two sets of tights.
The first set, coming in contact with
the skin. may be of cotton, Isle or
lambs wool; but the outer set Of
tights must be a glove-fitting set of
Niagara silk tights, which may be
pure white, but would best be of the
shade of the costume.
Plain chiffons and satins and crepes
are still used great deal, but they
are very often combined with some
of the new and exceedingly rich and
gorgeous materials used for dressy
gowns. The keynote of the season
seems to be richness. There are plen-
ty OF demure frocks and coats and hats
that are chic as we'll as demure, but
wherever one turns one is struck by
this note of extravagant elegance.
Gray is perhaps the smartest and
most distinguished color of the sea-
son, the shades ranging all the way
from the tremendously popular mole
or taupe to the light smoky and silvery
tones. However, not every one will
find these neutral shades becoming
A gray frock must be cleverly made
if it is to have distinction.
Plaids are again in vogue and they
are shown in the new models in very
pretty combinations with plain fabrics
Some of the new satins are showing
one-half or two-thirds of their width
in black and the remainder in bold
plaid, which may be used for bordering
or for portions of a bodice and for
sleeves, facings, pipings and so ON.
Purple is much in evidence this sea-
son. and when one says that it is fire.
quently combined with red one may
give an idea of something wildly
startling. 1t must be understoon, how
ever, that the favorite purple is very
deep reddish tone, like the darkest
shadings of big single California vio-
let's. and that the red so often used
with it is lovely fruity red on the
fuchsia or berry tone. The two are
charming together, the red being usu-
ally softened by yelling in purple chif-
ton or net. There are delightful COM
binations also of purple and gold which
hold no hint of the spectacular.
Heavily embroidered long and short
kid gloves, both in self and contrast
ing colors, will be favorites this fall,
as there is every indication that bright
colored dresses will be fashionable.
Chamois gloves will continue to be
much worn, as they are of a material
that can be washed and cleaned so
satisfactorily. Chamoisette, or cham
ois-fabric gloves, as they are called,
will be found in the natural color and
numerous other colors. A new glove
of fine quality brown cape skin is the
aviation gauntlet. It makes a nobby
street glove, but is designed principal
ly for automobile wear. The large
cuff is lined with light-colored kid, and
there are ornaments of the same col
buttons underneath.
Some of the new millinery ribbons
are beautiful, but it must be confessed
that some of the extremely wide ones
with many colors look more like wall
paper than anything else.
The great neck ruche has become
most aggressive rival of the wide,
one-sided ruffle. which held sway ear
lier in the season. These bows are
immense affairs. spreading in fan
shape over the chest, and reaching
from shoulder to shoulder, caught in
the center with an antique brooch.
For wear with white serge suits at
tractive felt hats in supple form are
shown at the shops. They are trim
med with a narrow ribbon bow or a
rosette in white at the front.
The Richmond Underwear COM
pany are now offering short ends of
webs in cottons, worsteds, merino
and mercerized yarns. On sale at the
factory. 1926
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