The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-02-10
FASHIONDCM
By MRS. KINGSLEY.

COSTUME OF reversible ssrgS ia
a Rreen and black check has the
The inner Side of black sat.a.
Che skirt was composed OF a crossed
tunic, which started from the shoul-
der and reached to the feet. This
edge OF thAs drapery was outlined by
a turned back band Of black satin
dotted with delicate embroidery
Cream Jalencon lace formed che
guimpe, Which was outlined by two
slender binds OF violet velvet touched
with gol8. A pointed collar of black
satin, embroidered to match the band
Of the (uinc drapery, furnished the
harmoIous whole.
AnBther gown much admired for
its,Ielegant simplicity was of velvet
pefe-de-negre with white stripes. 1t
was cut in such a manner that the
stripes ran in spirals around the
body. A delicate guimpe of chest
nut tulle relieved the severity of
the bodice. The Jacket worn with
this dress was of plain tete-de-negre
velvet, and had reyers entirely COW
cred with soutache braid. Large
white buttons, braided TO match the
revers, were used to fasten the front.
A stunning strictly tailored suit
a. *
terial striped with white. The coat
was of plain black, made in cutaway
style. Cuffs, collar and large revers
were of the striped gray material.
Flat buttons were used to fasten the
coat.
There is a decided preferenre for
the hat with brim broad at the sides
and shorter back and front. Many
plush bonnets are being worn, and in
n measure this material rivals velvet
and fur. IL is exquisite with is
changing metallic shades. The bon
nets are higher this winter, and most
OF them have flaps. These are
trimmed with feathers or aigrettes,
placed we'll toward the back.
An ultra chic atyle which cannot
become overdone is the wearing of
white. The foremost designers dis
play models in white satin. velvet,
has been introduced into the making
OF the costumes. We are to wear
robes OF immaculate white
Redingotes trimmed wi;n bands Of
ermine or white coney are featured
in these designs, A. long redingote
OF white bIoaicloth very simple in
cut, was 1yorn over a gown of moon
light blus velvet edged with ermine.
The fascinating fur sets are more
popular than over One worn at
uLohgnhamps was especially attrac-
Tho hat had soft, puffed crown
OF coarse !acc, IN black and gold,
Lined Win gancy white Russian net.
4 scarf OF moleskin was folded
around the crown. Tho brim waa Il
frill d mole aeroDlanr, buttonholed
With gold threod around the outer
edge.
Roses and leaves fashioned from
soft silk IN cherry red purple, gold
ana green, introduced the needed
touch of color. The pouch muff OF
m0lesktn had 4 band OF the lace
through the center. a cluster OF
roses was caught on the left side.
Evening wraps demand much at
tention at present. An unusual de-
sign Is OF hesTy changcable corded
silk in tones OF Bordeaux red. The
trimming con5lsted Of bands Of skunk
fur
A magnificent ermine coat had
sleeves and the deep cape collar OF
heavy white lace. White revers and
Guns were OF ermine. A smart child's
coat was of scarlet cloth. A large
collar, forming a hood in the back.
was OF dark blue ratine. From the
hood hung tassel of blue and scarlet
wool.
Satin waists are shown with deem
collarettes of pleated tulle. Pleatings
also finish the cuffs.