Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13

skirts There is no doubt that there
is to be a continuance of the liking
for decided mixture of fabric and
contrast in the same gown. The few
border effects that are being shown
are so unusual that they are assured
of being a fad. The exclusive de-
! signs are found in the Persian mark
ings, and a good many OF the eXpen-
| sive tailor-mades are fashioned OF
| these costly woolens One of the
| stunning new woods being shown by
a popular tailor is of black and white
stripes with fve-inch border OF the
same colorings running crosswise.
Short Skirt With High Boots.
For the fashionable tailor-made, the
short skirt over high boots of the
same material is the correct thing.
Many of the new skirts belonging to
tailormade suits have simulated
tunic effect that breaks the long line,
but this is hardly advisable for the
woman of average height. Long
straight lines are far more becoming,
even to the short figure. Some of
the imported skirts are cut in fes-
toon effects half way up the length
and caught with big buttons or pas
sementerie ornaments. A rather
fancy tUnic draEery was slashed in
the middle Of the front about twelve
inches above the hem ard pulled back
at each side and LETT to fall in a knot
cd Wa Tf
skirt
II one judges from the models that
are being received from day to day
there is no doubt that the skirts OF
tailOr-mades are to be much fuller
than they have been during the past
cloth gowns from Berlin actually
show riprles at the hem. Bands OF all
sorts are still in vogue, and those that
run in seTpentine effect are among the
newest. OF course this style cuts the
figure, ard only tall women venture
TO adopt the fashion. We are also
having variety Of wavy braids frOpl
the other side. These are employee
on the lower parts of Onepiece gowns
and on rcdingotes. A good deal ct
soutache is worked in with the de-
signs, and often patches Of velvet are
seen in the rings made Of the braid.
An extraordinary feature in many
Of the new tail0r-madeS is the com
bin3tion Of satin and wool. Some Of
the hardsOmest ones have satin skirts
with ode tunic effects over them that
take the lines of regingOtes or other
extreme coat models. And the gen
eral result is that the costume is suit
cd to house or street With the fond
ness fer elaboration in a simple way,
there is nothing more effective than
the coat-suit buttoned from the shout
der to the hem of the skirt. A broad
lapel ADDS tremendously to the smart
effect, as do also big buttons.
Smart Effects.
Length and slenderness of the sill
h0uette of the fashionable girl have
as much to do with the style as has
the cut of the garment. Trimmings
also have much to do with the smart
effect, but unless they are properly
applied the result is hopeless. The
two-toned corduroy is one of the eX-
cellent materials for the new street
gown This material is seen in every
thing from the planest cut to the
most elaborate trained toilet, and it's
garnishments include all the smart
trimmings from chenille fringe to the
long line of furs that are now being
pressed into service for this use. In
the shaded corduroy the ridges alter
nate in such combinations as hello
trope, lilac, verbena and amethyst,
with the unusual background of myr
tie green, bottle green and hunters
green. Other tones run to castor,
bright purple, coronation blue and
mustard.
Like the white flannels, serges and
broadcloths, the white cOrduroys are
having a popular run. Some of the
most attractive Afternoon suits are
made of deep cream-colored corduroy,
trimmed with sable or skunk fur.
With costumes of this character, stun
ming little toques of fur are worn.
Often they are trimmed with clusters
of white feathers. A handsome one
seen the other day was decorated
with big bunch of white gardenias
put on in garland effect with the
glossy leaves falling over the back of
the head A broad bow of bright
green velvet ribbon crossed the back
of the gathered crown, which was
more or less Of tam o. shanter per-
suason. The inside of the close brim
was faced with shirred velvet in the
same rich shade as the cream white
gardcnias in the garland.
Coats of Bright Colors.
Wonderfully smart and effective are
the chiffon or marquisette coats made
over silk having an elaborate design
in bright colors or heavy embroidery
that shows through the yelling Such
wraps are finished with a band of
satin, plain silk or velvet around the
edge. A beautiful model that fur
nishes an opportunity for color con
trast is charming in its elusive soft
ness which is gained by its chiffon
lining The foundation is of pompa
dour silk in bold rose patterns. This
is yelled with sage green chiffon and
the outer drapery of marquisette is
in rather odd shade of violet border