The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-30
FADS AND FASHIONS

outline. the center front being shorter
than the back measurement. These
nounces are not held in as straight a
line as formerly.
Flounces that order on the circular
effect and form a ripple are making
their appearance. but they are scant
and cling closely to the figure. Ac-
Gordon plaits are very good for these
~hounces. as they require no trimming.
which would ~accentuate the broken
lines. and they ut so snugly to the fig
ure that the straight effects are close
ly adhered to.
The new rolling collars are, on the
whole, more becoming than those on
the Dutch order. Few women can wear
successfully the collar line following
the base of the throat. but the collar
that rolls away softly, leaving a v
shape opening in front is quite gen.
orally becoming.
al of the collars in this class, Robe
Sphere, Roi de Rome, D%auphin, etc.
have quickly gained popularity and
countless changes have been rung up
! on them. IN some forms the Robe
sphere has been woefully economical
but in its more exclusive versions 1t
has retained its prestige among the
Fashionable women.
Not all the collars rol11nE away from
the throat belong under the Robe
SPHERE heading, though that classifca-
ton has been made elastic enough to
cover a host Of shapes that have not
the remotest kinship with the original
Robespierre model. The so-called
Medici shapes have followed close up
on the heels of the Robespierre fad and
now one sees quantities Of collars
which. Instead Of rolling slightly and
then turning down in deep points, flare
out from the throat and roll at the
edge without turning down. OF course.
in all such shapes there is some faint
echo of the famous Medici collar, and
so the name clings to all the variations
on the theme.
The directoire lines have not disap-
peared from modish neckwear. have
indeed taken on a new lease of life. a
rather spreading type Of the high turn
down or rolling directoire collar hav-
ing a place upon many of the coats and
blouses, while the high rundown col
lar held close to the neck is much
worn. This latter shape is usually
held in place by a bow or strap across
the front; but, like the close-ftting
stock with Nedici flare at the top and
open front, this class Of directoire col
lar some times is stoutly boned or
wired into place.
Chenille-dotted shaved wells are
teadily forging to the front. Plain
mesh effects are worn by q conserva-
tive few who do not admire the shad-
ow wells.
The black or white shetland wells
are enjoying a continued popularity
fro mlast season. and the magpie Shet-
lands are worn by many of the smart
est dressers.
Accordion-pleated net is very much
used for young girls dresses. There
are lovely little gowns. simply made
of this material or of gonered pearl
white chiffon. into which is spliced d
panel of shadow lace, pieated to match
: A very evident trimming On the new
~neckwear is buckles. They are enam-
eled and sometimes of fabric. but they
/, give a smart finish to lace and linen.
Charming little fur hats are made &c
= match the fur set worn. For instance
/, a hat of soft moleskin in tam o'shan-
/ ter style is simply trimmed with an al
grette.
t Fur trimmings have also extended Z
children's fashions. The handsomes'
2 winter coats for children have fur
! trimmed collars and cuffs.
" FLORENCE FAIRBANKS.