The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-02
OF INTEREST To
WOMEN
Decided Changes in Frocks

The woman who does not possess
three or four little frocks" Of simple
style and expensive fabric this fall.
cannot lay claim to an adequate
wardrobe. for no matter how hand
some the tailored suit with its compile
must have little frocks" also for
luncheons and for other day occa-
sions when the coat is removed. The
possession of the little frocks means
also. Of course, the possession of a
full length wrap of some sort to COW
er them, but such a wrap is an essen
tial in every wardrobe nowadays, and
Of silk or broadcloth or a tailored
utility coat suitable for motoring.
Years ago winter gowns we're built
Of wool-woven fabrics. Of cashmere,
panama. lady's cloth. and the like, the
satin or silk gown In cold weather
being reserved for most formal occa-
sions. Now everything is different;
but the weaves are Of the thinnest.
lightest sort. and the satin dress is
the favorite. of the hour. Satin in
the morning is w tolerated by the
really we'll dressed woman but such a
costume may be donned at the edge
Of morning, for luncheon, IL desired,
and 1t is probable that ~three-fourths
VI TIE luHCAeoAs t0d anu DrlQSe gowns
turned out by the modistes this fall.
will be Of the immensely fashionable
charmeuse. or Of clinging crepe de
chine which comes next in favor.
Brocaded crepes, with satiny figures
IN self color. or a crepe de chine
ground are among the more costly
materials. and a new chiffon velvet, SO
soft and thin that It may be accor-
dion pleated and then used in panier
an0Nf without hNS1lrfnAuo L. mo- SAkAN-
esting autumn gown material. A
stunning th~ree-piece costume by Bee
hoff David shows a double iounced
skirt of this thin velvet the waist be-
ing Of black satin in Marie Stuart ef-
feet with q draped directoire collar
and tiny frill at the neck. A long
tailed coat Of the velvet cutaway In
velvet skirt. These flounces do not
depart an iota from the chastened
straight lined now favored. There is
not the least flare at the bottom Of
the hounces. tapes being run at in
tervals across the plating on the
wrong side.
Navy blu. charmeuse and tho same
materia IN taupe or a very dark wood
brown are favored by very high class
dressmakers. and it seems likely that
there will be a strong rivalry between
navy and dark brown for aristocratic
favor. All shades of smoke and metal
gray n taupe gray are promised es-
pecial favor also, and there are certain
shades of plum and raisin that have
been taken up by the best couturiers.
Subdued colorings. however, are the
rule. brightness and youthfulness be-
ing lent by the cut and by TRIMMINGS
Of metallic and morsted embroideries.
appliQued motifs. formal bows Of rich
trimmings and above all, by laces.
Lace Is Immensely fashionable. and
though skirt lounces Of lace are de-
barred In the street gown for winter
wear. lace berthas. chemisettes. frills
and jabots r generally EMPLOYED ON
bodices.
Silk and Wool Poplins,
Silk and wool poplins, silk agarics
In East Indian printinGs. eponge
weaves and pompadous prints are
shown among the most expensive
fabrics for bridge and tea costumes:
and there is a worsted and mohair
fabric which 10 sturdy In weave for
all its suppleness and lustrous tex
ture. and which Is highly favored by
Paris d~ressInakers for u~npretentious
afternoon dresses. A charming frock
Of this kind Of Cheruit is Of this ma
terial in a wood brown shade. with
a knee length tunic above the skirt Of
narrow knife pleats. each pleat being
stitched fast all the way down. The
surplice bodice t:osses over a vest Of
tan MORE silk. corded at the top. and
within this 10 a corded tucker of
creamy net which reaches to the
throat. Tho seeves. like all fashions