The Brinkley argus., 1912-12-13
IN STREET APPAREL
Much Importance Attached to
 Outdoor Costume.
Draped Effects Are Accorded the Moot popularity by the Leading De- signers-WaIst Line Matter
 of Individual Choice.

He, but the smart dresser never neg lects the frocks to be worn in the house. for she realizes how telling 1t Is to be becomingly and distinctively gowned in one's own home, writes Laura R. Seiple in the Chicago Rec. ord-Herald. Therefore the first con alterations in dress are the street costumes and the evening gowns, and after these difficult problems are ac- complished, then attention can be turned to fascinating house gowns This does not mean the matinee or negligee. but the tea gown, which to- day finds quite as elaborate and every whit as expensive. if not more 70, than the fashionable dinner gown, and often in many respects 1t Is very 1 similar.
 Many of the worlds renowned de- stgners have gone over to draped et fects for street wear; indeed few of the European houses have turned out anything but draped styles of one kind or another. And in many of the great establishments the normal waist line ] and even the elongated waist line re ceives much attention, but the raised waist line is by no means discarded, and many sumptuous models are shown with decidedly short waist On street costumes the .ceinture is in- dicated by false girdle or belt, which in many instances furnished the deco rative feature of the coat All sorts of original Ideas are thus expressed, and with excellent results Sometimes the heightened waist line is suggested in the same way.
 White Velvet for the Street.
 One of the handsomest street cos tunes brought out by one of New Yorks importers who has copied and idealized a large number of exclusive models, is a gown very simple in line, yet superlatively gorgeous. being made as 1t is of white velvet The silhouette of the model is similar to those which have been familiar during the past year, cut straight back the i left side closes over the right in q rounded corner, leaving the slightly plaited underskirt in view at the bot tom. Ornate white buttons set with single brilliant hold the corner in place. In the front cleverly arrang. ed white satin sash starting from un- der the front of the Medici collar and falling down the left front of coat and skirt to the knee. The scarf Is held fiat by straps of velvet and small but tons.
 Indications point to an unprecedent. cd year of velvet Velvets of all kipds sare popular. but the brocades and embossed patterns are the novelties most prized, and lovely effects are be ing developed with them The em- bossed velvet designs on chiffon or msssaline or on metallic gauge are particularly beautiful and lend them selves charmingly to drapery effects. A great deal Is being done with black velvet embossed on cloth of gold and blue on cloth of silver. Some won- derfully gorgeous gowns in these gu perb brocades, combined with plain velvet are being exhibited at the smart houses. and 70 we'll are the em- bossed fabrics taking that 1t is al most impossible to obtain even short lengths of the choice patterns in the shops.
 one-Tone Effects Popular.
 Taupe One-tone effects are extreme. ly popular in these delectable mate rials. and some of the smartest after noon gowns are developed in taupe velvet embossed msssaline madeup with plain taupe velvet or satin and relieved by cascades of lovely soft lace. The various taupe shades arc surprisingly effective and generally becoming, but often relieving colors are employed with taupe, certain shades of red or old rose being the most successful. One also sees deep orange with taxpe. but this combina- ton is only for the brunette to whom burnt orange is becoming. The new reds that are being favored just now arc excellent with all the fashionable mole and brown tones. as we'll as with the heavier shades of taupe.
 Some exceedingly pretty models in corduroy and heavy velvet. not unlike those in wool, are modish and charm ing for street wear. A lovely little suit in deep rose corded velvet was highly complimented with its under skirt of black satin bordered with skunk fur. and it's caunningly arrang. ed skirt plaits The fancy coat was cut quite long at the back with cut away fronts and satin waistcoat em- broidered with red and gold. The high collar and long tight sleeves were finished with band of fur cor responding with that on the bottom of the skirt. The high. close collar trimmed with line of fur Is becom. ing more and more popular, as are also the long close-fltting sleeves fin ished in the same manner
 Odd Desions Give Variety.
 Coat tails. long or short. square or spiked, and belts or odd ornaments marking the waist line offer variety to the modish street costume. Ever when the coats are short in front they are likely to show more length in the back than did the coats of a few weeks back. In many instances the collars appear only in the back. show ! Ing not al all from the front view oi merely as lines on the shoulders. and occasionally one notices a bodice i'm ishcd round at the base of the neck