The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-23
FADS AND FASHIONS

imported models OF costumes IN white
serge which have come over recently
have loose little boleros whose points
roll back softly In front to show a
facing in white crepe or In color, and
often to display a short. fanciful lit
tie waistcoat of Powered stuff or
white silk. Sometimes the bolero has
no waistcoat. but between Its open
fronts forms a cascade of soft lace or
fine lingerie and lace above a deep
sash girdle.
The white serge Norfolk suit Is
very smart for informal outing wear
but is made more often in the rough
est serges and loose woven white
woollens than in fine serge. Such a
white costume, with or without silk
lined hood and worn with a mannish
shirt of soft, heavy white wash silk.
is very knowing costume for the
yacht or for any seashore outing wear.
and a one piece frock of white serge
with a long rail- coat of the same
serge. loose. ample. yet without loose
ends and folds to flap In the wind. Is
a good item for the yacht outnt.
The belt of black patent leather
trimmed in pattees of plain color or
figured material and in little buttons
Is worn with the white serge suit or
frock. as with almost any daytime
frock from silk to sheer muslin. and
much ingenuity is displayed in the
trimming OF these belts, that is In the
Introduction of the trimming color
and material. One may find in the
shops such belts with almost any of
the plain gay relieving colors and one
may find. too, the belts of black or
black and white and separate trim
ming motifs in color, to be applied ac-
cording to ones taste. The exclusive
taf1ors and dressmakers have belts
made or trimmed according to their
own ideas. in order to be sure of orr
ginal effects harmonizing perfectly
with the general plan of the suit or
frock.
with the revival of the pannier dra-
peries comes back decided emphasis
on Dresden silks with all the exquisite
colorings that we associate with the
president shepherdesses. Pink and
blues. yellows and pale green are the
backgrounds on which are sprinkled
fascinating bouquets, garlands and
even baskets of flowers.
The Dresden silks and satins are
particularly adapted to suit the coat
ees that are incorporated on after
noon and evening frocks for summer
wear. They are not so striking In
contrast with plain, thin fabric and
there is great scope for color combf-
nations and flower effects. Hats COW
cred with Dresden taffet are decidedly
chic and bridesmaids now are favor
ing hats of this type. Little Dresden
silk slippers for the rest hour add a
new touch to the negiigee set, especi-
ally If bindings or trimming of Dres-
den silk be used on the gown Dres-
den sashes are also very attractive
and add an artistic touch to an other
wise plain costume.
The girdles on afternoon and even
ing gowns are again in vogue. They
are clever expedients by which any
bulk around the waist is eliminated.
and therefore the pannier draperies or
the fuilness of fichus need hold no
terrors for slender women.
Wide girdles are folded over shapes
that show pointed under lines; they
are slightly round. and in some unique
models are cut up in squares around
the waist line. They are extremely
high and suggest recollections of the
portraits of Nine. Pompadour. Du Bar
ry and other court beuaties-
Velvet, satin and silk are used for