The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-02-27

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be seen as woman nowadays prefers
freedom and ease Of movement for all
occasions where it is possible to adj
here to the rule.
In the construction of the modern
sleeve there is great diversity. Just at
present 1t is the mode to have the en-
tire lower part made of lace. They
may be set in the regulation armhole
or in the dropped shoulder as shown
in the Illustration. Where the lace.
is of close mesh they are frequently
unlined, but 1t is advisable to have a
sheer lining of chiffon, net or soft
silk. The simplest sort of gown or
foundation by the addition of a sleeve
of lace becomes at once pleasing and
distinctive. Add large lace collar of
similar lace dropping low in the back.
and terminating either in lapels or
surplice effect in front and no more
effective afternoon gown could be de-
sired Another popular fancy is that
of wearing over more or less plain
foundation a corsage of lace. This is
really one of the most modish fads of
the season. frequently the corsage is
sleeveless and made on the lines of
the fichu, back and front 1t is short
wasted and requires very little ma
terial so that odds and ends of lace.
either coarse or fine, may be utilized
for the purpose. The jacket in black
or white Chantilly is exquisite, also
that in Point de Venise. Over a foun-
dation of color black lace is particu-
larly attractive. tt may be fashioned
with or without revers and decollete or
high-necked. Laces in order to be a
la mode need no longer be real. The
imitation laces are now considered
equally smart Russian and Balkan
blouses, both popular developments of
the spring styles, when worn over a
bright color foundation, are also very
attractive made OF lace. These have
the dropped waist and are girded about
by a gaily-colored ribbon of Roman
stripe, chiffon in a bright shade of
green, cerise, or purple, or silk in
bright Oriental. Bulgarian or Persian
colors. The idea of frightening the
waist at the expense of the hips is
rather unique, but it is decreed by
fashion and obedient woman bows to
the inevitable. The Balkan and Rus
sian blouses, however, are not con-
fined to boudoir and house wear alone,
but are seen at all the fashionable
rendezvous, developed in many kinds
of material, soft lustrous silk, char
meuse and satin brocade, in light silk,
heavy velvet and plush, in serge, whip
cord and broadcloth. They are also
made of white and various bright
shades of chiffon and are worn over
a color foundation. But although
these blouses are SO popular, it doesn't
mean that peplums are no longer fash
ionable. These still prevail both on
sharply cutaway, slightly rounded and
square lines; they extend almost to
the hips at the sides and back and i'm
part to the figure a slender, graceful
outline, Very charming are the cos
tunes developed in the new wash sum-
mer silks. They are not only service
able, but have an air of daintiness
and otvla rivaIiny tboua % ,o,,ob ,.o~...
expensive fabrics. The gown of the
second illustration was made of this
material in dark green-and-white
stripe. The collar is of Carrick Ma
crosse lace and the girdle of green
velvet matching in color the stripe of
the material. The unique closing of
the front waist corresponds with the
side-front of the skirt. Ample folds
Of drapery extending from the side
back to the side-front panel give the
two-piece skirt a smart, up-to-date ap-
pearance. 1t is slightly gathered at
the back waistline, but no fitness is in |
evidence elsewhere. Wash silks in |
stripe and check will constitute one of |
he summers most fashionable mate
rails. They come in a variety of
charming stripe combinations, in fast
,olors. They are cool and dainty, and,
combined with lace and plain silk to
mach one of the stripes, make hand
some summer frocks for smart after
loon or evening wear.