Evening journal., 1913-09-06
THE KALEIDOSCOPE CT MODERN FASHIONS
Though ExaggeratlOnS Are
Prominent Conservative
Taste Rules the
Masses
RENEWED POPULARITY
OF TAFFETA

cuffs. A girdle of brown satin ribbon
and buttons covered with brown satin,
finish an outfit attractive enough for
any morning or afternoon affair either
in city or country The costume has
the advantage Of being both stylish and
serviceable, considerations Of vast inn
port to the majority Of women.
That the present-day costume be
smart 1t is not necessary that it be
one-piece or monotone in color It is
now decreed that simple and elaborate
costumes alike may strike a different
note on skirt and waist In fact, many
Of the most modish waists are waists
in name only. The fabrics chosen are
so sheer and lacy as to be mere wisps
This penchantfor waists of tulle. net,
chiffon and lace Will be very notable
during fall and winter months. In
tulle and chiffon, the most fashion
able shade Is known as chair color,
which is simply another way OF say
ing 'flesh-tint For wear with the
afternoon tailored suits for matinee.
bridge or tea they will be much in evil
dence. Invariably, because Of the
fllmsy quality Of the fabric, to insure
a perfect at they are arranged over
an underbodice of white or pale pink
silk, to which all seams, tucks and
trimming are attached There are
dropped armholes bound viii pale
lpink silk The only fulness Of the long
sleeves is seen at the armholes and
cuffs, the latter being daintily fin
ished with gathered rufiles The blouse
is crossed in front, surplice fashion.
and held in place, not by frogs braid
or buttons, but by tiny bows of silk
or velvet which begin at the base Of
the V-neck and terminate at the high
girdle. An esthetic means of trim
ming these diaphanous blouses-a
fashion, moreover, which may be
also effectively applied to the hats
/ by means of butterflies. These are
made of tulle, lace or spangled net,
wired to hold out the wings, and with
black satin or velvet bodies fashioned
by twisting the fabric about a firm
4 piece of wire. Nesting close to mi
llady's bodice or perched ready TO Fly
from the side-crown of her hat, they
are a most attractive means of orna.
mentation.
Tulle and net girdles, sashes, neck
and sleeve .frills, also tunics and
hounces, either plain or much be-
spangled, are among the latest and
most artistic fancies. Blouses and all
dainty accessories should be made by
hand. It is the bit of hand-worI
which imparts a distinctive note ani
which comes. OH so high in the
shops. Those who long for the dainty
and pleasing, without gross incursior
on the pocketbook. may have Il IN ex
change for only little time, patience
and skill.
But there are always many persons
{ in each community who, from neees
, sity or preference, consider shee
: fabrics too perishable for their use
For these a model such as this vii
meet with hearty approval. It wa
? developed in blue taffeta, with small
double, circular motif Of cerise shade
] Yoke, collar. cuffs and girdle are o
! soft figured silk in tones similar L
! those combined in the taffeta TIL
! yoke of the waist is a charming fea
ture, extending, as it does. into tn
I, sleeve and TO the underarm both bacl
| and front. The skirt is two-piece