The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-05

| wouJa simply ruin their lovely appear
ance, and, therefore, made them with
cannsoles (under bodices) of lace, net
and ribbon. The prettiest of these
blouses are fashioned with V-front
necks, edged with frills of shadow
lace, which also continue down the
fronts to the waist line. Sometimes
these blouses have fiat collars and
turnback cuffs of white messaline TO
give them a tone of richness.
1t seems curious that not until this
year did women realize that white
crepe de chine makes the most satis-
factory utility blouses. OF course, the
styles heretofore did not require this
charming silk crepe for their interpre-
tation--eyen though they would have
been better If they had-so we had to
wait for the Trotteur modes of 1913 to
make us conversant with the fact.
These Trotteur styles, which are also
known as Debardeur understanding
been copied from the French work
mems shirts are quite the smartest
when not trimmed with anything ex-
cept cordings of the silk and black
silk cravats. The models with slight
ly high rundown collar and small
revers that form V-neck is consid-
cred the best.
Effective Plated Styles.
If the new white chiffon blouses
have won your admiration, you will
not regret considerable expenditure
IL you get the effectively plated styles
that have but mere touches of lace, If
any trimmings, for those of plain chif-
fon not only look richer, but they will
dry clean more successfully, and be
sure to get them with f1esh-color chif-
fon Innings.
II you need rather dressy after
noon coat, as well as an evening wrap,
and don't feel as though you could af-
ford to get both, may suggest one OF
the new beaded wraps that are so ap-l
propriate before p. M, as they are
thereafter? These wraps, which are
most effective when In a justbelow
hip length and draped in swathe-like
fashion, are of black Brussels net, en-
crusted with Jet; crystal, moonlight or
iridescent beads, and lined with black
chiffon--the fronts and sleeves are fin
ished with narrow ends Of black satin
or moire. A composite of elegance and
best describes any one of,
these wraps.
Suit of Taupe SILK.
Among a collection of sheer frocks
shown at Fifth avenue house, which
were greatly reduced in price, was an
little gown pictured in the,
1t was a coat and skirt
suit of taupe silk cloth with crossed
vest of embroidered satin. The blouse
which accompanied the suit was OF
allover lace trimmed with narrow tulle
ruches. There was a large fiat collar
attached to the blouse which folded
over the jacket and formed a collar;
The jacket was made with an attached
peplum which curved sharply away in
front.
Peau de CUR is the name of the new
woolen fabric that Is be-,
ing used for steamer and sports coats.l
The tone Of elegance that this leather
effect material possesses, explains why
the London tailors are making 1t into
severely fashioned Raglan styles. with
belted backs.
Long and slender quilts are the
latest note in tailored millinery. And
although fashion Is perching many of.
them on the backs of hats, she appre-
ciates that on some styles they look
best In the front or at the sides. They
are nearly always poised at a decided
angle.