Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-15

and. by contrast with that about the feet,
succeed in looking very graduated or slim
indeed as to size,
The aim Of some Of the designers seems
to be to make the figure large and round
about the hips, and to nave the outline
come to almost nothing at the knees.
Some dresses gust finished show that re-
suit, and as the effect is considered quite
successful, it is quite probably that this
innovation WI eventually bring about
a change in the present silhout;e, the
straight up and down figure.
When the matter is considered, the
important question Of making the most
Of ones beauty resolves itself into the
right crossing of lines. The skirt is an
excellent means of exploiting this idea,
for it shows drapery In every possible
| variation of the crossed line, One Of the
most noticeable and artist trimmings IS
shown in an Overskirt of chiffon, which is
applied in crossed lines over a foundation
of charmeuse. Straight widths of the
chiffon are attached to the back Of the
skirt, then crossed and curved around
the hips and, after being crossed In front.
the ends disappear beneath the girdle.
On the bodice the crossed lines have un-
limited possibilities. The front fastening
affords great opportunity for ringing the
the changes on the first idea. The sur
plice effects lend themselves to many diff
ferent ways of giving a crOssed-line effect
Long straight revers are added to the
fronts and if Of any contrasting color will
emphasize the fashionable line. Pipings.
bands of Bulgarian embroidery. beading.
frills Of lace and any application Of col
or will give accent to the good idea.
On the crossed fronts Of the majority
of blouses a one-sided trimming is gener-
ally the rifle. There will be a row of but
tons on one side. a row Of either Siniu-
lated buttonholes or bound b%uttonhOlcs
balancing on the other side. Ribbon vel
vet can be passed through slots down one
side, while an entirely different decora-
ton can be carried out down the opposite
side. Tben, 3dgaint @a1"nd of hand EN-
one sacs5~ ,hassa~ffTEont 'sssai,hHa blank
space AZ !AsSS"ther side. These are just
La few OF tie variations Of a very import
ant idea IN decoration that has been rec
ogniZed in all ages in the field of art.
When the great question OF the sash
and girdle up for consideration
there is a decided emphasis placed on
crossed lines. The soft ribbons after being
wound around he waist, is curved and
crossed at any place that is in need of
this note Of color. The tunic is another
part of the costume which can be used
as an effective place for the crossing
of lines. The examples are everywhere
characteristic. which promises the right
and becoming crossing Of lines for all
women.
Tailored suits have bolero or eton jack
cts and broad girdles of a contrasting col
or. Buttons are much in evidence, and
those of porcelain, ivory, ~tortise shell or
enamel are most favored.
Striped materials are extensively used
= for street costumes. A PaQuin model OF
gray and brown ribbed material has a
modified bolero jacket. with revers, col
lar and cuffs of brown and white check
cred silk,
Neckwear. guimps, girdles, hosiery and
gloves, parasols and shoes are all painted
from the dye pots of the far East. The
woman who loves brilliant plumage will
have no difficulty in 81 isfying her taste
this season.