The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05

closely about the figure. It was finished with handsome braidlng and the fun nel' shaped collar was of black "caracul' edged with white fur which was most eff fective. rose taffeta evening gown was much admired at shop noted for quality and style It was built of rose colored taffeta shot with silver flowers in small clusters. The shirt was cut in scallops at the hem and edged with mar row black velvet bands, which opened over silver lace founces. The corsage was draped in the silver shot rose taffeta trimmed chicly in the bands of velvet, black tulle forming the upper part of the corsage and the sleeves A cluster of lovely roses at the waist gave a stun ming effect.
 A tailor made in African brown chiffon hroadcloth was shown at one of the shops The coat was loose and the skirt cut cn becoming lines. The sealete col-- lal srd cuffs and band at the hem of the coat was very effective, and the jet buttons formed a stylish trimming to a very attractive model. An evening gown was also shown at this shop Of green and yellow changeable chiffon cloth. The skirt was built with two tunics wired, and above these a third which was handsome ly embroidered in brown chenille. The corsage carried out the golden brown shades of chenille embroidery on the changeable chiffon and at the waist cluster of French flowers caught the folds of the graceful sash
 At one of the most discriminating and elegant shops was seen a very smart and dressy tailor suit consisting of a black chiffon velvet skirt and Q white chiffon broadcloth coat. The coat was very loose and was bordered at the hem with hand of the black chiffon velvet and below this a broad band or black fur. The high collar and cuffs were of the fur and the whole costume smacked of the Parisienne's exquisite taste. An evening gown was also shown here, which was of black tuI'e and black char | meuse The skirt was ftllTy and stylish, and the draped bodice of black tulle over , flesh colored tulle trimmed with the charmeuse and handsome ornaments or jet made a stunning costume
 1 A very handsome black velvet suit was seen at an exclusive shop, made of black chiffon velvet. The coat very becomngly cut was trimmed with black skunk and l jet buttons and the waist line was de- i fined by a large silk cord and tassel which tied just below the waist
 4, An evening gown of white taffeta, | shot with silver, was seen at one or the smaller shops noted for it's good taste and variety. The gown was built over white tulle fiounces and the corsaSe draped with the silver shot taffeta A 1 single rose was used at trimming at the waist line, in exquisite rose tints.
 | An afternoon gown was also seen at thls shop built of black Panne velvet, the long tunic cut in the pointed effect at the left side outlined with fur, the high
 "chin-chin' collar, was of cloth of gold edged with the fur, and the long sleeves were finished with the cloth of gold and fur A dinner gown of black lace com bined with taffeta and white lace and tulle was seen at one of the big shops. The
 skirt was of white taffeta over which was draped broad ribbon effects in Joffre blue Over this was the full skirt of black
 lace trimmeE just below the waist with three bands of black velvet ribbon. The long net sleeves were finished with Joffre blue ribbon and the corsage carried out this motif in the black lace over the white taffeta.
 A handsome tailor-made was of black chiffon velvet cut on very beautiful lines and was much admired at the same shop.
 The high military collar effect and the
 handsome braiding on the coat which
 was also fur-trimmed, was unusually
 smart and the wide braided cord used
 at the waist line was tied gracefully, fall
 ing to the hem of the skirt One of the
 most gorgeous evening gowns ever seen
 in Birmingham was shown at one of the
 big shops and was wonderfully attractive
 Built of white tulle flounces over white