The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-07
FALL OPENING OF LIGHTFOOT SUIT
 AND CLOAK co.

Birmingham, second to no other city in the south when it comes to styles, has seen and appreciated the small ex- elusive shop which New York features so prominently in the matter of refined and beautiful wearing apparel for women, and has added to its list number of at tractive establishments of this kind re- gently
 The latest institution to open Its doors to the fashionable people of this city is the 'Lightfoot Suit and Coat eom- pany," which yesterday invited to inspect its igautiful and complete stock the whole of Birmingham and vicinity, and judging from the tremendous crowds in the invitation.
 Being the first of the fall and winter openings of 19l5-16. it's was gala event, and many compliments were heard on every side as to the good taste and Ju- dicious judgment displayed by the man. agement In the selection of the goods. The Lightfoot Suit and Coat company introduces to the public again very clever and capable woman at the head
  foot, who having formerly been connect ed with some of Brminghams largest and most popular establishments, num- bers her friends by the score in the bus- ness world, and is therefore assured of splendid success In her undertaking Miss Lightfoot Is discriminating as well as practical in her taste and her complete understanding of the business in which she is engaged qualities her to please the most ia astidious and cater to the best trade of this city.
 |, Miss Lightfoot has personally superin- tended the arrangements of the handsome quarters of the Lightfoot Suit and Coat company in the Empire building and she has also selected the stock of goods which it carrles-the very latest models of suits. wraps, coats and blouses being included all excellent quality and fine workma nship.
 Ali during yesterday dozens of women were inspecting the pretty things which Miss Lightfoot with her usual urbanity and cordialty was showing, and many lovely gowns were selected by Birming- hams fashionable set from the large and varied assortment.
 Huge baskets of flowers. roses. dah- Has, lovely designs made up of ferns and gorgeous autumn blossoms were noticed all about the beautiful rooms, each the gift of some friends of Miss Lightfoot' s. some from Birmingham friends, others from the New York and eastern manu- facturers, showing the high esteem in which Miss Lightfoot is held.
 Miss Lightfoot. just returned from New York. said about the season 8 styles:
 'The most important feature fin the fall Is the waistlne. This Is fitted so as to give the effect of being decidedly small. The princess type of dresses now prevalent further accentuates this slim ness, as does the fullness of the peasant type of skirt It Is well to mention that this, a decided moderation in the ampli- tude of the skirts. the eight-yard-at-the- hem circular skirt being considered passe' Plaits are introduced to give the necessary fullness without oecoratng from the carefully modulated contour" "
 Among the most attractive model shown at the opening yesterday at the Lightfoot Suit and Coat company was an evening gown of white tule built over white net and white satin. Three full flounces formed the overdress, each edged with crystal tinsel and the corsage was draped with the tulle with broad crystal tinsel girdle. The tiny sleeves were formed of chic little bows of the tule From the girdle depended a broad plecc ol tie cFyst tHisci WHiNi idst- ened in front below the waistline. with handsome crystal tinsel ornament
 A stunning dinner gown of navy blue net over tinsel sappho was hand-em- broidered in silver. Tho long sleeves were finished with tiny silver buckles which clasped at the hands tightly.
 A modish evening gown of black and white cobweb lace was built over white net and with messaline. and was attrac- lively draped in the new tunic effect, the corsage carrying out the soft drapery idea. and 1t was finished at the waist line with cluster of French flowers.
 A very stylish "taior-made" was of African brown cloth trimmed In cut but tons in a lighter shade Of brown and the collar and cuffs were of beautiful beaver.
 A navy blue ''tailor-made" was trimmed with Soutache braid. and a genuine squirrel collar was used. and the belt and collar finished with ornaments. A number of stylish costs in various designs and modish serge ''trotteur' suits were shown, combined with plaid silks.