The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-08-25
FEATURES OF FALL FASHIONS

The New York Dry Goods Econom-
list, in an article on fall fashions for
women, states that a tendency to-
ward practical and simple styles is
apparent in all lines. In women's
garments it brings into special proml-
nence the tailored cut and finish, and
ever the more elaborate models have
an air of severity and plainness. The
figure changes are slight with a de-
finite tendency toward the high COL
lar, narrow shoulder, set-in sleeve
and defined waist curve. The waist
line is at the normal point or slightly
below it. The full skirt will continue
but will not be carried to extremes.
Conservative widths are from 2 to-
2k yards in suits and from 2k to
8 yards in dresses with greater full
ness for all novelty effects.
The skirts of suits and tailored
dresses are mostly in modified circu-
lar, flare or plated effect. In many
cases, plaits are introduced at the
sides. Pockets and belts are still
favored. Skirts of dressy frocks are
sometimes in draped effect, and a few
have a very long tunic with under
petticoat of different material. Prac-
tically all of the street suits and
wraps and day dresses nave long
sleeves. Close-ftting effects lead,
but there are novelty forms showing
considerable fullness, introduced in
various ways. Closer fitting lines,
with a curve accumulated under the
bust, are a leading feature in dress
bodices. The backs are straight and
the hips only moderately emphasized.
In the low-waisted dresses the bodice
shows straighter lines, although there
is a slight hint of the natural figure
line. ...,
The dressy blouses match the suit
in color and are made of chiffon, silk
and Georgette crepe, with crepe de
chine in fesh-color and in white for
the more practical types. For these
Fsemi-tailored finish is preferred. The
sleeves are mostly long and the col
lars are either high and snug-ftting
or fiat.
In suits, coats, dress bodices and
blouses the collars r mostly high
and close-ftting. A few open in the
front. Many coats and suits have
collars which can be worn either high
or low. In waists and dresses this
idea is some times carried out, but
the strictly high or low lines are pre-
ferred.
Various types and lengths are seen
in suit coats. Those reaching the fin
ger tips or slightly below dominate
in the lines. A few %redingotes are
also included in the snowings. Belts
are used to some extent. Flare ef-
fects are also in evidence. The strong
tendency is in favor of Russian blous-
eS.
The tendency is strongly in favor
of separate coats in seven-eighth
lengths or covering the dress. Many
are made in flare effect, and this is
often accentuated by trimmings at
the bottom. The Russian influence
and the redingote are in high favor.
Somber hues will have the largest
adoption. Dutch, navy and crows
wing blue, tete de negre, taupe, olive
and mouse, bottle and myrtle greens
are the leading colors for street wear
For evening wear standard shades,
rather than eccentric %colors, will
have the call.
In silks, ribbed weaves are gaining,
but taffeta is retained. Serges, pop
Inns, broadcloths, velours and checks
are the five favorites in dress goods.
Simplicity of outline and meager-
ness of trimming characterize the
new season hats. Much of the gar
niture will be in the form of appli-
ques. Signal ornaments will also be
seen. Colors are dark. Velvet and
silk covered shapes, as we'll as press
ed felts, are in evidence. Beaded
novelties ~ a strong feature, as al
so 7 crewel embroideries. Buckle
ornaments in cut steel and in nickel
are prominent in the lines