The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-06
By Suzanne Latour

~ 1GNs o, spring are evident in
Fashionland long before Mother
~ Nature warns the Icy fingers OF
winter into glowing life. calls the
pussy willows from their sleep. and
coaxes the crocuses and snowdrops
totspread their petals to the sun.
As soon as holiday festivities are
over the shops don spring attire. The
lightweight fabrics Of our future
frocks. crowd from the arena the
worsteds and yelvets that enjoyed
feminine favor throughout the win
ter. Fur trimmed hats Of felt or vel
vet give way to fascinating confec'
lions Of straw and flowers. We begin
to dream OF fragrant gardens. leat'
covered boughs and nesting birds.
Since a spring outfit cannot be
made in day the wise woman shops
early and has her clothes made be-
fore the trying rush season makes 1t
next to impossible for her modiste
to devote the time and attention nee
essaty to create smart costumes.
It is well known fact that the
materials offered at the beginning OF
atseason are handsomer than those
woven later. The full amount Of time
has been spent In manufacturing the
f,rst offerings. while an Increased de.
mand necessitates' later materials
being made in great hurry. "A hint
to the wise Is sufficient" When you
see q fabric that appeals to your
fancy buy It. 1t may not be dupli'
Gated later.
The New Silks.
You are sure to approve Of the new
silks. for they are lovely in coloring
and original in design. The taffetas
and foulards are particularly worthy
Of mention, as they are to be much
used for frocks with draped skirts.
Some. Of the weaves are bold in de.
sign while others are more refined.
Wide stripes, small and large checks,
polka dots and conventional flower
designs will, from present indica-
tons, DO in high favor.
Japanese and Chinese silks appear
in q large assortment Of colors and
weayes. They adapt themselves so
successfully to any form OF draping
that they are bound to become popu-
lar. Cotton crepes Of the non.crash-
able variety from these countries OF
the Orient also will be much worn.
In addition there are dress patterns
Of the finest linen exquisltely en-
broidered by the artistic fingers OF
ilmond.cyed Celestials.
The display Of sheer materials is
more alluring than ever, but there
Will be plenty Of time to discuss
these cobwebby weaves when the
woodland vlolets bloom.
For early spring wear lightweight
serge and flannel will be much worn.
Smart coat dresses and tailored suits
fashioned Of these materials are
shown in q varied assortment OF
models. Ths all.white costume is,
Of course, the reigning favorite, but
other smart designs are developed
in dark.blue. brown, dull green,
chamois, rose and gray.
Smart one-Pieee Froeks.
One OF the smartest one,piece
frocks designed for early spring
wear is Of white chiffon. broadcloth.
The bodice is severely plain with q
high Directoire collar bound with
white silk braid and fastened snugly
about the neck with two white pearl
buttons. The sleeves are cut'in-one
with the bodice and are bell.shaped.
fiaring wide below the elbows.
The very full skirt is slashed at In
teryals, and the edges are bound
With braid. Beneath each slash is a
box pleat. The waist line is defined
by q girdle Of the broadcloth. bound
With braid and clasped at the side
with q large, square buckle OF black
enamel. This is the only note Of
contrasting color.
Quite as effective as the frocks OF
chiffon broadcloth are those Of taille.
This seryiceable material possesses