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

an elegance that makes It a favorite
with the woman who cannot anoro
an unlimited number Of frccks, Inc
faille frock can be worn with equal
distinction to luncheon or on the
street. In the latter case. however
there must he an ACCOMPANYING
jacket Of some description making II
the ever popular three-piece suit.
Now that you have some idea OF
the materials to be worn when
springtime comes again" can
launch into a discussion OF the new
styles that are daily being introduced
by world.famed designers. The old
time surplice bodice promises to be
much in evidence as the season ao'
vances. 1t has been modified to meet
the demands Of the present, but Is
full of quaint grace and charm. Some
times the fronts are extended about
the waist to form glrdle. which ties
in bow with long sash ends at the
back. The sleeves of these bodtces
are usually long and close fitting
with tiared cuffs that half cover the
hands.
Another feature that is sure to
meet with instant favor Is the cape
collar. 1t appears on one-piece frocks
as we'll as on coat suits and consists
Of one, two or three sections OF vary.
ing widths. Frequently the lower
edges Of the ripping layers are bor'
dered with soutache braiding. There
is a certain smartness about the col
lars simply trimmed with one or two
rows Of machine stitching that will
appeal to the woman who prefers
elegant simplicity to the elaborate in
dress.
l find much interest in watching
the evolution OF draped skirts. At
first the designers hes!tated to in.
troduce complicated draperies and
simply caught up the materials and
pulled them to suggest panniers or
the hustle. Having thus assured
Themselves that fashionable women
we're not going to frown upon dra.
peries they boldly exploited the cas-
caded overskirt and the hustle in all
its bunched.up fulness.
Skirt. No Longer skinny"
Time was when two widths of mod.
erately narrow material made a
skirt. but at present it seems that
designers are trying to see how much
material they can use in the max
ing Of a single frock. Full under
skirts are covered by yolnminous
draperies or scalloped tuntcs. Trim
ming is used lavishly on both skirts
and bodices There isa strong pref
erence for so,,tache braiding, frills
Of lace: oriental embroidery, bands
of velvet and applique. This is to be
q season of "fussy" fashions and we
can deck ourselves with frills and
fnrbelows to our hearts content.
It is a wide jump from the frlvo-
lous IN fashion to the practical top
coat, but since every well selected
spring outfit must be- provided with
this useful garment, 1t behooves us to
know something about it, The latest
Interpretation Of the top coat Is
semi.tailored garment Of long. grace
full lines that is sure to prove becom-
ing to all types Of beauty It's made
Of cloths with smooth surfaces, such
as broacloth and satin cloth, or fab
RIGS of rough weaves like velours de
laine, homespun, kittens ear cloth
and channels cloth. The bodice por-
ton is snugly fitted to the figure,
which gives the tailor the longed for
chance again to display his art. Other
models are semi-fitted. but follow the
contour of the figure enough to &C.
centuate its natural curves. The
skirts Of the coat are long and full.
many Of them being cut circular.
The unfailing sign Of spring is the
hat Of straw. At present there Is
hardly woman who is not thinking
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