Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-02
CHIC STEPS OUT
WHEN THINGS GET
TOO PRACTICAL
Middle Ground Is Possible,
However With Sensible
Woman Use of Net for
FrockS and BIouses Popular

SPECIAL cossts,osotscs 70 MOANING JoUnsALl
| New York. Jan ---W When the prac-
| teal quality steps in, Elusive chic
they gay. steps out This may he true
when the idea of the practical is ear
ried to an extreme. We have learned,
however, to add q touch of trimming
! here, ana 4 note Of color there; to
| slash a sleeve. or band skirt in a
way that quite overcomcs the predom-
nance Of practical over chic and pre-
serves both.
The Dress for General Wear.
Suitable for the business woman or
| the Young girl just beginning her days
at college, is the popular serge in Vari-
Gus qualities and weights. This mater
ial is appropriate for The stormy days
of the heaviest Of winters and also for
the most balmy Of climates Wool
pOplius, gaberdines ana tweeds are
also serviccable. ana make exceeding
~ attractive costumes. These models,
often simple in design, permit OF a
smart touch of some distinctive color
or effect. perhaps a motif, symbolic
Of the mystic Orient, or of the more
fantastic cut-in-stone relies of our
aborigines, the indian mound build
ers. which have been brought to view
after almost numbcrless decades. De-
tails OF this Kind often close the high
collar. being In the form of buttons.
oddly shaped, or medallions. serving
as buckles. or Stimulating belts on the
dress Itself. With these effective nov
elites Q dress or suit may be rendered
unique 10 a degree and carry an midi
Vidual note. difficult TO obtain but
very satisfactory to the Weafer, rs she
may b. sure that her creation is for
her wear alone, and Will not be dupli-
Gated.
The Use Of Lace and Net for Blouse
or Erock.
Net has once more come into popu-
lar use Tor dainty bl0uses ana frocks,
both for daytime and evening wear;
lhread-rnn nets are especially favored
for the latter purpose Plain net is
used considerably for blouses in sim
pie designs tucked here and there and
with tiny frlls that fold softly about
the neck, or lend grace to the sleeve.
Chantilly. that charming lace Of web
like texture in almost too delicate
weave to be worn, is also used to fash
ion many gorgeous creations. Shadow
lace, too. has its part in the making
Of the more elaborate dresses, in com
bination with soft taffeta or satin, as
trimmings in narrow bands for
sleeves, or in softly flaring bretellos.
Strange as il may seem, velvet in vivid
colors is often used for trimming
these filmy costumes in panels and
making a wonderful effect.
Satin or Taffcta as Trimmings.
Narrow pleatings and ruchings of
lace and net seem to be used univers-
4.
costume soft satin, too, in the mar
roHest OF bands or folds. occasionally
beaded with small pearls, edges the
Tiny rufflcs and sleeves as we'll rs
tunics or flounees which compose the
costume. These TUNES are draped up
often with loops Of satin folds having
perhaps an end here and there weight I
ed down with metallic ornaments of
various sizes Fancy braid and folds I
Of satin are often combined in APP Z.
nlique designs. bow knots and similar
details on tunics of lace OF net, with
charming effect. Very often one
finds the undorslips OF flouncng em-
hroidercd with bows of narrow metal !
lie ribbon or braid. either silver or
gold, or in delicate pastel shades ,
the bodice trimming. Taf-
feta ribbon with the fascinating pcot
'dgc is also favored for these under
'lounec trimmings. and airly bob up
md down. the weight Of the tiny pearl
N cut-bead ornamcntatons bringing
{ again into place.
Is the Wide Skirt Losing Favor? /
At the fashion fcte held at the Ritz
some time ago the crinoline effect
vas still tho most accentuatcd feat
Ire, there were many dainty, airy Gre
ltinns. all made with the bouffanl
skirt, corded or lightly boncd. The
more conservative afternoon, ana the
majority OF the street costumes, how
'Fer, IRE gradually narrowing down
n width. Many of the street suits
md dresses have an undcrskirt nearly
IS narrow as ii was a season or two
Jack. the width and flare being con-
med entirely to the long tunic or
verskrt, which is again q much-fa
ored detail Within a short time it
s being whispered the full skirt will
q seen only on dressy afternoon cos
umcs and evening frocks