South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11

ern smilaX. Schemes Of brown and
gold and other autumnal shades we're
more conspicuous than any other
combinations and were most effec-
tive with the somber coloring of the
seasons garments.
Full flowing lines retain their
popularity in dresses, coats and
suits. though the evening gowns
show a tendency TO the more fitted
lines. as is exempified in several of
the evening frocks shown in the
store windows one of the most
unique of these is a gown with a
foundation OF alternating bands OF
metal cloth and electric blue ruff
fies with an overdress of navy blue
dotted net.
Along Grecian Lines.
The same store, however. in its
afternoon gowns. suits and coats is
showing. almost exclusively. the
Grecian and Russian lines. For
suits and coats, velours and Bolivias
are the favored materials, while the
colors run more to plum, ruby. Bur-
gundy. dark green and navy blue.
Brown will also be good Satins,
GeOrgette and velvet are featured In
the afternoon gowns. Hats show a
tendency 10 height, though the very
large hat OF irregular line Is the
smartest. The unique products of
the season are the Beret. Palette
and Napoleonic models. Blouses are
more charming than ever of geor-
gette crepe in all colors and shades
I
| beads.
Some of the charming models in
| the various stores merit individual
description.
/ Some lovely creations in French
pattern hats were shown. One store
/ featured one of light blue velvet
with a touch OF shocking on the
crown. while a tiny flower was
caught up at the front.
For Dinner Wear.
One of the most striking hats was
| one of black velvet for dinner
wear which came TO a point at
either side while the only trimming
/ was the black and white feet of the
ermine. A decidedly Frenchy tur-
/ ban model of black was made en-
! tirely Of japanese aigretts trimmed
/ extremely high at the back with a
! tiny jet and silver affair at the
/ front for the only ornament. Es
pecially chic were the little Jockey
/ hats brought out in the vivid shades
| of purple and green and draped
| with long silk mesh wells hanging
/ almost 10 the waistline.
I r,ho is a
noticeable feature of the display
and the little girl will no longer
need be satisfied with any little
bonnet one adorable Charlotte
/ Cordeau model in poke bonnet eff
feet for dress up wear was of pink
vlevet and satin pleated ribbon.
Blouses are if possible even more
beautiful than ever with the always
popular plain style here in greater
numbers The large button trim
mings are a new feature. Dainty
blouses of silk lace and net are still
among the leading materials
FfImy NegIigees.
Filmy negIigees of satin and crepe
de chine were an attractive part Of
the display. Many Of them were
embroidered IN colOtS.
The very latest in suits was found
a little further down on Michigan
/ ST. 1t was of the new Ruby shade
i'm broadcloth with wide bands of
black lynx on the cuffs and collars
and on the ends Of the loose belt
which hung to the edge of the 45-
inch coat. Silver ball buttons were
a distinct contrast
An afternoon gown of wisteria
was shown. It's trimmings We're
also of lynx. while a model in Bur
gundy had elaborate trim of silver.
Among the early styles for young
girls in evening dresses was one of
pink taffeta and blue silver cloth.
Fashions for Men.
Pinch-back styles prevail in the
new fall fashions for men which the
mems clothing stores are introduce
ing. This style is. however, rather
extreme for the elderly man and
more conservative cuts. that is. the
English and the straight cut, are Of
fered for those who cannot wear the
I more severe fashions. Suits. made in
ts.eeds. scotches, unfinished serges
( and cheviots. come mostly in greens
and browns, often in a mixture of
the two shades. one store shows as
r something very new, the coat with
the collar and cuffs bound in a mar
row. black tape.
No change from the narrow cut Of
the former fashions is noted, with
the exception OF one store. which
l shows the suits. coat and trousers Of
/ which are 'loosened" a bit. This
same store predicts an even greater
'1oosening up" Of the clothing in the
! spring fashions.
New Fall OVercOats.
one store is featuring overcoats
in the fall opening. They are in the
popular pinch back style. and a
great many are unlined. The three
quarter length coat. quarter lined,
in green or blue. is 10 be much worn.
Hats are higher crowned. broad
er trimmed. and adorned by mar
rover ribbons than in previous sea-
sons Gray is exceptionally good
/ but green follows in a close second
The latter shade. according 10 one
dealer. is the hardest color TO buy al
present but the fact only seems TO
make 10 the more IN demand I'm