The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-17
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BIRMINGHAM SHOPS
 SHOW BEAUTIFUL
 MODELS FOR SPRING

Spending an hour or two in the big shops of Birmingham one finds the most attractive assortment of suits, gowns and wraps for early spring wear
 At one of the well-known shops was noted a most modish and up-to-date model for dinner or reception suggestive of all that is dainty and summery.
 The model is built of Dolly Warden silk, the beautiful delicate pinks and yellows of the clusters of flowers dotting the white background here and there. The new apron front" is shown, the idea being carried out in white taffeta. Folds of white taffeta are used as trimming on the skirt. while the bodice shows the plain white taffeta combined with the Dolly Warden silk. Beading" !" now so fashionable on all the spring gowns and blouses, is shown in dainty blue, and belt finished in this manner completes the attractive costume.
 A separate wrap of navy blue taffeta, striped in white satin, is cut in ''Mandar-
 in" style, the sleeves being finished with 'Hickson' cuff, while the wide sailor collar is topped by a smaller one of white moire. Buttons of the same material are used and with wide belt makes a chic garment for early spring wear.
 At the same establishment was noteu "Poiret" model in "tailor-made" style, a combination of black taffeta and black and white shepherds plaid being used The skirt of black taffeta has a front panel of the shepherds plaid and broad band of it at the hem, w-l:se the coat has an inset of the plaid on the taffeta, the vest being finished with a touch of gold and dainty lace.
 SOME MILLINERY
 At this shop in the millinery depart ment many modish models were shown, among them being a "tailor-made' hat "Burgesser'' model, of peacock blue braid, small and close fitting. A band of breasts in black finished it at the brim, while a single stun1ing bow made of the feathers was used at the back as trim ming.
 A semi-dress hat. was displayed show ing the most stunning colors of American Beauty and pink, combined with violet. The pink georgette crepe formed the body of the hat over American Beauty straw plum-colored plating of nar- row ribbon was used about the crown ! and 8 single cluster of Parma violets with a brilliant rose formed the only other trimming
 At another popular shop was shown in l the ready-to-wear department very chic suit of taffeta in navy blue. The
  coat was full-skifted also, with a band of white Marabout at the hem. The col lar of white moire and the belt finished with handsome steel buckle formed the remainder of the trimming.
 A semi-dress gown was of blue change able taffeta, the two-tone effect being suggestive of a tiny bit of yellow. The bouffante drapery was very modish, while the high waist line emphasized the seasons latest style and the touch or black taffeta and georgette crepe sleeves and vest made a very stunning effect. In the millinery department of this shop was found very up-to-date model in a semi-dress hat, which showed the new motif in millinery, of crepe. This model being fashioned of blue georgette crepe in shepherdess effect, with a ''cut-away' at the left front. The single trimming was an ornament of delicate French flowers with foliage in dull tints.
 Another attractive hat was of Swiss palm straw, in dark green and black Flat fruit trimming was used on the brim while in the back high black velvet ears lined with green moire, gave just the necessary height and style that was needed.
 EARLY SPRING SUITS
 Another of the big shops showed stun ming models in early spring suits, one of the most genteel and stylish being of midnight blue taffeta combined with mid night blue French serge. The new "cape" effect was shown on the coat and the belted effect also. from which depended the full skirt. The new paneled motif was shown in the wide skirt and the touch of green on the collar gave chic appearance to a very smart costume In delft blue" was shown a semi dress gown with the new French drapery- very bouffante Tan leather trimmings lxyn nffaTfixTalxy al skirt, at the belt line, and on the bodice Lego mutton sleeves with "belled" cuffs finished the attractive model,
 In the millinery department of this shop was shown a stunning small hat in the delft blue colors tight fitting and very smart. About the brim was a trimming of French flowers, pink, yellow and rose colored with variegated foliage.
 Another very modish hat was shown in semi-dress style built of black maline over rose color. The full crown and narrow brim were joined together by a wreath of French roses in rose color, alternating with tiny handmade flowers in delft blue.
 At one of the big shops noted for it's good taste and up-to-date ideas was seen a taupe georgette crepe gown. over tur- quoise blue messaline. The beaded" eff feet in taupe and blue formed the prin- cipal trimming while the high belt and sash ends of taupe meSsaline and a tiny touch of white about the neck made a very smart and stunning costume.
 One of the most effective "tailor-mades" displayed at this shop was built of tiny checked brown and white Shepherd S plaid. The full-skrted coat was trimmed with belt collar and cuffs of Japanese leather. showing the Oriental colors with a touch of green predominant. The Skirt was smocked to a shallow yoke. and the costume was altogether very modish
 In the very latest style were the cos- tunes shown by another big shop, where quality is the watchword. Prominent among the models was a navy blue serge "tailor-made,'' with the wide flare skirt with tiny white silk braid used from hem almost to waist at intervals of about six inches. The coat was effectively trimmed with the white braid and small white pearl buttons were used effectively.
 WHITE LACE GOWN
 A white lace gown of lingerie style was shown. of beautiful "fillet" lace ruff fies about the bottom of the skirt. Above these a tunic effect in white net wired and edged with narrow white satin cords, was used. and over this was another tunic of white batiste, hand embroidered The corsage was built of the net. hand embroidered batiste and "fillet lace" showing the new high neck effect in the back, and the low-cut neck in front The only touch of color shown was in the