The Coconino sun., 1917-10-26

On the stage, to be sure, the hustle is most attractive. There is some thing very graceful about the fall of soft materials in pleats or drapery, whether it be at the side or in the back. Sashes, too, are used to obtain this effect, thus slightly breaking the straight line. The materials are usu- ally velvet or duvetyn, in any of the soft shades of the present season.
 Simplicity Plus Charm.
 The slogan of American Fashions" has brought out some wonderfully in- teresting things. Indeed, there is no reason why the American designers should not be the best judges of the styles most becoming and appropri- ate to the American woman. The slightly fitted waist, not unlike the first form of the basque, has piquant charm when combined with the tunic that is longer in the front than the back, and the ankle-length skirt. It is truly the costume of the lady, and the illustration here shows some of the newest features of this style. The points of the waist are weighted with balls and chains in the form of am- Der beads. The beads are used in stead of tie, too, coming from under the collar. The velvet of the dress falls in charming folds, and the point ed collar and deep cuffs are of heavy satin. Needless to add that this is a costume for those occasions when one wishes to be particularly we'll dressed, without having that "dress- ed-up" feeling.
 And Now Wool Trimmings.
 From Paris, uncensored,l comes the report of something new in the trim ming line! The vogue for knitting and crocheting has revived so much interest in that interesting art that a new fad has sprung up. Wool trim mings are used on everything from the simple serge dress to the more elaborate afternoon costume. There are bands for hats, belts, sailor col lars and cuffs, in all shades soft or brilliant, as the occasion demands. These trimmings are even, in some cases, supplanting the use of fur on suits and coats. Shawl collars, made of angora or brushed wool, are con sidered very modish. Ball trimmings, crocheted in bright colors, and round flat flowers of wool embroidery, can be used for both hats and dresses. Just think how smart you can be, with very little effort on your part, if you can knit or crochet and can spare time from the dull-gray and olive drab sweaters you are turning out by the wholesale for the sailor and sol dier boys! The work goes quickly and is pleasant besides being so very effective.
 The Suit for Afternoon Affairs.
 After all, there is nothing that can take the place of the coat suit, that old standby of ours. Made of vel vet, velveteen or any of the soft wool en materials, it can be trimmed with fur, velvet, or left untrimmed, just as it pleases you. The one illustrated here is very simple indeed, the side panel effect of the coat is one of the newest features of this season. Here the straight silhouette is apparent; the tight sleeves and the narrow skirt seem to emphasize it.
 And So It Goes.
 Do you remember your dresses of 1913, the year before the war? If you have any of them put away, get them out, for the styles of today seem to be returning to that year for inspira- tion. Skirts are tighter than they have been. The much talked of bus