Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-20

lace trimmed, beruffled and beribbon-
ed, are all lastly assembled, while the
new Venetian and Italian silk under
ware holds prominent place.
On the second. floor it would seem
that dame fashion had bestowed her
charms in the most lavish manner.
The unfolding of the new suit styles
offers much Of fashion interest. A
high place in popularity is given to
smartly tailored suits with which is
worn a waistcoat or vestee. Tunic pam
els, overskirts, tiers, etc, are well de-
veloped in the skirts. One Of the most
stunning models shown is silver tone
velour with lining of figured pussy
willow taffeta.
Velours tricotines, gabardines serges
and few other materials are most IA
vored.
| The new coats for this season are gener-
ally shorter in length than they have
been in the past because of the conserva-
ton orders Of the day. The silhouette is
a straight line effect and in the majority
| Of models the length is designed to leave
several inches Of the skirt in view. Most
all are gathered somewhat at the waist
line, using one of varied types of belts.
Serges gabardines, velours. tricotines
and other handsome materials are to be
seen In prevailing tan, beige, gray, blue
and many other contrasting and plain
shades.
| In dresses the sender Silhouette still
predominates. Materials favored are taf-
fetas foulards, serges and gabardine in
liberty blue, crown blue beaver, pelt and
Task.
The showing Of skirts is widely varied
occasions Of wear. They are built upon
straight lines with tunics and overskirts
a few, however. show side drapes which
are produced by means of tucks.
Materials are of satin, taffeta. foulard
tricotine, serge, jersey and cotton gabar-
dine.
The New Millinery
1t might be said by way of introduce
ton. that this department is really the
pride of the store. Into 1t has gone all
the thought and care of months and
months of skilled and experienced hands.
The results speak for themselves.
There is a wonderful variety of pretty
pokes. turbans, and sailors small in size
and simple in line and trimmings. New
shapes are not as numerous perhaps as
are variations of old favorites. Crowns
are mostly high. Brims are incorrigible-
some flare up others roll and many Just
flop.
Among the ut-of-the-ordinary Is an
aviation shape patterned exactly after
the style of hat worn by the British fly
ing corps with a simulated propeller of
shirred ribbon. A sport hat of pine
apple straw Is fascinating.
Decorations consist of wild flowers,
wheat, curled ostrich plumes, daisies, etc.
Colors predominating are ocean blue,
khaki, crown blue and black. Gre rib
bons are used in great abundance.
Apparently there has been nothing
omitted. Here the miss of u or the wo-
man of Is can satisfy her style desires
whether she desires a custom hat one
ready made or only wi hes to fix up a new
shape with some trimmings Of former
years.
After the millinery department came
the waist section.
These are in dressy, tailored ana semi
tailored styles bedecked pussy willow
taffeta with low fiat collars and long
peplums. Fashioned with satin, crepe de
chine. sheer silk crepe and lace trimmed
cotton, in flesh. biege. liberty blue, tea
rose, white, plain colors and contrasting
shades.