Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
Loose Lines in Spring
MUCH LEATHER USED

While II is still very early for any
definite silhouette to he set as the
spring faroritc. models received from
Paris emphasize tho loose lines.
straight for the most part. but with "a
graceful break achieved by soft. dis
tending effects at the hip. following
the peg idea for the most part.
Jackets average tinEer-tip length.
yet quite few Elton models are also
being shown. Like the skirts. these
usually cary out the fun side ideas
yet almost entirely disregard belts
When they do appear it is merely in
at either side back or front, serving;
more as band to hold some shirrinl:
or plcating.
The skirts show no great width. hut
have il simulated by side extensions
and with few exceptions come without
some sort Of a jumper or bolero. These
may be attached or not. but ali are
sleeveless. Some arc mere suspcndcrs
with rising bbs at back or front. yet
the important French skirt note is
something to be worn over a Euimpc.
Embroidcrics arc bright, usually
gold thread and in many Instances
are tiny brass buttons used TO en-
nance the gay effects.
tant part. both as a trimming and
combination. especially for topcoats OF
,hree-auarter or full length is used
navy blue twill suit. for instance.
bound with garnet leather, also uses
a, either side back. the straps being beng
cut in one with extending convention,
al flower motifs which act as part OF
blue floss embroidery The fulness in
this model is introduced by fan ac-
Gordon insets at either side.
There are wood beads on a three
piece black taneta suit in colorings
Of Jade and black which serve for the
S inrs or Or jumper SILT And otnsr trim
brella folds at the hips. In addition
to the bead trimming. many outer
outer edges are finished with jade
Coral color buttons matches the
stitchery on another navy blue model
while red and blue wool is used like
beads on a blue de menthe duvetyne
model trimmed with brass buttons and
having an interesting collar of semi
Medici style.
Several collars of this type are
found on the late arrivals. some in ac-
cordeon pleated effects. yet the usual
style is. inclined to narrow gradually.
away from the back OF neck and
broaden until revers sometimes quite
large and OF Directoire nature are
There are many taffet and gros de
Londres models, yet duvetyn is consid-
red the most important fabric and the
one which Will hold for exclusive
cotine is next in favor.
Mole. used for collars mostly. is the
only FUR employed and on wraps rather
than suits. bleu de menthc duVctyn
with bloused back featuring il and
also one of reseda green MORE tafTeta.
These softer topcoats which are real
~ wraps are more of the clnging.
narrow bottom styles, while those with
leather tand many are combincd)
adhere 10 loose, straight and unbelted
lines.
The idea of punching holes into vari-
Gus designs in the leather, or frinEing
II about edges is also prominent here
wide front and back panels, or side
panels from hipline down. sleeve band
insertions. etc. playing II up in nat =
ural color suedes, dark brown, white
and black mostly.
Persian designs on silk finish Vene-
tian Innings. or Innings OF duvetyu
which also serve for collars and fronts
on contrasting materials, are also
shown. a ruby and gray suede model
is especially attra ctive. and only do d
few striped or plaid models enter into
this collection.