The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-17
Style Hint Whisper
ings from the Shops
BY Nine. Frances, the Famous Creator
Of Fashions

BY Nine. Frances. the Famous Creator
Of Fashions
AS daylight faded from my studio the
other evening I suddenly saw a
strange procession pass before me.
1t seemed as though all the long for
lgotten characters of childhood stories
Itrooped before me. AS they passed
they extended their arms, gazed
steadily on their sleeves, glanced at
me and vanished.
In a moment was wide awake,
hastily sketching the impression of my
dream, for / realized more strongly
than ever that "The Sleeves the
Thing" Not for many season has
there been such diversity in the style
of the sleeve. Sleeves are short,
lsleeves are long, sleeves flare widely
at the cuff, sleeves wrinkle snugly
about the arm. They are tight in
some of the coats whore you have so
lorg been accustomed to generous
width. Or mere frill takes its stand
on the shoulder Of sedate afternoon
dress.
| Yet withal there is decided charm in
the great variety of sleeves and in
the matter Of decoration. Like those
of the fairy princess of long ago, some
are completely covered with embroi.
derry from wrist to shoulder. Others
have wide cuffs of fur that dangle
well beyond the outer edges of the
sleeve.
Cape With Military Collar
One of the most delightful embel-
|lishments to the fall frock is the little
Icape. AS a rule it is fashioned from
1.-THE same material as the dress, but is
lined with a different shade of the
same. Or gay contrasting lining
may be featured.
The petit able cape with it's high
military-like collar, is lined with a
darker serge. It falls jauntily about
the shoulders and suggests an air OF
warmpth that is inviting in the cool
days of early fall. slt
In certain dresses I make the cape
somewhat longer, but like the mill
tary aspect that is indicated in the
collar or in the different fastenings OF
braid or button. Among the wrappy
coats am designing several whose
backs faithfully portray the cape at
Tits loveliest Even in the suits which
are destined for early fall wear the
influence of the cape is apparent. One
that I particularly like possesses q
rather severe tailored aspect in tho
front. When the wearer swings
around or raises her arms, behold a
cape! This is made from rectangu
lar piece of cloth that is attached Mt
the collar and down the outer sides
of the sleeves. AS the lining matches
the fabric the true contour of the suit
is not at first appreciated.
But, 1 am DEPRESSING. To return to
the be-caped frock. AS you will OBJ
serve, it's sleeves are very long and
very tight-fitting. This type was in
Ispired by one of the creatures of my
dream, a noble lord clad in velvet.
Such sleeves cut in one with the bod
ice insures beautiful line for the
shoulder. Then the tiny folds that
wrinkle toward the wrist obviate the
necessity of any foreign decoration.
This frock also boasts an apron
front. Gray silk serge is favored for
it's fashioning, and the tiny pleatings
prove quite decorative. The apron
effect is one that l feel will be most
successful this season. On some of
the frocks that l am now designing
am making tiny curved aprons elabor-
ated with the daintiest pleats. With
these frequently put embroidery on
the sides of the skirts. Or may deco
rate them with small strips of patent
leather. AS further trimming often
stitch these with gay-colored woods, or
apply sparkling beads.
The hat that accompanies this dress
is made of black felt with rather for.
midable outstanding feather fancy in
the front Fur also occupies promi-
nent place in the fall millinery.
IN n