The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-17
LAKELAND SHOPS
ARE DISPLAYING
The LATE STYLES

| The beginning o. :, rcac-A - a.
ways an interesting time to visit the
clothes shops, and Spring seems par
ticuarly likely to bring styles that are
fresh and attractive. This season
finds the shopping district of Lake
land with an array of beautiful gar
mentS and fabrics that noticeably
surpasses the showings of previous
years, and more than one woman will
find herself hesitating between buying
a gown ready-towear and having one
made from some of the lovely ia brics
that may now be had.
/ OF course, the materials that we
have come to depend on. such as taf-
feta, crepe-de-chinc, georgette crepe,
wolfe. Bingham, and so on down the
list are all to be had in a wide varie-
ty of shades. There are some new
features even in these. however
There is a comprehensive showing of
imported Swisses, comprising light and
dark shades and both dots and de-
signs. 1t is said that the small pat
terms are somewhat in better style
The baronet satinS are shown this
year, however in large designs, and
a similar material has been. intro
duced under the name of snake-skin
satin. Perhaps the loveliest OF the
new materials is shadow Organdie,
which comes in white and colors.
Canton crepe is an alluring fabric, and
one finds it used in many of the
ready-to-wear dresses.
Whatever the material chosen, suit
able trimmings may also be found.
The imported edsings will be the
making of many a summer gown.
Taffeta is the leading fabric in the
ready-to-wear section. for Spring would
not be Spring without tafeta frocks.
There are two distinct style currents.
one making for elaboration and The
other tending toward simplicity
Gowns with tunics stiff in embroidery
hang side by side with demure Gre
ations that depend wholly on fabric
and lines for their charm. The basque
effects are much in evidence. One
lovely model of black taffeta has ii
/ big collar edged with dull blue ribbon.
while strCamers of the ribbon hang
! from the neck 10 tho low waist-linc.
/ Circular tunics and skirts nave ap-
pCared here.
/ For those who are looking for the
/ exclusive there are voile dresses made
entirely by hand in the workshops OF
France. the only trimming being the
rows OF double hemstitching.
/ Heavy crcpes are favored for spOra
skirts and there is also showing
/ of the heavy satins. Velvcteen coats
have arrived. following their popular
/ ity al the Chicago fashion shows. Ono
J |, IL,
with revers. cuffs and skirt OF small
checks in black, white and mah0g
| any.
/ Silk underwear is on display in Il
range of coloringS that includes scv-
eral unexpected shades, and silk hose
are here in the most brilliant shades
of all the colors
PHILIPPINE handwork is shown in I'M
derwear and blouseS, and oil course.
/ there are many beautiful bouseS il
georgettc. crepC-de-chine and cottor
materials
The Spanish idea which one finds
represented i'll the gowns of bla"
lace. the brilliant hair-ornamcntS a2d
| the popularity of fans, is repeated ir
the millinery section, where one finds
wide hats Of black lace. One model
increases this effect by the use of the
droppededge brfm. Many of the hats
have tassels or steamers, and hand
made flowers and Observation-Disclosures
are much in evidence. Vari-colored
yarns on white georgctte crepe com
poses one attractive hat. Cellaphane
braid and Batavia cloth are among the
new materials, and honey-dew is a
new shade. copied from the heart, of a
honey-dew melon.
In the suit sections, one notices
that the dressy garments are general
ly of tricotine, and the sports suits of
wool jersey. Spring wraps, seeming
ly half way between coats ana capes,
are very charming garments.
1t is quite impossible to mention
everything of interest. and new things
are arriving every day.
The trade winds have nothing 20
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