San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-20

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comes the high neck. Standing collar,
jabot or scarf-but high. There arc
some gorgeous scarfs OF batik.d velvet
that will be in soon, and they will
simply make a frock or suit.
| And 10 make them more elegant
! the high collars--large pearls for
street and scmi.formal wear will be
the thing. The choker length is given
preference.
Chapcnux arc Of winter weight sat.
in or grosgrain ribbon. The cloche
semi.sport mode still retains favor
The few large hats are in soft velour,
The wide brim in front, short in back,
are very chic.
And "by their feet ye shall know
them" The owner OF chic. well made
shoes invariably is a well dressed,
carefully groomcd woman OF the bet
ter class. TIE newer styles OF satin,
suede and patent are particularly
fetching. They feature the combina
ton last with narrow heel, you know.
THE FUR COAT.
And when planning the winter
wardrobe. il is always well to keep
in mind the fur coat. Furs are always
an investment that pays richly in div
idends OF beauty and really in cost,
The initial cost is always heavy, but
the lasting qualities when the buyer Il
wise, far offsets the financial incon'
venience Of that. Fur coats are more
beautiful this year than ever before
Some coats are fitting as tight as a
dress, with the flares at the back and
the close-fitting necks, as soft and PHI
able as satin.
There Is such a pretty costume hold
ing sway for semi-sport. II is the
large plaid wool either in pleats OF
straight for the skirt, with tunic OF
black tatin OF extraordinary weight
long sleeves, wide belt Of skirt ma
terial, and a black satin, close-fittins
hat.
The accessories to match" are go
ing to be given the winter spotlight
Girls who pride themselves on beinf
well dressed will need no caution about
selecting the right hose, bags, gloves
and incidentals, because they know
that they are judged by just thes,
little but important things. 1t is good
training for any youngster TO be giver
the best accessories that her family
can afford and then be taught to carr
for them, because in this way she
learns to appreciate nice things.
UPPER PURSES"
For her arrival at school she viii
want one of the new bulky leathe
purses that have the magical upper
closing. They are smart and practica
and especially attractive in brigh
colors suitable for the young girl. An
other good purse is of lizard or croco
die and exactly matches the shoes. In
cidentally the matching Of the purs
and shoes is becoming very impor
tant style note.
There are some very amusing
"hankles" which girl with any CLAIM
to chic will certainly want 10 carry
They are bright. small silk square
that show a large, bold head of
clown or lady or grotesque animal
They are done in vivid colors resemh
ling the design used by the Balknl
peasants. They are very gay llttl
things and give just the proper das.
TO subdued and dignified costume.
Youngsters love ornaments of ever
description. and it is here that grea
care is needed to prevent n girl tror
overlooking herself by wearing all he
pretty baubles at the same time. Sh
must learn what not TO wear in add
ton TO what to wear and when to wea
II. II is wise 20 select whatever in
expensive jewelry and ornaments ar
TO be worn with such costumes an,
then emphasize the fact that these de
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they supplement.
WATCH is NEEDED.
Obviously watch is an absolut
necessity. 1t is usually also an attrac
tive ornament. The most suitable typ
of watch for a school girl is the wis
watch. This can be as expensive q
ones pocketbook dictates, but shoul
be plain and simple in design. Whethc
of silver or gold or platinum on
leather band or the jeweled type Of
ribbon bracelet. the design must no
be elaborate. Some very attractiv
watches are to be had at modcrat
prices. As a watch is one of the frs
ornaments a girl has it generally
the best to select a good one whic
will be equal to the hard wear that
is bound to receive.
There are some such pretty new dc
signs in party dresses taking the Leaf
1t is usually a pretty difficult matte
to find Just the party dress, especial
" for the growing girl. Choice seem
to lie between a simple affair. whic
is practically 4 glorified Junior
dress or a model which is, old enous
to be worn by a matron.
PARTY DRESSES.
This season is marking a step o
Improvement in party dresses for tn
girl and there are several very goo
models. The simple chiffon in paste
shades or in bright colors or white
are always acceptable, but there is 1
new dress that will charm both mothe