Marion Marlowe in Washington, or, Meeting the President — page 27: what you’re looking at

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Black embroidery on hatiste and chiffon is one of the novelties in trimming. . Gi suede slippers worn with gray silk hose aré ¥ery smart, while for the ball-room there are vilt slippers, and black satin slippers embroid- ered with gold. One of the prettiest novelties in purses 1s of plain gray suede leather simply stitched around the edges and fastened with a buttonhole, and jeweled buttons which vary in elegance and price. Double-breasted fronts are characterstic of many of the new French walking-jacket models forthe coming season. In tweed, cheviot or Eng- lish serge they are semi-loose; in velvet, kersey, covert cloth or kid cloth they are snug and basqtie-like. For trimming ball gowns silver seems to be taking the place of gold, and in combination with lace on pale blue tulle or net it is very at- tractive. Silver gauze roses are used effectively and lace with silver flounces woven in is another form of decoration. A stunning little coat of chinchilla is made Eton fashion, but double-breasted with one large rever. The sleeve is a small “bishop,” gathered into a velvet band at the wrist, with the fur forming a ruffle over the hand. A chin- chilla toque, with black and white ostrich plumes, - ecoinplete the effect. Very elegant kid cloth gowns are made by all representative Parisian tailors and dressmakers. This fabric is the finest Saxony wool in the most beautiful quality of cloth that has ever been pro- duced on any loom in France. The surface of the fabric is as-‘soft, flexible and velvety as that of an undressed kid glove—hence its name. A handsome princess gown is made of sage gray French broadcloth overa foundation silk skirt. The guimpe, undersleeves and muff are of Breitschwanz, with a border of the same at the foot of the skirt. The Kaiser collar is extremely high, but it terminates considerably short of the front of the neck, and is finished with a stock- shaped inside collar-band of a glowing shade of wine-colored velvet. Itis very likely that the diminutive fancy jack- etsin Eton, bolero, Mikado, French guard and similar styles will be in marked favor for the spring and simmer seasons. Very smart and stylish French costumes just brought to our shores from some of the most noted designing houses of Paris show these very jackets, accom- panying gowns that are all of cloth, drap d’ete, ee camel’s hair and similar handsome stuffs, Some of the ultra-fashionable young debutantes and matrons are wearing with their tailor-made skirts of cloth or velvet, imported shirt-waists of sheer but closely woven India mull, in white, pink, mandarin, yellow, etc., with deep yokes, aes, and sleeve trimmings of whit Chantilly ace. A very smart arrangement of wide black velvet ribbon finishes the waist on the front, about five yards being used for the choux loops and ends. The shirt waist, from all indications, will be fully as popular for spring and summer wear as it was last year. Already it is prominently in ey- idence in both importing and fancy dry goods houses. Models in every new and pretty form are set forth by fashion designers. Spring “open- ing’’ announcements contain special notices of the shirt-waist exhibit, and dressmakers known and unknown to fame are deluged with questions suggestions and advance orders, - MY QUEEN. 25 Ornaments and trimmings on the top of the skirt at both sides are very stylish. Hither velvets or ribbons placed lengthwise and running five or six inches from the waist down the side of the skirt, carry out the idea very prettily. There is always a question as to how to finish a chemisette for a jacket suit. Ixceedingly high or elaborate neck effects are not well regarded now, and, of course, a plain choker with no orna- mentation is equally out of the question. A pretty idea is a chemisette of tucked white satin with a high, turnover collar what is called the Directoire collar—of the same stuff. The collar may be effectively edged with a small line of black velvet. No. 2439—GIRL’S BLOUSE SUIT, A comfortable blouse suit for girls is made up, for winter wear,in wool fabrics. Pretty plaids in poplins and cash- arg mere eS 9 ne fae a ortunity for dainty / EGA bicae ons, The fren model presents the *';'\ blouse in red plaid, “1. and the skirt in plain red. The model 1s appropriate for cot- ton wash fabrics, as well as woolens. The pattern is cut in sizes 4 to 12 years. Size 8 requires five and one-quarter yards of 27-inch,four and one-quarter yards of 32-inch, or AY three yards of 42- Qu | inch material. As \\\QQ0\\ shown,one and one- AQ quarter yard of 42- inch, with seven- eighth yard of con- trasting material, and five yards of braid for the blouse, and one and one-half yard of 42-inch for the skirt. No. 2457—GIRL’S EMPIRE COAT. Empire models are very popular this winter for both in- doorand outdoor gar- ments. This model is shown in red eloth, gaa: With stitched trim- #74444 ming bands decorat- bing the lower edge ol the short waist. The one-seam aleeve is gathered without much fullness to the wristband. Cheviot cloth, covert, melton and other cloaking material would be suitable for this style of coat. _ The pattern is cut in sizes 6 to 12 years. Size ro requires three yards of 42-inch, or two and = one-half yards of 54-inch ma- terial. COMIC OOO cS (©)