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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 13, 1911)
THE" OMAITA SUNDAY' BEE f 'AUGUST 13.1911. C3 3 ryfl i if .J 3 4, ner VUonnel J -Mix: ' V' V Jr . ' LL:.-a A great use of navy blue is made, in the models for early fall. Floral trimmed hats, too, are in great vogue Not a great deal of opportunity is afforded for a varia tion from the idea of massed trimming. The hat shown is' of dark blue straw trimmed in dark blue dahlias. V r 5 - f ' 7 St Ml One of the new chiffon tunics designed for wear hh afternoon- gowns. These short tunics, em bellished with odd designs in embroidery or shirring, most of which ere taken from the Arabic, Bytantine or East Indian, are in great favor in Pans at the present moment. . T la th little novel touches on one s cos tume eacft eeaaon that spell out smartness and Individuality In clothes, yet people have different Ideas about clothes. A fa mous actress haa declared that she dresses to suit her nose. An equally renowned woman writer ssys: " O. my dear. I never trouble myself about what I war. My ms44 la treasure." In no way can a woman express her personality and Individuality aa In the way she wears her clothes; and lothes have an effect upon nerves and character which some women are alow to realise. Take a simple Inci dent In proof of It; If one feels out of sorts or tempted to conversational cyclones, she will marvel at the chance f feelings brought about by putting on a frock she Is particularly fond of and dressing her hair becomingly. Try It some day and see. Teen there Is the woman worker who Is too fagged for" anything " at the end of a hot day's work. If Instead f throwing herself on a couch with a novel she changed aer working clothes for something utterly frivolous she. too, would realise the Influence of clothes. .-Tight Clothes of any description are especially Injurious In a psychical ss well as physical way, to the woman who works, whether she be a brain worker or a muscle worker. Still extreme looseness of attire la hardly more desirable, except at times when complete relaxation is desired. The happy medium is found In garments that fit well without causing thetr wearer to Be uncomfort ably conscious of them. A woman's gown should bear practically the same re lation to her that a frame doea to a picture. It should never Intrude, never become more Important than the picture Itself. I have often wondered why women do not study thetr type mora, and then Intensify It. Why Is It that stout women 'do not ' realise; that they took best la soft stuffs and velvets? . Why will they wear these tight plain clothes? The seml-nttlng suit with a skirt of medium width and the long eeml-fltttng coat are the things for the women of too solid proportion. There Is also one good rule for her In house gowns. Let the stout woman carry aer waist line high, never attempt to push It down. Then a stout woman must never stint herself on money paid out for a good coreet. These are the founda ' tlon of all good to come. ' They 'need not be made to rder, but they must be bought after deliberation and fitted to cover her defects. The corset with the low bust Jnlshed eft with braaslers ts better than the corset 'with &gn bust which pushes the flesh up to her neck. The more the walat Una Is obliterated on a stout figure and the atralghter the line over the hlpa. which can only be obtained from the high waist, ths better the figure. Of course a lot depends the wsy the skirt. U cut The new basque bodice is a featured mode I9r fall blouses. Many novelties arc being attempted in sleeves, and while generally speaking some form of kimono efftct will prevail, there are a number of crinoline sleeve of the bishop order shown. V4; r V if A 4 '.if J The most marked feature in millinery at the present time is the great popularity of the high-crowned hat. An increasing number of models of this character are continually being shown. The hat shown is of white straw with bow and facings of dark blue velvet. ' No stout woman can afford to cut any skirt aa short as the slender woman does and she cannot wear It as nar row or as plain. No matter what fashion says, she cannot wear Jackets that alope In at the back and are cut off short at the hips. Her style Is the straight coat that covers the turn of the hips. Is heavily weighted at the seams In order that the lines may be kept straight and this Is an Im portant point and they must fasten over the lowest point of the bust. The coat that buttons to the neck on a straight line la often becoming to a woman who Is long from the shoulders to the bust, fclie'can acrentuite this length by wearing a high turnover collar that is snugly pressed to atsy fist The peasant or kimono sleeve may be adapted to her figure. If It Is cut to fit the arm. the kind that runs to the waist line Is awkward on most figures, but decidedly ungraceful on her. These sleeves for her must be treated with respect and moderation. She muat also taboo the sailor collar, and stripes she must avoid aa she would pudding for dinner, and the buglea and bangles of Babylon she must gsxe st sfar. feteadily and persistently fashions refuse to recogntze the fat woman. The trend Is towards the hipless, bust leas, slender, willowy type, and the fat woman must practically study out her own atyle to conform to the type. Fashion has been kind to the stout woman Intone way this sesson there are so many little attractive fanclea or noveltlea of dress offered that help to give long lines, Individuality, and smartness to any frock. . There art sashes galore: thoae for the atout wdman are usually In black velvet with the loops brought high at the back and made to spread outward st the sides and long ends finished with heavy fringe. Many are the freakish fsncles with which these sash ends are trimmed; soma are fringed with email silk balls knd ethers the ends are almost lost to view beneath a veiling of delicate chiffon, though the looped bow is left uncovered. ' The floating train, which Is a variation of the sash; has been In vogue for some little time. It can be csrrled pvsr tba arm like a scarf and In on of Its many varieties can be wound about tHe shoulders to act as a scarf. The return of the thick ruche at the foot of the gown Is an other novelty. The coming season will be one of lace adornment, and lace Is shown wonderfully combined with open and rslsed embroidery snd Jeweled- beads. The single flat Jabot of lace continues de rlgeur and the large collars, revers, a,nd deep turn back cuffs will continue to be worn well Into the winter. , The Importance of . the handbag has grown tremen dously during the last seas n. Once upon a time, in a true story opening, a woman bought a bag to hold htr money and the memoranda tho might use on her shop ping tours. .Today nhe hat clmot ss irsny bags as she has hats or frocks. There are bsgs of leather, brocade, moire, tapestry, velvet, pongee, linen, and lace in fact, In every material to match each gown. A veil, too, must be correct or the effect cannot be chic. When the selection is as varied as It Is at ths veil counter It certainly seems that each woman might be able to choose veils which lend charm to the face rather than cover herself with a veil that adds years to her age or brings Into prominence the weak points she should be most anxious to soften. The newest shads in vellx Is called cafe au lalt or, la some shops, rust color. It has the advantage of novelty over the white veils. As these veils wash perfectly, they are an excellent pur chase. It Is ths little novelties of the hour, the correct finish ing touches, that maks the gown In many Instances, and It certainly Is Inharmonious accessories that ran mar It. Neckwear, scarfs, veils, gloves. Jewelry, entrancing as they may be, should not be considered unless they har monise with a particular costume with which they are to be worn. Each aeceaeory, regardlees of Its value, haa Its time and place; It Is Important to select the appropriate fin Ishlsg touch. When the proper type of article has been chosen It Is thsn thst ths wise woman completes the color schema of her costume by securing the ahadea that blend and harmonise. The skill with which a woman makes this selection marks he a an artist In the world of fashion. v -a i ' ' ' Ml JK East India effects are the high novelty for fall and winter. Designs, patterns and colorings in India prints and embroideries are everywhere featured. This attract ' ive blouse of pongee is decorated with small bands of India embroidery.