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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 14, 1920)
i Q 3 m m 6 The New Veils March winds and smart sprint hats are in league to encourage "women to wear the flattering new rella. One In the modish leather shade has velvet dots of. a darker brown. Russian mesh, scroll designs, hexagonal mesh, embroidered and dotted effects and lovely silken veilings from France offer much variety In these cobwebby fabrics. In pattern veils can be secured strikingly fashionable models to drape severely simple chapeaux, s w v - Jsi i tvimi 1 1 it I I 1 ir- . m Ir I 1 I tWi Announcing OUR SPRING OPENING, March 14th to March 10th. As revivifying and refreshing' as the gephyra of Spring are these recently created and authentically styled Fashions and Fabrics of the new Spring sea-son.- The silhouettes presented are as engaging as they are varied In - inspiration and richness of materials Fashion has recognized no bounds. Coats, Suits, Frocks and the many other items of apparel are so different and so very modish. Tou are cordially invited to visit our store the coming week, not alone for the purposes of selection, but that you may obtain authentic style information respecting every item of feminine wearing apparel, , ' , Welcome! SPRINGTIME, with its bin skies, flashing sunshlna lal glad spirit of awakening life, as reflected in the sprightly, fashions for Milady's wear at this Joyous season. To mark this gala time at formal opening from March 14th to March 20th, this store will display the latest modes for Spring as interpreted by designers of wide repute, Unusual attention will be given to the smart accessories upon which the success of an otherwise fashionable costume depends. The scope of this Spring exposition expresses the spirit of .this store in its desire to give its patrons opportunities for securing authentic fashions. "Mid so much beauty and variety the choos ing of becoming new. wardrobes becomes delightfully simple and very pleasant Spring Frocks Fashion's partiality to Crepe Georgette as a basis for frocks la one of the outstanding features of this particular exhibit There seems to be no and to the chic effects she has accomplished with it Very appealing are the printed Georgette Frocks with pat terns outlined effectively with beads, other Georgette Frocks nonohanlantly assume cascade draperies at the hips, low waistlines or Turkish hems. Developed of taffeta are Frocks Eton In ten dency, bouffant at the hips, muchly beruffled or plain. To prove that it is all embracing this display shows also plenty of tailored modes la trleotlne. Spring Suits To choose a suit this spring is a pleasant duty for one can find modes la trleotlne that are delightfully simple, yet smartly tailored and trimmed with fine bindings of groegrsla. Embroidery, braiding and fringes allow few mitts to escape without their dis tinctive touches, while on some fine tuckinga and stitching give a more severe appearance Skirts retain the slender silhouette, while added width Is cleverly Inserted in knife pleated panels. In Jackets the jaunty little Eton often tops a plaited skirt . Tuxedo Jackets and slight modifications are youthful la their treatment ' ' " v Spring Coats and Wraps The day of the Polo Coat is here and certainly no one will regret its Invasion of fashion, for it is universally becoming. It may be developed of camel's hair or polo cloth, but always it Is possessed of ample patch pockets; belt and convertible collar. It Is most delightfully and gener ously Interpreted here. In Justification of their sturdinese, coats of tweed assume mannish lines. Trleotlne Coats, In some instances, follow suit but most often they are cleverly flared at the hem or Quite the opposite In ef fectwide at the hlpline. Truly in this display there is much charm. , There's a penchant for cape style garments where a dressy wrap is required. Exquisite Duvetynes, Peachblooms, Peaude Pache and Satin wraps display a tendency toward the elaborate In trimming, rich em broidery and fur bands of the lighter weight fur squirrel particularly fa vored. Fringe on silk wraps gives an added charm. j Spring Blouses and Skirts i - One may select handmade bkraseB from 'France, exquisite in the fine ness of fagoting, lace insertions and hand-run tucks. Other lingerie blouses are made lovely with drawn-work done in faraway Filippino villages. Batistes, nainsook, voiles and handkerchief linens bear charming touches of individuality. In Georgette, Mignonette and Crepe de Chine smart over blouses have been developed. Gay embroidery, beading and appliqued de signs adorn them, making a smart costume when combined with a slim skirt of satin. . . " ' . In separate skirts slender lines prevail, although entire plaited skirts or panels of plaitings give added width in many models. For sports and general wear nothing has quite the popularity of the plaid skirt In Fan-Ta-Si, Satin, Twills and Taffetas, afternoon skirts are more decorative and adapted for wear with the tunic-ed overblouse of filmy fabric. Spring Millinery marked Chinese Influence is perhaps the moat interesting feature about this millinery display. It Is most charmingly reflected In hats of Astee, Dandelion and Brown tones. In contour, too, from the land of popples many close-fitting, small modes take inspira tion. Eats of glistening liseries, slpper straw, patent leather and "glittering cellophane have abruptly upturned brims and brilliant trimmings. Picture hats are developed of horse hair and malinea. Typical Sports Hats are felt and ribbon modes, some of the most alluring of which are presented In Jade. Taken all In all, this showing la a marvel of completeness la variety of eolortngs and styles. Spring Sweaters loathe to give up fringe as trimming, one designer has em ployed It fetchingly on the Tuxedo revers of novelty weave silk sweaters. Lovely, too, and just as novel is the silk sweater In sur plice effect Its surplice ends encircle the waist and tie la an en gaging bow at the back. Captivating; In their daah and youthful ness. Slip-on models; of gayly colored wools, occupy an Important part la this exhibit Simple types prevail for those whose tastes are more conservative. Peacock Bine, Rose, Gold, Orchid and Jade are acme of the tones from which one may choose. The very newest sweaters feature demure short sleeves to wear with short sleeved gowns. The New Hosiery There never was anything so lovely or so diversified as the many fascinating styles of new hosiery. Clocks are developed m embroidery, drop stitch and lace, forming smart accessories for a street frock or tailleur. With gowns sad for those times when one must be a bit more elegantly elad the lacs hose Is sarqinslU and of a j The New Gloves Fashion decrees that for the very . smartest effect the gloves must be white or of a very light tone, and long. So Milady wears them white or very light sad long. In heavy fabric, fine kid or silk, an eight-button glove with corded Or embroidered back Is of a fashionable and service able length. Silk gloves display tuck ings and embroidery to break the monotony from the elbow to the wrist - Slip-on gloves with wrist straps ire much worn with street appareL The New Ribbons Summer frocks are of a ffimlnees that Is enhanced by ribbon decoration. Lingerie too, Is a combination of laces, silks and ribbon. In pastel colors there are lovely satin ribbons, also many Roman stripes In bright colors. For sashes, bags and millin ery purposes the collection of rib bons In silk, satin and velvet is wide. Metallic embroidered, and rlohly brocaded ribbons are gorgeous in colorings and texture. Spring lUnderthings Springtime colorings have even Invaded the realm of uiiaerthmgS. For instance, one finds chemise, night gowns and other Intimate bits of apparel m Orchid and Canary where only white or perhaps a delicate flesh tint -ras Sound before. Underthmgs of Bine Georgette are also Intsrasting novelties. But outnumbering them all, here are countless eotten ereatiotui enhanced by hand sewing, French and Philippine embroidery, and Valet" elennes lace. The ideal wardrobe will Include plenty of both types, Last, but by no means least, are Irresistible negligees. ' , '" : ' '' - ' . Children's Spring Apparel No flower in a garden was ever more beautiful than the blossoms. which bloom la colorful profusion en youthfully styled organdie and voile frocks. For little girls fashion also favors trim tailored frocks of linen and percale. Among both types one finds sashes and embroideries. But even if one's frock Is pretty one cannot do without a coat so fashion has provided hosts of adorable Juvenile coat styles. Included are pastel tinted garments In taffetas and dozens of sturdier models in such practical color Ings as brown and navy blue. , The New Bags : Little plaitings, ruchlngs and frills trim the new bags, many of which are larger. . permitting one to carry an extra pair of gloves with com fort Beaded bags axe made in graceful pouch style with, unusual fastenings at the top. Embroidered silks and moire bags have carved frames of tortoise, metal or composition. : The New ; Corsets Corsets are most important to the satisfactory fit of new clothes. Before you select a single suit or frock, It would be wise for you to be fitted In one of the charming new models. They show somewhat more of a curve at the waist line this year. Scientifically designed to support the figure, the new corsets become an aid not an annoyance, and make ' possible a graceful carriage, elimin ating fatigue. Embodying the crisp fresh-' ness of early Spring, lovely collars and colorful vests are charming with smart new costumes. The New Shoes It's the variety to this spring's offering of shoes which make It Interesting. One may be secure in the knowledge of being correctly shod tor every occasion when there are endless oifords, pumps sad boots from which to choose. Soft kid pumps, cordovan oxfords, kid boots with light tops, slim satin ties, pumps the right sort of footwear with which to re plenish one's wardrobe. The New Fabrics Of an Indescribable loveliness are the colorings and texture of the new silken fabrics, readily adaptable to gowns graceful and charming. Crisp taffetas vie with supple satins. Soft surfaced woolens In duvetyn and lightweight velours this season are twilled or honey-combed. In tricotins - and twins one has the foundation for smart tailleurs. Embroidered Swisses, organdies, voiles, dimities and fine linens sure Irresistible in their beauty and suggestion of spring days. Add ectarful louen . of Spring to your costume by wearing a nosegay of wee sua or metallic flowers. There are many to choose from here 1 :: V CfflsaflSSS - ELABORATENESS has usually been a feature of our previom d Spring Openings -but this year,, in furtheranee of our policy of advocating moderation in buying, we will show exten sive lines of moderately priced merchandise of high quality along with the more elaborate things. "I V i