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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 4, 1921)
THE BEE: OMAHA. SUNDAY, UEUSMBEK 4, ml. 11 A 1(1 17 1' V 4 Ax II V If.- Revival of Early .Fashions Will Bring Back Romantic Era, Modiste Believes iWoman Weiring Drfii o( Century Afo AMumet Chir actrri.tics of Period, Syi Designer. By MARGERY REX. Ktw York Dec. 3. Will oar new romantic styles in clothes bring tack n era of romance? Will the revival of hoopskirts, lace scuff, tiny faiu and garlanded coif furci cause to live again the deticate creatures who fainted a eaiity and as gracefully as they flirted? And do their garments really affect the characters of women? Sudden changes in demeanor are seen in the drab little girl who sud denly Rets ft new dress. She is transformed. So is the middle aged hitherto uncared for woman whose husband may unexpectedly gain wealth. Her new raiment makes a new woman out of her oftentimes. Miss Ethel Traphagen, expert on dress design, confirms the legend that clothes make the man or wo man. At her studio on Popular street, Brooklyn, she displayed a number of drawings of styles of the past and told me some of her own theories on dress. Miss Traphsgen's Conclusions. - "Undoubtedly wearing clothes barking back to times of romance will make women take on the char acteristics of those periods," Miss Traphagen says. Ot course, you kuow one 01 my nets is mat we go mrougn one in carnation after another, and that when we long for the trappings of some one era we are going back to those days through which we pass ed and which we loved. "In a certain mood a woman puts on a garment to -express that feel ing. Again, when she puts on the dress of a bygont century she as-, suraes thereby the qualities or va garies of the time. ..' - "In-4he different stages of develop ment in our lives we are subject to different moods in which we revert to former experiences. If a woman puts on a Moyen age costume she is apt to feel as the women of those middle ages did. "The fact of woman taking to the bouffant skirts and a rosebud gar landed coiffure shows a positive leaning back to the days of romance. In the 30s and in the 60s there was '. . -it - -i i-r t . r V' ,Si ' if' f IK, J f: f 1 Wi J!- ' I-'"" m a romantic spirit, but there was also hypocrisy. Those crinoline girls looked very sweet and demure, but they were not always so ingenuous as we think them. Spooning and Swooning Customs. "Even when these styles are brought out now there is always a little flippancy added to them." But where, oh where, in our high ly condensed conditions of life is there room for the dear creatures to wear their hoops and succumb to the "vapours" at the slightest provoca tion? . At least girls who swoon easily might be preferable to those ultramoderns some of our readers score so savagely, those who spoon too easily and those whose only "vapours" are the thin streams of cloud that arise from the amber cigaret insulators. "In Victoria's reign," Miss Trap hagen continued, "she was so re pressed that everybody became bot tled up. The styles immediately showed this. The squeezed-in waists the ridiculous stuffed leg-of-mutton sleeves tell of the influence of this strict ruler. "But in America we have a con glomeration of races. Each brings ft different environment and a past. The countries from which they come each have had a .different history of fashion affected in so many ways in the past. No one- silhouette of style predominates today. . r y; , "Clothes influence women greatly. The gingham dress imparts ffiutn and freshness. It speaks oi chili hood and bred and butter days. Brocade makes us feel regal; velvet, dignified and ft little softened. "She who dons taffeta becomes crisp and jaunty like the fabric. Btuti serge is business like and suitable and lends self-confidence. "The rolled-down stockings and all too short skirts we have had for some time give a woman vulgarity. Or, rather, they bring out her in nat vulgarity, for the fact that she wears them shows the quality to be in her. "Colors have ft greater power over ourselves than we imagine. Each has a separate meaning. Yellow speaks to those who can understand it, but blue cannot say what yellow says. Neither can red nor violet. Blue is cold and formal,-but very satisfactory. Green is cool and restful, while yellow is cheerful and brilliant and creates harmony about it. Red is warm and aggressive, orange rather hot, but still very decorative; violet is mystic, mournful and darkening. Light Colon Give Youth. "Light colors give youth, gayety and femininity to women, while the dark shades offer dignity and repose. Neutralized colors have great charm and subtlety." . . What man wouldn't want to pro tect a dainty thing in shell pink or baby blue, and who cares what hap pens to a navy blue serge girl? Little satin toes peeping from be neath a lacy skirt are more tantaliz ing, than plain tight of two little knees that knock. Preserving old let ters in lemon verbena may become a more popular indoor sport than pre serving one's own sweet self in apri cot brandy. . But the romantic girl had lily white hands and wore flowers at her throat This last feat is one mystery we would like explained. The prac tice of lilies-of-the-valley or violets way up near one's larynx is inex plicable. Dr. Bianchi May Head New Latin-American Republic Dr. Julio Bianchi is being men tioned as the most favorable "candi date for the presidential chair of the new Central American Federation of Statesthe union of Guatemala, Salvadore and Honduras. Dr. Bian chi recently was elected as the Gu atemalan representative to the fed eral council of the new republic. The Guatemalan statesman has been prominent in international re lations between the United States and the Latin-American countries and is a familiar figure about Wash ington, where he served as Guate malan minister. Bee Want Ads Produce Results. Practical Gifts For Men and Young Men -'aw THIS will be a Christinas season of thoughtful giving. The useful gift holds sway. Yet you will want to maintain the spirit of the season by selecting carefully the gifts ior your friends and relatives. You will find in this store a complete showing of men's wear, and all was bought for our stock with an eye not only to economy, but the, value that is always expected from goods bought here. Christmas isn't far away. The time to make the most careful choice is before the stores are- crowded with hurried shoppers. We invite you in NOW, to shop at your leisure. ' . Men know your taste is above reproach if you select their gifts at Black's. If you need advice, we will be glad to help you. Make Your Selections Now! These Suggestions Will Help You SHIRTS In all styles, materials and cuts. We are making a special feature of the new things for the season checks, plaids and stripes. The prices will agree with your idea of real economy in holiday buying. Remember in buying Christmas gifts for men that shirts of all kinds are very acceptable dress shirts, oxfords, negligees all are appropriate for some particular need. GLOVES and Mufflers Mocha, buck, suede, chamois, kid our stock pf gloves offers you an ample selection, no matter what your needs may be. The knit silk or angora wool mufflers fulfill a real need with every man. We stocked this year with an eye to pleasing the man who is particular about the smaHer accessories. You won't go wrong if you buy him a muffler here. NECKWEAR and HOSE Did you ever see a man who wasn't glad to receive ties or hose for Christmas? We are displaying silk and knit ties, either the wide-end, bright-colored ones, or the narrow knits. In hosiery wo show silk, wool and cotton, full-fashioned and otherwise. A gift here for all the men folks, from son in school who sports heavy woolen hose above his brogues to father who favors his feet with the lightest of cotton. Charles E. Black 1417 Farnam Street iiiiiF im.o bwm i Another Big Step Toward A Merchandising Ideal ...rV We Desire to Announce That The Brandeis Store 1....'; Now Offer ICtOI Victrolas and Victor Records mCTOR VICTROLAS and Victor v Records need no introduction. For many years the Victor Victrola has bMi accepted' as the standard instru ment in the phonograph world. It is universally recognized as supreme in tonal quality. A New Victrola Service But we intend to introduce a new Victrola Service. Our new depart ment offers a convenient service to the record buyer. Ten "Audition Rooms," artistically appointed, sound-proof and comfortable, assure you of every con venience for hearing and judging records under the most favorable conditions. Largest and Most Complete Stocks We have the largest and most complete stocks of Victor records in the city. You may phone for any record and we will promise a quick de livery. You may also listen to any record by phone. Splendidly Equipped "Audition" Rooms Victor Victrolas will be demonstrated in rooms acoustically normal and by men of long experience, capable of advising you as to just the proper instrument for your home. . ? Buy Victrolas on Convenient Terms In the sale of Victor Victrolas, as in the sale of other merchandise, the Brandeis Store caters to the convenience and comfort of its customers. We are here to serve you and are ready to make your purchase of a Victrola a mat ter of the utmost convenience and pleasure. f Cordial Welcome and Efficient Service We invite you to visit our new phonograph department, Main FloorWest. .We assure you a cordial reception and prompt and efficient service. t$$r' J. L. BRANDEIS & SONS. 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