Ladies' Column.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 369, 4 June 1903, Page 2

Ladies' Column.

FASHION Afii|'j|ißis 554 FEMI$Jh»fl&

~•• (Am. Bights Bksebveo.)

A MILITABT COAT. fpBEE-QUARTEB length military b coats are among the smartest and • newest wraps for serviceable wear. hj jcoat v ofAihU dark Dine tweed or rough cloth, with reveres and oafls f seed -with white- moire handsomely braided in black. The military collar (wbich can be closed) is lined en suite, and the coat is fastened down

the front with •.' frcgs' - and cords. The same design might be copied in deep dahlia-red cloth or green cloth. Pockets are provided at the sides, and at the back a short strap of clofra, with mitred ends, hold together the fulness o? the coat at the waist-line, the strap having buttons or cord 'qarrels' at the ends. The rovers can' meet to the neck when desired.

FANCIES IN SLEEVES. '* '•"-' ,As sleeves are features of chief importance in respect to-bodices, and by their' cut and style ;denot& 1 almost more quickly than any other part of a dress whether the gown to which they are united is demode or of the very, latest, it is obvious that the question qfi sleeves is one that cannot be lightly, dealt with. The 5 -group of designs oh this page gives, several pretty suggestions for fashionable sleeves. No. 1 is a pleated sleeve for derii-toilette purpose's, and is suited to thin silk, finished with a deep ruffle of lace.: No. 2is very smart, and looks well

in cashmere with velvet cuff and strap |||||Sj|g:}we Bee a new blouse—sleeve-with* decorated with groups of graceful sleeve ] folr teagowns, and looks beautiful if carried out in ChuSa crepe, or Japanese silk bordered iwitbi giftpurei.. JToi IkA particularly well suited to chiffon or spotted mousseline, and lace,* the cap at the shoulder being one of the newest and most popular fancies. No. 6 is a charming sleeve of, modified Kimono type, suitable: for",.tea- ft jackets, Kimono blouses ''.:'%, pririceßse' gowns. It is tucked 'and ir'mmed with an embroidered border. A beautiful style for .lace is seen in the evening sleeve

No. 7, caught tip at the elbow with a band ] and rosette of velvet. No. 8 is typical of < qnite the latest thing in sleeves, and is ' suited to corduroy velvet or pthei stiff | materials. The design suggests a close-] fitting sleeve, slit, up on the outer seam j and inserted, with a shaped fulness of j material, drop-buttona being used asj decoration aad a caff of lace finishing the j ;sleeveafe the-wr^st.., N.o, 9 ia a very smart) sleeve with new,and striking ccff, strapped at the wrist; it is a'capitalisleeve for velvet. No. 10 is a beil-Bhaped coat' sleeve, with istitched frills. "

' /'life , M CK^OATEES » ' and stoles of lace are pettj^^tnr|s| v of the winter admirable helps/ in fre%hnft|r blonses. The coite|||f in a variety of ways, no> a bolero, now as an and again as a sleeves. It is an inas piece-lace of effectire design,...'niob-looking and decorative, is procurable at a very small price, and the coatee need not oat into a large amount of material. It should be mounted on a transparency to better preserve its sbanj. Of course, the appearance of the lace oan be enriched by the application of a few i*: jewels.' Blue stones, in particular, are uaed' for lace decoration, and if mixed with .a few round pearls, and perhaps a few crystal; are charmingly effective. There is so much glitter nowadays on evening the iridesence proceeding from multitudes of sequins with which garnitures pale blue stones (without glitter) and pearls sparsely used., prove far more uncommon an'i i than an cver-abtthdance of sparkling gee-gaws. Decorating lace with imitation turquoises or pink corals and pearls, is a pretty employment for fair fingers, and women with time on their hands might profitably employ their leisure by be-jewelling—discreetly and fcaafcef ally —eoatees or .blouses; of lace for their personal wear during tha seasoH -or for gifts; \ A few green-, tarquoises are a pretty change from the more .ordinary blue stone, and when Sewn to a collar or stole ol lace are very effective. ■