WINTER GARMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1702, 19 March 1913, Page 2

WINTER GARMENTS.

MVHNINO I'TKX'KH AND WRAPS. [llr iMoaivN,] 11, In iitiimlly thi» time of tho ycor Unit, with n vl'iw to preparing for tho aililml ijiilttUcii brought by the winter scatton, iniwl. women ln'gln to carefully ennulilur l.lin (|ii(<nUnn of their garments for lliii (mMiliig inontlm. Uncli year seems to brliiK Into play m>mo frcnli attraction, elllicr In nmliiriul, cut, or combination of i.'oloui'ii, mill, if anything, tlie suggestions anil modes I'nr Hie coming winter promise lo be pniiK'iiliirly artistic in their ell'ecl.H. Such at least is tho impression that Irt left upon one's mind after visiting the luri;e shops in the city. It, is siilisfuctory to note that veiled fabrics are to bn used just as much as ever, ami when it is considered what'.delightful colour harmonics may be obtained by such means, us well as the soft grace of outline, low would beinoun, tho lack of change in that respect. Lace ap'parently is being greutly, used for trimming, as well (is fur, and in the latter case a particularly rich effect is obtained by the use of good materials. A beau : lif ul instance of this was to be seen in a French creation shown at Messrs. Kirkealdie and S.tains's showrooms ,by Mr. Page, at present in charge of Ibis branch of tho establishment. The fabric itself

was of fine corded silk, the colour of gvcQii Chartreuse, brocalod with gold thread, and heavily embossed with white velvet—a study in line effect, with all the touches fpr which tho French artist in dross is so noted. The low-cut bodice was draped with creamy-tinted lace, causht in at tho waist with silver thread medallions, the skirt tapering down to (be i'cet, where it was bordered all round the hem with skunk fur, the material itself being caught into carelessly graceful folds just above the beginning of the narrow pointed train. Another French frock was of grenadine satin (a. new material) of the colour of Devonshire creani, the bodice being trimmed with crepe ninon and gold threaded lace bordered with tiny gold balls, while the skirt was draped with eido-panels reaching to the knee. From there the remainder of the skirt in the front was gathered into a single ruclicd effect, Teaching to tho hem, finished, with n graceful draped effect at tho back. The grenadine satin is of a duller and softer appearance than others wo have met with, and'is possibly all the richer looking for that. A handsome dress of this material for an elderly lady was in black, trimmed with buttons and relieved with heavy cream lace, while .another black gown of tho same material had the transparent black yoke bordered with an edging of emerald green threaded ■ insertion, large green buckles finishing the waist, back, and front.

Blue Still In Favour. Blue, and above all sase blue, is still very much .to be met with, and among some charming gowns were two of pale saxe blue veiled'• entirely with mist-grey crepe ninon, with just here and there a touch of tho blue peeping out from tho folds of grey. April skies at Home must surely have been the source of their inspiration in the mind of their creator. One was trimmed with opalescent embroideries, " and tho grey softly draped tunic fell over deep accordeon pleats of the ninon with which the saxe blue cliarmeuse was contented. Another frock, which was a most delightful study in grey, was cf soft mistily grey cliarmeuse, partially veiled 1 with beaded ninon, crystal fringe bordering thi edges of the tunic. It was a very soothing, graceful frock, and one oould not imagine anyjne quarrelling in' tho' 1 slightest degree with its fortunate wearer, who'ever she might be. The sight of it would djspel all feelings of irritation. "Black and white combined are always chpmiiig, and some desirable, frocks in these two oolpurs were to ho seen. One was of whito charmeuse, veiled with hand-embroidered crystal ninon, over which was Worn a pointed tunic of black ninon. A choii of b.ack and white satin finished' the waist, aid completed n distinctly elegant frock. Another simple and charming gown was of white charmeuse, with tunic of black Spanish lace. Accordeon-pleafcd -.skirts are evidently being brought back again, and whether they ,aro harbinger of tho full skirtagain will remain to I)? seen. One frock Lad the bodice and tunic of white lace, and ninon, finished with touches of blue and pink, and the skirt was entirely of accordeon-pleated ninon. It.rcasa .very dainty garment. Anothei fcaturo .of which tho ICirkcaldie and Stains establishment has made a speciality are tho one-piec« ready-to-wear theatre frocks and liouso frocks fot the, afternoon, dainty garments in crepo. and ninon of all shades, collarless, and with elbow sleeves, while yet another specialty are overdresses in -ningn, .crepe, etc., which can be slipped over frocks that are perhaps somewhat out of date, or' too well acquainted with to be worn longer with any sense of satisfaction liy their owner. A hint for tho coining spring is to bo found in the fact that some of the frocks are given, a tunic effect merely by a deep fold or tuck which is ; inserted in. the skirt about knee-height. Many of the spring frocks will bo made with this, one is told.

Evening Wrapj, Special attention is being paid to even, ing wrapsi and never bcfpro has use been mado of such vivid tints in materials as this season. They simply cannot bo too bright, according to the law, and a distinctly new feature about, them is that the sleeve, while being-as iarge and wide as ever about the shoulder; tapers off when it reaches tho lower part of the arm, and is quite close fitting, 1 a fact that no one can regret, in renjembrance of draughty theatres and halls. Rieh-look-ing materials are ÜBed—satin, panne, and heavily-embossed velvet among them, and frequently they are trimmed with fur. A covetable garment was in passion-flower blue panne, falling in mbst graceful folds from ihe shoulders, with tlio new sleeves, and with trimming of skunk fur. Another was of heavily-embossed velvet, beautifully cut, and also trimmed with fur. Both of these were French. Many of tho new evening cloaks have the spade collar, and many charming ex? am pies are to be seen in.deticate pastel Few feminine hearts can resist contemplating the allurements, of furs and the sleek-looking sealskin coats that have made their appearance this seawn. Very 1 handsome arc tho Alaskan and the £ea| musquash coats, and something/may lie gathered of their price when one learns that in some 'of them it is estimated every inch round costs four pounds. Particularly handsome was a long niolo coat with deep collar of smoke cfllonred fox fura. It was beautifully cut, and was a French garment. For those whose purses or whose inclination does not lead them in the way of these expensive pleasures, and, strange to say, there are some of the latter, .there are iimst useful, and at the same ■ time smart-looking long coats in blanket tweeds of varying colours. For motoring they would b's most serviceable.