Page 4 Advertisements Column 1

Manawatu Herald, 10 February 1898, Page 4

MODES NOW IN VOGUE. j Tailor Gowas No linger Flaiu — rialtaand Folds— Wide Stiffened Skirts. j Sleeves wero large enough' in tho early spring and have increased in dimensions tver since, so much so that a fashionably dressed woman, especially in evening j toilet, oan scarcely enter straight through j ''"''/ i I* \ A SIMPLE STTLIsn DRESS. a doorway, but must turn in rather a crabliko fashion, right shoulder foremost, to avoid crushing the balloon on tho left arm. But, after all, when not too exaggerated, the niodo of embellishing tho shoulders and making tho bodice, and sleeves the salient point in a costume is moro ologant and more in unison with tho lines of form than the opposito extreme of an immense circumference of skirt, crinoline, flounces and furbelows and tight bodices with plain sleoves, making the shoulders and bust look far too insignificant. The plain, close fitting skirts wo have had lately are so becoming that for tho next three months there may be littlo change, except a slight difference in the cut. The front and side breadths will bo gored, and the back breadth plain (instead of en bias, as heretofore) and mounted on the band, with three large plaits at tho back. These must bo lined with horsehair or some stiff lining to keep them out. Nearly all tho bodices aro mado with round waists, and belts are worn with them. Even the tailor made costumes are not plain, as formerly. For morning weai tailors aro making up cloth or fancywoolen materials with three folds or plaits in front and one at tho back of tho bodice, and in this casothero isonowidc box plait in tho back of tho skirt, which appears a continuation of the aforesaid plait in tho - bodice, though divided by the belt or band, and naturally tho skirt plait widens out toward the ground. Tho moro dressy style of robes for visits and 5 o'clock teas is made of silk, moire or somo rich material. There is generally a small yoko richly embroidered on velvet, tho sleeves from elbow to wrist tho same; also tho .waistband. Nearly all tho jackets, mantlos and capes have high standing open collars, much resembling tho medici collar of three or four years ago. In tho way of furs, sable, lamb and blue fox aro in voguo. Ermino is more suitablo for linings. Sablo and other such furs are mado up with a wido flat collar and long stolo ends. Another form has tho Bnmo shaped collar, but comparatively eliorfc ends, liko what was called in years Gono by a"victorino." Tho littlo neck ruffs again in voguo form n most bewitching finish to :i morning, nftornoon or evening dross. Some are AFTEKNOON TOILET. of curled ostrich feathers; others of the bright tips of impeyan pheasant plumes set olosely together; others, more dressy, are of silk cut out in the shape of rose petals and massed together. Then, again, chiffon is puffed and ruohed and alternated with rosettes or flowers. Indeed all have some coquettish finish— a flower at the side or sometimes on both sides. There is no limit to the variety that can be obtained, and they are excessively be« coming, forming a soft frame for a pretty head. Fashion's Echoes. Satin In and will continue $o benmoh in I favor and much worn. The princess shape is also in vogue again, a most elegant gown, close fitting, but with three | — plaits at the bacfc of the skirt. It fastons I down the left side from neck to foot with I fancy silver hooks and eyes sewed outI side. I Laco is plentifully used to ornament I bodices, and eomo wonderful speoimons of I Imitation guipure have been produced. I Russet shoes, mado in a bind of material I known as Bordeaux calf, which has a disI tincfc grain to it, aro very much in demand ft for winter wear, bosh for mon and women. ■ Thoy are mado with both cork and double ■ soles for outside wear. K- Men's caps are principally of Scotoh ■ tweed of light color. Theinost popular of ■ these is the "golf," which has an extremem ly low and full crown that nearly covers H- the visor. ■ A prominent feature this season Is th,e ■ adoption of the Sootoh edge for children's ■ walking shoes. This is an extra wide and style of sole, which is only used outdoor wear and has tljo merit of preVventing tho child from kicking out tho ■toes or wearing the shoe oVor at the side. B Heads aro still used on fur boas, but it Hs newer to fasten suoh boas with tails and Bpaws. Some aro double and encirole the ■throat, and some are lined with satin and ■are much broader. The long boas only ■reach to the knee, and feathers aro worn Hss much as fur. ....