Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 February 1910 — Fads and Fancies [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Fads and Fancies

The new colors a]re all subdued, delicacy aqd refinement adding charm to their beauty. Wide wale herges and other coarse weaves are worn by girls more tha.n the smooth cloths. The newest coiffure is flat in front and piled heavily over the ears. It is called the Brittany. » Jet buttons are a favorite mode of adding the invaluable touch of black to a colored garment. The new felt hats are lovely, the felt in many cases being difficult to distinguish from cloth. 4 Many of the handsomest silk gauzes have printed borders which work well Into the new draperies. The spherical button in gilt and also in silver, is appearing among the novelties in dress trimming. - > Black waists are popular and are shown in net, crepe, voile, messallne, taffeta, mpire and satin. Coats for fancy wear have lace insertion on the collar. It is usually

placed to form an inset panel. Again, lace is used on the cuffs, entirely covering them, and a belt is designed of lace on the cloth and cut to point low at the front. All pieces are stitched to the jacket.