Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1911 — THE BOUDOIR [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

THE BOUDOIR

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THE LURE OF THE FUR

MAKEB UNFAILING APPEAL TO , WOMEN OF*TABTE. Introduction of Fur Accessories or Trimmings Necessary to Place Cloak, Suit or Gown in UsWinter Class. There is something about combination of fur and lace or fur and other sheer fabrics that makes an unfailing appeal to women of elegant tastes. It id as If it were always summer in the gay land of fashionables and the introduction of fur necessary to place the coat or wrap or gown in the winter

season. Therefore we have draped gowns showing chiffon with fur border or the flimsiest, and most charming, of net Tfr chiffon sleeves finished with bands of fur. There is a hint of the regal in fine furs and wearing them lends an* “air" to the costume which Is over with fine lace. Tennyson re-

minds us that “splendor, dear to wommen” marks the choice of their apparel. Fur is everywhere introduced In

millinery, scarfs, gowns and fancy muffs. Tho fad of the season is hat and muff to match with a satin scarf which may or may not be bordered with fur. The pretty lady In decollete gown with big fur muff and hat, may appear at once inconsistent and charming to the masculine observer, but she is riot really depending on her fur accessories as a means of keeping warm. She is wearing them for effect and provides herself this season with an ample and enveloping cloak, worn In the fashion of an Indian blanket, and for real warmth. This apparent shapelessness in cloaks Is another Instance of deceptive appearances for every fold in the drapery Is carefully considered by the maker. All those who possess good furs should take the best care of them. They are growing more precious from year to year, as the demand outruns the supply. But in millinery there will be no lack for millinery furs are clever imitations, as a rule.

JULIA BOTTOMLEY.