Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 281, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 November 1913 — IS SEASON FOR BEAUTY [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

IS SEASON FOR BEAUTY

FEMININE FINERY NEVER SO LUXURIOUS AS NOW. Bhowing of Imported Frocks by One New York House Reveals the Ex-, travagance That laT to Be Marked. The shops are all displaying femining finexy calculated to arouse the enthusiasm even of the most indifferent observer, but one house on lower Broadway had on view last week a collection of imported frocks whicH struck the: high note of the season with regard to extravagance. Elsewhere were found models as beautiful, hut nowhere else were so many superb creations shown in one group. Every famous French dressmaker was represented by the best of his or her productions, and looking over the scores of elaborate ipodels and reading the price labels, one could not help exclaiming over the extravagance which can justify a shrewd buyer In catering after this fashion to American women. The only conclusion is that American purses must be full and American husbands and fathers must be very indulgent. But if this is to be a season of unusual extravagance it is also to be

a season of exceptionally beautiful clothes. ( This fact has been evident since the first autumn models began to drift across the seas, and the collection of frocks referred to above e-n--phaslzed it, underscored it, pqt exclamation marks after it. After a general survey of the exhibit, one was left with a dazed impression as of a riot of velvets and furs, chiffons and laces, wonderful gleaming embroideries and supple silken siuffs in lines of indescribable beauty. But closer study revealed the unity in variety and resolved the bewildering confections into their component parts.

/ Our sketch show* A gown of Chantilly' lace and chiffon. A bright bit of color was added in the way of a deep reddish-purple belt and garlands of roses of harmonizing tones. The blouse and tuxiic were of white chiffon. The profusion of intricate embroidery and beads Is one of the most pronounced features of the handsome evening frocks and a quantity of dull gold and silver is another thing that leaves a distinct impression. Velvet and fur are omnipresent, aid brocades arer claiming a surer hold than was accorded to them wheh. manufacturers and dressmakers combined to push them last year.

MARY DEAN.

Chantilly Lace and Chiffon.