Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 March 1905 — WOMAN AND FASHION [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

WOMAN AND FASHION

Rlnsple and Stylish. This slipple, stylish suit Is of lightweight cloth, a soft gray and dark blue mixture, the threefold stitched seams corded with blue silk, the design done In blue silk Persian cord. The smart cape Is a new Parisian mode, worn over a blouse of the cloth,

with leg o’ mutton sleeves, the long cuff buttoning to the elbow. The cape has a plastron front, with revers and collar of blue silk, the deep fitted girdle being of the same, as also the smart little tie. Shiny shoes and gray stockings are correct with this suit. For Stoat Women. Most large women think it best to stick closely to black, and while this is wise judgment they must not forget that there is black and black. A shiny, lustrous black, such as satin, messaline and the rest (and in woolen goods mohair), is just as enlarging In effect as light colors. Crepe de chene, broadcloth of a dull finish, wool crapes and materials of s like nature are the only ones that reduce the apparent size. In fact, these goods, even in light colors, will not make one look any larger than a black that is shiny and reflects the light The keynote of the materials used by stout women must be flatness, in weave as well as color. That is the real secret of dressing to appear small. Summer Shirt Waists. The summer shirt waist proper is to revert to its original form—that is, it will be made on severer lines than has been the custom in the last few years. For one thing, it will not have the pouch front. Other differences noted are in the sleeve, which is slightly full, raised at the top and finished with a narrow starched cuff. The lines of the waist depend wholly on the figure it is to fit. Some waists have a small yoke, with the material hanging from it in narrow side or box plaits. Others are gathered with moderate fullness into the collar band. As for stuffs, there is to be a return to the hair stripes or fine checks and perhaps dots, although stripes and fine checks come first. Smart Spring; Coat. The new jackets for spring are being shown now, some of them being out of the beaten track and very 'smart. Among these the plaited styles seem to be the favorite. The jacket proper is very plain, made with seams in front and back, extending to the shoulder. This is not only a newer cut, but it is a style easier fitted than the dart coats.

After the coat is fitted oue has only to apply the plait over the seam, and the garment is practically finished. The collar may or may not be used, just as one desires. The sleeve is finished with a box plait also, and the whole makeup of the coat is generally good. Any woman can make such a coat as this, and It will be a good fitting one too) How to Wear Tosr Hat. “Small hats worn well forward” comes the whisper of spring styles wafted across the Atlantic. The hats designed for the opening season at Nice and Cannes are so made and so worn, and they may with safety be taken as foreshadows of spring fashions in millinery. Beside this modest style of hat the excessively broad lines, which were so much in vogue only a short time ago, begin to look greatly exaggerated.

WOOLTEX SPRING SUIT.

NORFOLK JACKET.