Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 89, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 February 1912 — SOME OF THE LATEST FADS [ARTICLE]

SOME OF THE LATEST FADS

Point In Favor of Most of Them I* That They Seldom Go to Extremes. The latest in neckwear is the extremely large bow of black or white pleated maline. Frequently both colors are used together, one veiling the other. Novelty features in suit and separate coats consist of the sloping shoulder, belted and collarless effects, long rolling revers, side buttoning and large armholes. Shawl draperies reign triumphant. They are made of the daintiest laces, rich brocades, soft silks and chiffons. Hardly an evening gown appears without this form of trimming. This is the season of elaborate and costly materials. We have gone quite mad about brocaded satin, velvet and chiffon, metal effects and the rich and luxurious effects for which the coronation was responsible. A great favorite is the new material called velour de lafne—a mixed suiting, almost like camel’s hair. It is particularly effective in a white diagonal stripe and there are- variations in tan, light blue and gray. A noticeable’feature at some of the recent fashionable events, including the New York Horse Show, was the very decollete cut of the evening gowns, particularly in the back, where the point ended well toward waist.