Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 281, 6 October 1917 — Page 9

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She may be a Dresden China type ; she may have olive skin and forty-centimeter eyes ; she may be petite and retroussee of nose; she may be Amazonesque in height, but she MUST be slender. And more, oh, woe she must be youthful. And yet another relentless decision of those who decide destinies of dress she must have hips ! This oracular word will cause shivers of anguish and anger to run unbidden up and down our vertebrae. But this is. no use we have been on food parole, who have enjoyed unlimited liberty as to diet, must again turn our heavy hearts and heads toward assiduous consumption of "Eat and Grown Thin." A contourier remarked the other day, with a shrug of his shoulders, that it was "un peu cruel pour les pauvre

ladees. Like Sherman, Monsieur's vocabulary was limited in this particular instance. It is horrible, unbelievable, but it must be faced, as actual illustrations and descriptions will tend to show. - The bouffaut, bustle and barrel skirts must give way to the svelte, straight and slinky. Coats , which last year left the waistline to ripple irresponsibly somewhere in the rear are chastened by uncompromising

shear into clinging vines which hate to be torn away from the skirt even at the knees. Some latitude is still allowed in separate coats. The authorities in Fashiondom have perhaps bethought themselves of war-time economy, and of the full garments which most of us bought, and all of us strove for last winter, and for this reason have been a bit lenient in cutting top coats. A smart, severe model known as the "Trench Coat" is of tweed waterproof, with two belts run through metal buckles and a snugly-fitting collar, which fastens under the chin or may be thrown back when the wearer is under fire. Another coat reflecting the military is of dark blue Bolivia cloth with collars and cuffs of scarlet and scarlet bandings on the square pockets. Gleaning buttons complete a clever ensemble. .. - Gray is one of the best colors for fall, with blue and buff as close followers. Large fur collars are still being worn, and will probably ia .. worn, whether they are entirely au fait or not. For they are universally becoming and very comfortable. And in these days American" women are wisely thinking of comfort and

looks combined. Metal embroideries appear on collars and cuffs, with an occasional departure as to pockets and belt. The new suit silhouette will bring joy to the hearts of that great majority of women who fell most at home in a "strictly tailor-made." The notched collar, snug sleeve and smooth shoulder and armhole is with us again, while the coats are nearly all finger-tip or knee length. Skirts are sparsely pleated, if at all, and have invisible pockets. Tweed, home-spun, the ubiquitous blue serge, oxford and twills are all in top style. For her who must lean a llttie towards dressiness in her tailieur there is always black broadcloth never old and ever charming. One particularly attractive suit in black French serge has a semi-fitted coat, the back being a masterpiece in fine seams, ending at the waist line with crotachs embroidered in black silk. The collar and revers are finished with these same ornaments, and the crowning attractions are hand-hemstitched collar and cuffs of sheer handkerchief linen. The skirt is plain, with the slightest fullness over the hips, allowed by two tiny box pleats.

As early as last spring women in England" were wearing plain, ready-made suits of blue and of pure cotton. Surely our plain styles are leading us thither and e'er long we shall be doing another bit for our dear ones "somewhere in France" by foregoing wollen suits that they may have socks and other warm comforts. American women are constantly proving, themselves eagerly willing to help in any way toward the equipment of the men in service, and this way prove a big ular that they are consequently cheapiuet, and will not spots are in vogue for sports wear. There has been considerable argument as to the durable popularity of capes. As we do at everything, we have fairly leapt at these all-covering garments, only to lose, by so doing, their principal charm, that of exclusiveness, they have become so universally popular that they are consequently chepiuet. and will not be to the fore in the fall and winter wardrobe of Miladi Ultra. - Separate skirts are quite good, and of course will have their place so long as top-coats are in good style: Heavy satin, trimmed in stitching and cords, is popular in dark colors, while French flannels in stripes and coin spots are in vogue.

Every Women's and Children's garment exhibited at the

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with many other exclusive models in Suits, Coats, Dresses, Waists, Skirts, Sweaters and other wearing apparel, can be seen in our large Ready-to-Wear Department on Second Floor.

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The Very Latest Styles will be showTi at the Richmond's Second Style Show Tuesday evening. Not the styles that only "models" can wear, but those that you will wear and will pass daily on the street and admire. We take great pleasure in inviling you to this Second Style Show which will be offered with NO ADMISSION CHARGED.

It WUtO if You Will Consider This , a Personal Invitation to Visit This House of Fall Fashions and Witness Our Elaborate Showing of

In Ladies9 and Children's Outer Garments

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at the Murray Theater, Tuesday, Oct. 9. Three performances at 2:30 p. m., 7:45 and 9:00. Ladies' and Children's Styles shown by us Exclusively

Our Showing Is Complete The smartest copies of Paris creations together with the best American productions are here. Mere words can hardly do justice to the charming beauty of the new fabrics and trimmings. Only a visit of inspection can impress you with the splendor of this superb display.

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Coats in wonderful assortment. Suits in most charming styles Blouses, best described "Lovely" Dresses of all popular materials Millinery, the last word. Fiirs in exclusive style V Children's Coats in attractive models

LEE B. NUSBAUM

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