Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 4, 1909, Page 58

Fashions in Lingerie The Fashionable Slender Figure Demands the Most Carefully Tailored Undergarments—Sheer and Dainty Materials Are Features of the Spring Undergarments. HE combination garments that first introduced several seasons ago are crude attempts at lin- gerle talloring In comparison to models recently. brought out. Past seasons this term meant nothing more nor less than the petticoat or drawers jolned with the corset cover by a stralght belt of embrcidery or beading. The combinations of today are well de- signed, cut and made to conform to every line of the figure without the slightest suggestion of fullness anywhere and at the same time are as comfortable and prac- tical as they are pretty. A Few Choice Late Novelties. The general vogue for the cne-plece dresses makes it necessary to do away with any undergarments that will mar the smoothness of the outer garment. For the ‘woman who wears the short petticoat there are the three-piece combinations which serve the purpose of corset cover, drawers and short petticcat. A knee-length pleated drawer-skirt is one of the recent imported novelties which is well liked by good dressers. The princess drawer Is another high-class novelty combination which is cut In one plece like a princess. Another departure in lingerie tafloring s the shortened walst in the corset cover and the high cut skirt-drawer is true empire fashlon. The high-class combinations are also drawn to & point in front and are fitted very snugly so that garments worn over them should fall. smoothly without wrinkles. Popular Combination Garments. Drawer and corset cover, combinations are the most popular of lingerie styles. The princess skirt cut in plece or in semi-effect is another popular garment. Cover and short skirt combinations. are favored . by women who must wear more than one skirt. Knickers and extreme short fitting petticoats are shown only for the ultra dressers. Separate skirts, corset covers and drawers are still:to be seen. In gowns, the slip-over, low neck gar- ments are much in evidence, while the banded empire has lost none of its vogue. Among the French lingerle the chemise in still to be seen, Dbut the tendency for tallored underwear has done much to dis- popularize the chemise. Sheer Material, Dainty Embroidery. There 1s a continuance of vogue for sheer and soft materials. Cross bar and striped dimities, embroldered and dotted swiss, batiste and allover embrolderies are employed extensively. The high-class gar- ments show a great deal of sheer linen, French batlste and hand embroideries in dainty floral design. There 1s also'a wide employment of fine linen laces for the high end, while val. stfll remains a popular lace for the less expensive numbers, Much is done with embroidered flouncing, for drawers and corset covers are often made entlrely of the flouncing. Convent- made embrolderies in simple designs are finding favor with all classes of dealers. The general tendency in lingerie is for dainty simplicity. X Colors in Lingerie, One of the most pronounced novelties in lingerie this season Is the use of colored embreideries. Of course, only the, light and delicate shades are used, such as light blue, pink and hello, and great care is taken not to make the color too pro- nounced. The wide use of ribbon in color has paved the way for this color treat- ment in the new lingerie, but ribbons can be removed during the laundering process and the colored embroideries must stand the test of washing. All white lingerle, therefore, is shown in larger numbers, for the colored varfety is at present considered quite ultra; to be used by the overfastidi- ous, who want thelr undergarments to har- monize with the general color scheme of the tollette. Gloves. The tendency for black and white gloves, among the high class of trade, promises to become more general the coming sea~ son. Not only for dressy wear is there such a demand for black and white, but for streot wear more black gloves have been s0ld this winter than for many sea- sons. The indications for early spring point to wide demand for the short glove in glace, suede, the heavier leather and even silk, when it becomes warmer, buyers of the large department stores seem o be pretty confident that during summer the long gloves of silk and lisle will be as much in demand as ever. For early sell ing the large oty stores have quite a showing of the season’s mew colors and shades for matching purposes, but as the season advances there is always a large demand for the colors that harmonize rather than match the costume. In silk gloves there is a wide showing of black and ‘white. White especlally looks very promising for midsummer sellihg. Tan has become a leading staple color. In welght, stitching and style of leather, there is no declded change in glove fashions. There has been a better demand for “one clasp leather gloves stitched in mmnnish glove effect by the smart dressers, but for gen- eral selling the fine glaces and suedes seem to bo better ltked. Trimmings and Buttons. For summer there is a wide showing of embrojdered wash trimmings of every de- scription iIn bindings, edge and medallion form. Pendants, taseels and drop orna- ments made of linen are also important items in summer trimming. Soutache and embroldered effects on net are still in the lead. A great deal of metal, beaded and jeweled effects, jet, tinseling and sequin trimmings of all sorts are features of the new trimmings. For popular selling the fancy belting and bandings are excellent, while fringe, drop ornaments, tassels and pendants of all sorts in jet, metal and other effects, are still the high class trim- mings. Ball fringe and tassels are in good demand for finishing sashes, girdles and neck ornaments. Black is better than ever and the tendency for sombre trimmings with bold dashes of bright coloring and gold and silver effects is quite pronounced. Buttons are shown in fabric covered ef- fects, metal, enamel, steel, jot and pearl. Slides and tiny buckles for trimming pur- poses in steel, enamel and rhinestone ef- ects are In great evidence. Laces. The lace outlook for the coming season is very promising according to fashion in- dleations. While the figure outline Has changed but little, the simply made gar- ments, of last season must give way to the elaborate trimmings that are promised great vogue. The heavy linen laces are THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: APRIL 4, 1909. but excellent, especially the clunies, which are now used where val was formerly em- ployed. Irish laces, bandings, allovers, medallions, galloons and separate crochet drop ornaments; all these forms of trim- min will be used separately and in com- binations on next season’s garment. For lingerle purposes, much interest is shown in the val, torchon and cluny. Net and net top laces are holding an important place In the lace department. ‘Allover net in_white, ecru, 'black and color is fairly strong. Muchi interest is shown in colored novelty effects, for there is hardly a lace in the market but that is procurable in color. Metallic effects are also very good. Gold and silver tissueés in finely woven design and pattern are seen on the finest ailovers, bandings and medallions, Jetted and metal spangle nets are also to be seen among the allovers and bandings of the net laces. Parasols. Parasols for the coming summer are shown in plain colors of taffeta, pongee and other materials. There Is the usual showing of fancy effects in Persian and Dresden design, but the tendency seems to be for the plain coaching parasol In solld color. The handles of the new para- sols are somewhat longer than the regula- tion length and are mostly of wood. - Mis- sion wood in severely plain effects s the novelty for next season's parasol. WOMEN’S FASHIONABLE EASTER ATTIRE Our special Easter offerings of Women's apparel exhibit every late style, desirable model, and the most beautiful color-shades in the choicest of new materials, To fully appreciate their distinotion and elegance, you must see the unusual values offered, at the modest prices named. On sale, commencing Monday. $25 Smart Easter Suits $15 These stunning Sufts are made of the finest worsteds, in every one of the popular new spring Coats are 36 Inches long, satin lined and trimmed with silk mohair braid and buttons. The skiris are nine gore flared effects, trim- shades. med to match coat. Very finely tailored, perfect fitting and would be sold for $25.00 in most stores, On sale Monday $15.00 at— correct models and the finest materials. $40 Swell Easter Suits $25 The fashionable colorings and beautirui new materials for spring are seen in thirty-five styles In these Suits. Coats are long, semi-fitted, hipless effects. Skirts are gored, plain or trimmed. These swell suits would sell for $40.00 in many places Swell Princess Lingerie Dresses and could never be secured for less than $35.00. On sale Monday at [ $25.00 We are showing a beautiful assortment of these dresses in the up to $25.00. As a special this week we offer a $10.00 dress at §7.90. is elaborately trimmed with lace down the front and sides. with deep flounce trimmed with lace and tucks. Prices range from $10.00 This beautiful dress Skirt is mahe This dress is suitable for any occasion and could not be duplicated for less than $10.00. On sale Monday at seies Messaline and Foulard Silk Dresses These tashionable silk dresses are shown in the most favored designs, modish color effects and distinctive styles; ranging from $16.75 to $35.00. For this week only, Dress at $19.75. effect; lace yoke and new tucked sleeves. On sale Monday silk embroidery. Long Covert Coats These handsome Coats are very practical for spring wear, being both stylish and serviceable. Made of the finest light covert cloths, in strictly plain, semi-fitting, hipless effects. Many unusually med with jet or covert buttons. good models, at $10.00, $12.75, $14.75, we offer a regular $25.00 Messaline BSilk Made of very fine messaline silk, Princess Front trimmed with Trim- with buttons. long. ity. $18.75 SPECIAL $7.50 Spring Coats $4.90 Made of the best quality covert cloths, with half-fitted back and two large pockets, trimmed These nobby and stylish coats are 32 inches Most stores ask $7.50 for the same qual- On sale Monday at $4.90 AR RAUAY L ALY, 2 Tailored SHIRT WAISTS Novelty Shop | =202 Neville Elock. il v Alteration Work Fancy Undergarments Complete Bridal Trousseaus Telephone Douglas 6408 Dig up last year’s Spring Clothing And give us a couple of days’ time to clean, press and repair, and you can blossom out with clothes that look like néw. Styles have not changed enough to be noticeable. The cost won’t bother you. Try it and you will thank us for the suggestion. : The WARDROBE Expert Cieaners and Dyers. 2016 FARNAM STREET. BOTH PHONES. 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