Eureka Reporter | 1902-12-05 | Page 4 | Severer Styles Are Coming

10 severer styles are coming strong contrasts in fabric and color ere characteristic of the season seasons s fashions black tones up white and light tints white tightens black and dark shades while fur and lace vel vet and chiffon heavy cloths and airy tissues afford countless effective cona bi nations just now the woman who lochs well in brown Is having haing a cos tume of 0 that color made in spite of elaborate designs and trimmings there is a hint in the air of 0 a severer style to come with the decadence cadence fie of the craze tor for floppy col cot ars there is a tendency to return to t the tailor mades of eight or nine years ago seasons ot of softer and more distinctly feminine fashions have taught the tailor many lessons and with the return of the tight fitting bodice and back a decided improvement Is manifest the man modiste has learned that justice can be done to his beautifully cut gar ments even though arms and chest are free enough tc be comfortable the most popular skirt Is box plaited platted and just touches the ground all around basques are a pronounced element at the openings and al though many of them are yet absurd ly short it is probable that they will get longer as the mode advances