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Show if' FEMININE WORLD PREPARE 1 TO MEET SOLDIERS xi EW YORK, December 17. Now .' - IN that the war is over and our men ! . " will he coming back we must take on ' a very gay aspect, a happy air, and ', make them feel that we appreciate what they, have done on the battlefields battle-fields "over there." Our mood is re-'fleeted re-'fleeted in our dress. At this early in-, in-, stant the change is already noticed. Women are buying mor and in every way they are trying to look their best for the returning soldiers. Though the purchases are more . plentiful the taste remains for quiet colors and simple lines. This may be attributed to the fact that American women are more conservative by nature na-ture than the French women. For new gay colors are appearing in Paris. The boulevards are a pleasing riot of color; and here Indeed is re- Jk fleeted the positive joy that is in the hearts of all. I.' fj'. The Horse Show always gives the ; opportunity of bringing out the ad- ' vanced fashions. This year many new j . and unusual designs were seen. The ! most dominant feature of the general j appearance of all was that each indi- ;. vidual was dressed according to her personality. For many years design- ers have tried to persuade American women to' use discretion in the selection selec-tion of clothes that are becoming to 1; them, not to wear something merely !: because It Is the style. At last their I, influence has been felt, and we have the pleasing result that each one looks v. her best. IiSf" One charming young person wore a V smart black velvet dress cut square ' at the neck, and a smart little toque. The whole gave a charming Victorian ' effect. Tailored suits were proml- f, nent, and many fur coats of nutria, ; squirrel, muskrat were in evidence. Hats were small and tailored. The ji popularity of low-heeled tan shoes and ft spats was marked. For many years this fur has remained re-mained in seclusion and very little of i it was used. But this season sees it i brought into prominence by one of ; New York's leading houses. It ap- if pears on a suit of dark blue duvetyn and makes a tight collar around the neck and long tabs down the front. The mandarin sleeves are finished with . heavy bands that give a touch of rich ly ness and distinction to the creation. ; fr It is a particularly attractive fur, but it is to be worn by youth and, I think 1 it safe to say, by youth alone. : : ' Leopard skin and natural muskrat are worn extensively now for, street ; wear. Their utility and service have ml proven their worth. This was one of the things that the war taught us all. JP' So they are recognized and appreclat-' appreclat-' ' ' ed for their value in keeping the body ; warm on a crisp day. One of the dresses shown is a sim- pie fascinating Htttle thing developed , ' in satin and the collar of pleated Georgette in A contrasting color. What , . a dainty finish is the ribbon at the i -waistline, and the saucy bow at the j left side! The other is a combination c of serge and satin which is quite suit able for afternoon wear. Rather me- ( |