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Show FASHIONS - ipmiY New York, Jan. 23. The big bazaar held at the Grand Central (Palace was full of Inspiration tor everyone, for more reasons than one. Of course, purse strings were untied and pennies scattered broadcast, for who can resist re-sist the appeal of a bottle of milk for babies, or comforts for our own soldiers? sol-diers? Then, too, from the more worldly world-ly point of view of the woman interested inter-ested in fashions, there was much to see. Aside from the costumes of the represented countries, picturesque to the extreme, there were modern frocks and coats that deserved more than passing note. The thing that impressed impress-ed one more than anything else was the simplicity of everything. Not a bit of trimming on the smart tailored suits, dresses or coats, except for the liberal use of fur on the more dressy coats and the wool trimmings that are considered so smart. Trie whole thing was on so gigantic a scale that it required many visits to really appreciate it The blaze of light, the quaintly colored booths, and the costumes of the "attendants" pre- i3'7 ! V.. I The New Suit with Narrow Skirt. I sented a dazzling effect. Scattered everywhere, enjoying the fun with almost al-most childish glee, were the soldiers and sailors, our own and those of our Allies. Scotch kilties rubbed shoulders should-ers with gay Bohemian girls, and conservatively con-servatively garbed America applaud-ed. applaud-ed. ! The Question of Wool. j VHth this very cold weather comes j the pressing question of wool. Of course we need winter coats, and the knitted scarfs and collars and cuffs - mm . 7 ,. fe-i A Smart Example of the Top-Coat. fill longfelt wants. Whether we set aside all the wool for the use of the government, or limit ourselves, we are all willing to co-operate with the government gov-ernment and only use what we really need. The day of a sweater for every costume is a thing of the past, and we will use what we have. Color News and Notes. If you would be considered modish, subdue your favorite reds and greens. Not to the point of fadeness, how-v how-v ever, far from It! Simply soften them I into bewilderingly beautiful shades. Soft gray-blue lavenders, ashes of roses, that old-time favorite, wistaria, and silver grays and lichen grays; of these are the color cars of Fashion. If you desire a spice, and a dash of rosy orange or peacock blue, but the smartest costumes are usually of one tone, with the exception perhaps of the lining, which may be as gorgeous as you please. Wool embroideries and stitchings are used with effect, either in the same shade as the costume or in contrasting colors. Ths Useful Top-Coat. Top-coats are so very practical that they have a place of their own in the wardrobe of tho thoughtful woman. They may be worn with different dresses and also with the separate skirt and waist. The one illustrated hero has raghtn sleeves and a wide helt. The material Is a wool mixture. |
