New Silk Waists

Now that the shirt waist days ara over one would naturally suppose that the band necktie, so closely associated with it, would also take its departure. But this fall this chic little necktie has taken a new lease of life owing to the popularity of the changeable silk waists. These waists are the present substitute of the cotton shirt waist and are made in exact ly the same design. In addition to this, they are worn with stiff linen collar and cuffs. They do not button down the front, but are made to be fastened with studs. The newest come in a variety of color combinations. Changeable golden brown and green silk rnakes an effective waist ; also deep blue shading into a soft oliva green. The majority of these silk waists are made without lining, but for wear during the cooler autumn days they may be bought not only liued, but as stiffly boned as an ordinary cloth bodice. The neckties to be worn with them come in as great a variety as the waists themselves. The latest are of black, dark brown or deep blue silk, with a band of briht color near the end. Occasionally the band is of plaid silk instead of a plain color. Eutire plaid silk neckties will also be much worn with these chaugeable silk waists. A novel feature of the new silk theater waists is the unique way in which they are to be trimmed with buttons. The latest French models are made with the wide crush belt, which is usually of velvet and fastened with five medium sized buttons, eaoh button differing in color and design. The effect, though odd, is exceedinglypretty if the