About Footwear

Bronze-beaded slippers are aljray Pretty for evening wear, as are also the beaded suedo or satín slippers. Ewning slippers are prettier than ever. Patent leathers are the ewellest and are finished with a small rosette or showy rhinestone buckle. The pointed toe has absolutely gone out, and has given way to a style which rejoices in the unromantic and suggestive name of bulldog toe! A dainty toilet slipper, called the DOrsay, is of red Russian tan'leather and is as chic as the soul of the most tastidaous woman could desire. ötorni shoes are decidedly mannish- they are made of caliekin, with doublé soles, and low heels, are extra high and are invariably laced instead of buttoned. A sensible high shoe for the house for women who are susceptible to colda is the cloth top boot with patent leather amp. Indeed, patent leather Is the oundation of all dressy footwear. For the walking shoe Dame Faehion as declared in favor of buftwo kinds -the mannish box calfskin, with full ound toe, or the dongola top with atent leather vamp; either style may oe laced or buttonpri All black is considered the correct mode for evening wear- one of the most elegant styles is the black satin slipper, finished with a dull gold or rhinestone ornament. Many women of unimpeachable good taste, however, affect the style of evening shoe matching the dinner gown, so velvets, brocades and aatms are seen made up ia charming designs. Cyclists will appreciate t the full the semi-footless hose, which ie destmed to give an extra warmth by being worn over ordinary stockings. The fact tnat it passes under the foot insurea it being kept in perfect position, while as the heel and toes are left with only the single covering you need not fear that you will have to take aa extra half size in boote or shoes.