Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-29
VIII. Taylor VIII. Taylor

true, for 1t Is of English origin, and while
it very we'll suits the fresh complexion OF
the island beauties, 1t is rather trying to
ordinary compilations. Yet our women
find relief from its .Quakerishness by q
judicious admixture of gayer colors. A
lady whose taste is unquestioned was
recently dressed in q gray suit consisting
of 8 polonsise of gray merino with gray
silk petticoat underneath. The polonaise
was left open in the front, flying back to
show silk facing OF soft rose color.
There seems to be no question that
silk is slowly regsinipg its prestige,
and the soft silks have much to commend
them. Indeed, black silk may be clsssed
among the necessities Of q women's ward
robe. A new make is known as
"the perfection of silk" and is
a thick, rich make resembling Rsdzimiy,
both sides alike. It will not split, fray,
nor wear greasy; its name is printed on
the selvedge. A black silk should not
feel gummy. but be light and full In the
hand. A test Of goodness is to crease the
silk on the cross and then pull it in the
contrary way; the fold should smooth
quickly and disappear. 1t requires de-
liberation of choice to buy wisely and
well, but the silk described will bear all
these tests. The black should be OF a
mat or dull tone now.
Another useful adjunct to 8 lady's
toilet is black lace dress, end many Of
those women who understand the art Of
dressing we'll with few changes affirm
thst with one lace petticoat and two
waists, one low and one high, they are
prepared for the summer. AS dresses Of
black lace are no new fashion, those
who had them last summer, and find that
the lace is the worse for wear, are util-
izing the silk skirt waist Innings by COW
ering them with draperies Of Russian
net. This is pretty, effective and
not expensive. In some cases
the draperies are. edged
with broad black ribbons and the waist
trimmed with bows, but more elaborate
ones have the net covered with many rows
of narrow watered ribbon. Sometimes
this is set on disgonally, sometimes per-
pendiculsrly, and, very rarely, straight
across. The same effect is employed on
the waist drsperies, the ribbon-striped net
being gathered in full at the shoulders
and drawn down to sharp point below
the waist. Those who find their lace
sufficiently fresh to wear smother season,
but wish to vsry the costume bit, can
accomplish this by the addition of q mar
row net of white watered silk embroidered
with gold, with collar and narrow cuffs to
match.
Foulards are extremely popular and
are sought after not only for dress occa.
sions, but are highly esteemed for travel
ing owing to their dust shedding quality.
recent bride In half mourning had one
for her wedding journey Of plaided black
and white, panels, vest, cuffs and other
trimming Of the plain black. Ususlly this
whatever may be the color Of
the plsics or the figure, Is made up with
plain silk OF the prominent color.
The Pre- 1imity of the month OF Nay is
suggestive OF weddings, and in gowns
for such occasions white satin hold its
own, although some brides wear white
serge trimmed with white velvet and
or white cloth trimmed with
grebe duck. A very beautiful white satin
dress worn by recent bride had the
right side fitted smooth and covered to
the breast with orange blossoms, while
the left side, immensely full at the shoul-
der, was Tapped ACROSS and held at the
waist by . gold girdle.
Several new wedding dress ideas have
burst forth. An Indian crepe, heavily
embroidered in white noss, with pearls,
has deep fringe Of orange blossoms and
seed pearls. There II no coronet Of
flowers. The couture II arranged with