Mower County transcript., 1890-07-23
DREssY NEcK-WEAR.
Silks and Satins, Mull6 and Nets WhlCh
Cover FnshiOnablc ThrOatS.

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Silks and satins, Mull6 and Nets which
Cover FashiOnablo ThrOats.
Fashion seems to have run into exc
tremes In regard to neck-wear. One
secs either the greatest profusion Of
lace, null, net and crepe lsse, or none
at all, according to the fancy Of the
wearer. The practice of wearing dresses
without collar or ruching can not be too
severely criticised. The habit Is an
untidy one and shows q decided neglect
OF that daintiness which should char
acterize the wardrobe of every lady Of
refinement and good taste. An excess
OF neck-dressing is much better than its
absence; therefore, it is we'll to en-
courake even the most elaborate affairs
Of this sort
There is, however, a happy medium
which should be sought after by all
ladies, especially those who are young
and desire to observe the minor proprie-
ties of the toilet. A simple ruching or
Z collar of linen will be found most %.
propriate for morning wear. while for
afternoon wear pretty, plain ruchings
Or plaitings Of lace will be found be-
coming and suitable. Among the charm
ing accessories of more dressy char
acter ore col]arettes made Of vandyked
lace. These are set slightly full
upon straight bands of null or net
with bit of foundation to preserve
the shape. This fashion, however, in
wolves some trouble in laundering, as
the net must be renewed. A much
easier way is the use of a straight band
like linen collar. The lace is sewed
to the lower edge Of this band and q
narrower lace of the same pattern to
the upper edge of the band. This falls
over this strip of linen and meets the
collar proper. A bit of ribbon may be tied
around the linen band, and will show
through the meshes of overhanging
points This makes very pretty finish,
especially for young ladies and misses,
and, indeed, is suitable for those of any
age.
Another pretty style, but which is in
tended for dressy use and can not be
laundered, is made with foundation OF
suitable material, over which is set in
collar form a strip of embroidery. In
side of this arc bias holds of crepe de
chine or crepe lisse A section of the
crepe is attached to one side of the COL
lar and draped across the front, the
corner being concealed under the edge
of the collar on the other side. This
section is edged with lace or embroide cry
to match that used for the collar. Prop
erly arranged this makes one of the
prettiest neck dressings.
Another style has straight, high
foundation collar, which is covered
with shirred net or point d'esprit,
among the folds of which are set little
loops and ends of baby ribbon. Bands
of velvet are attached to the collar on
either side, and between these bands
are straight sections of crepe de chine
or net gathered into the coil, and sufi-
ciently long to extend some distance
below the waist. The ribbons are sewed
to the fabric at its outer edges and all
are drawn together at the waist-line
and may be tied in single knot or be
drawn together and held in place by a
band of velvet ribbon.
Another style shows straight
round color of foundation covered with
folds of Grape dc chine. From the front
and sides of this collar are long, straight
sections of figured lace. At least an
entire breadth of lace will be REQ uired.
The collar and outer edges of the lace
are finished with very narrow edging
rosettes, while an abundance of loops
of very narrow ribbon finish the collar
and are set at the waist line where the
lace is drawn into very narrow space.
The lower ends of the lace are cut in
deep points and trimmed with edging.-
Young Ladies' Journal.