St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-14

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much in evidence these days. and the
covert coating froclxs may be counted
by the dozen. In light and dark fawn.
with coats made exactly like gentle
mans morning coat. and waistcoat to
match, they are 10 be met 1t every
turn. They are jaunty looking when
seen in the shops. but I have yet to
see ths first one worn that flts and
looks well. This mat be the fault of
the corsetiere or Of the so-called cheap
dressmaker who, as . rule, makes y
point Of attempting the most elaborate
and difficult decrecs Of fashion. No
style is too intricate for her, and her
courage Is the despair Of the true art
list. who can sec at a. glance how, the
modish mandates of the hour have
been disobeyed to the letter.
Why does not some latter-day poet
invoke his muse in praise Of the blouse7
It certainly deserves the honor, for
there was never more useful garment
devised, to say nothing OF its real COM
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on the affections of womsnkind which
nothing can dislodge. I heard Of
girl to-day who carried her affection
for It 80 far that she has made mp her
mind to be married in one. suppose
it will be an edition de luxe as it were.
The picture represents one OF the
prettiest models l have seen. 1t il
made Of cerise colored satir merveillcu.
with broad bands Of ecru lace inser-
tion. the large sleeves trimmed to
match. This could be copied In light
blue or pale pink silk with lace trim
minga and worn by blonde with de-
Light to herself and pleasure to her
friends.
The empire gown is bound to play an
important part in our wardrobes this
season. 1t is not the gown Of yest@r.
day, but comes to us shorn of all its
monstrosities, and the latest designs
proclaim beauty and grace in every
curve and fold. While 1t il not
claimed for them that they work
wondrous Transformation on the female
form divine, they are undoubtedly ex.
tremely becoming to the majority OF
women. As = further advantage it
may be mentioned, in . whisper Of
course, these gowns look just rs well
worn without corset as with.
l had = glimpse of very pretty
wardrobe the other day for woman
who has . place quite near town and
who entertains great many house par
ties during the summer. Her gowns for
morning were all light pink or pale
blue or of the sheerest white muslin.
I remember one of dotted swiss, with
rose-pink ribbons run through puff
ings, that was particularly pretty.
For evening wear the gowns were
made of crepe or silk with ruffles OF
titles Of ribbon tied in bows and loops
placed on the waist and left side of tbs
skirt. The style Of these dresses was
very like the winter dinner gown. only
the effect was much lighter and cooler.
What I liked best was lovely pink
silk empire gown made with largo
Vatican plait and big puffed sleeves
reaching . little below the elbow.
From underneath the Vatican plaie
came two bands Of white moire rib.
bon which passed beneath the bust
and tied ut one side in . huge bow with
long ends reaching nearly to the bot
tom OF the gown.
In this same wardrobe was an after.
noon dress, very pretty, indeed, aud OF
which was allowed picture. This
frock was made Of crepon in Medit-
erranean blue, 20 called because it in
no way resembles the hue of the heav.
ens;mirrored in the Mediterranean sea.
The rather wide skirt was draped at
the side in the most approved manner,
while across the bottom Of the front
was placed . scant rufile of lace head.
ed by wide ribbon folded and bowed.
The full bodice had the lower portion
covered with lace which fell below the
waist In deep pointed scallops. The
stock collar wse made OF velvet in o
deeper hue than the dress, and the
broad belt Of the same material closed
under . large paste buckle.
Just as we werc becoming somewhat
weary of the tans and browns, which
nine out OF every ten women you meet
wear. some thoughtful artist in that
direction comes to our relief and
places before us a lovely shade Of gray
with an indescribable soft sheen Of
silver on its smooth surface. At n
modiste's recently i saw . dress Of this
gray. and it makes up beautifully, cs-
pecially when the skirt has the new
style of trimming, which is pretty and
unique. To arrange this trimming the
skirt must be slashed 1t intervals and
broad bands OF velvet ribbon passed
through the opening. II Is usually
put on in rows, but have seen it lift
ed at the hips to give an apron effect.
and finished by large bows. As said.
this is pretty and novel trimming.
but alas, easily copied, which deplor-
able fact will, fear, soon sing its
REQUIEM. KATE GARDNER.
a Gigantic Task.
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