The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-26

the seersuckers, especially those in dainty
evening shades; some looking like rainbow
crepe are fascInatingly pretty and are war
ranted not 10 fade when washed, and in
the same breath the purchaser is warned
not to have them lroned, as that would
spoil the crinkly effect.
This summer the summer girl should be
more fatal than ever, seeing that she is to
be irresistibly attired, for about all the
fashions, there is 10 be q delightful soft
ness, no evening costume being considered
quite the thing which does not have
front OF lace, chiffon or muslin. All blue
serge dresses are supplied with large lawn
collars, edged with muslin or lace. The
most choice OF these for this especial pur
pose are made of Scotch handwork edged
with real Valenciennes; the design of this
lace is a copy Of old point. An attractive
collar Is composed OF muslin. striped with
butter-tinted insertion, with pendent
scarfs similarly treated on either side.
Nowadays We never pack our trunk for
even brief absence from home without
tucklng IN s. tea gown; even If of the SIM
pleSt summer silk, with its little muslin ruff
hes, 1t is always real comfort. A handsome
tea gown accompanies one OF our most re-
cent brides; 1t is OF pale violet silk made
empire style. The sleeves. are works of art,
being gracefully draped, showing just the
right curves OF well-molded arm: they
are held in place by straps of shaded pas
sementerie, representing violets; the gath
cred yoke is crossed by bands OF this trim
ming, and the long ribbons of watered silk
exactly match the violet tone which ap-
pears in the paSsementerie. Our fashionable
skirts causes US TO be more extravagant
than usual as far as silk petticoatS are con-
cerned, as they are more frequently visi-
bic than before, owing to the difficulty OF
managing our yolumlnous skirts. The petit
coats are very full also, but carefully cut
on the hips 10 avoid any apparent increase
IN size. Many OF these garments may cor
rectiy be described as sumptuous, as shot
silks, most elaborate laces, ruches and rib
bons figure IN their composition.
a half-mourning demi-toilet, and
most useful one. is of black crepon striped
with openwork six embroidery extending
in carefully arranged lines from hem 10
bust, the crepon being cut away 10 show
lining OF white glace silk. Frills of the
silk trim the hem, aud are yelled with
founces of fine black lace, which again
appears upon the bodice
I have spoken already of the Chine
fectly lovely new one with thick ribbed
effect fecked with tiny black and white
lines. You can imagine what a dream of
8 gown can be deSi gned from such q fabric.
TrousSeaux are always Interesting sub
jects, and I want TO tell you about the
bridal dress OF g dear little child bride: she
is Just l.. It Is OF white muslin over satin,
so simple but absolutely charming, be-
cause so appropriate, and the muslin looks
as though fairy fingers had woven il.
Valenciennes lace is the rage, and the
trousseau lately prepared for Mile. de
Norway IS said 10 be one OF the most beau
tiful and elaborate made for many day
So much OF this lace figures on all
her Undertaking that 8 bright woman