Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-26
Observation-Disclosures
IN THE DOMAIN OF WOMAN.
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materials OF fairy hnencss and many Of 7
the dross-up things running TO intricate
decorations Of drawn threads and fancy
stitching India lawn and real Nalenciennes
lace. In narrow edgings and entre-dcux, is
the f6yor!te combination for the long out
side robe and for the petticoats nainsook
and French cambric fine silk will be
used.
The new models for infants dresses differ
little from those long seen. except that all
of the tiny sleeves are now made the com
Portable bishop shape. For the rest there
viii be a round or square yokG from which
hangs the skirt which may be plainly
hcmmed, or else show above lace-edged
founce the same narrow tucks and lace
insertion that ornament the yoke Where
the yoke and skirt are Joined together. and
for the neck band. will be a tiny bias OF
the lawn. held down with fancy herring
bone as feather stitch.
To conclude. infants dresses are made
little shorter than formerly. but other diff
ferences are mere matters OF detail.
FOR OLDER CHILDREN.
For out of town lawn parties, childrens
dances and other festive occasions. the
lilliputian shops show some dainty French
CONNECTIONS for young ladies from to IL.
These are all made of the most elegant
materials. pale silks delicately striped and
! figured, Swisses. painted muslins and
organdies whose crisp sheerness attest their
| expense Yellow Nalenciennes lace will be
used on them in profusion, along with
quantities OF glistening tafeta ribbon in
wide and narrow. With narrow black satin
| ribbon. or baby" velvet black footing will
sometimes trim one Of these little organde
| frocks with stylish and grown-up effect.
| lOw-necked, short wasted body sewed
| to a full skirt is the design for the youngest
Of all of these little toilets which are worn
with high, white guimpes OF null or lawn.
| These sleeves are in short shoulder puffs,
! finished with twist Of ribbon or lace-edged
| frill and on hot days these may be the only
protection TO plump, bare arms.
Some Of the French gala frocks for girls
! from up are made high necked and long
! sleeved, and in the airy textiles are worn
| over separate slps of silk or satin.
These are also "one-piece" costumes,
which means bodice and skirt sewed to-
gether. the variations in styles from TO
! 10 coming in with various arrangements of
! berthas and collars on the bodice.
For example, a smashing little rig of corn
| yellow organdie, patterned with pink apple
| blossoms. had a fchu collar Of white silk
| null This was scwed in the low neck and
| crossed in ,ho front the long ends tying in
the back real fashion
This was shown in other colors and in
sizes from TO IA years
AFTERNOON TOILETS.
For girls CT charming frocks may be
had OF the Indian dimities in all patterns
| and colors, trimmed with narrow laces and
plain and Dresden taffeta ribbons.
A low-necked blouse body and full hemmed
skirt is a pretty model for these. Cape
collars and revers of all description give
breadth to the shoulders Of all of the smart
est of the juvenile frocks and sleeves,
| though growing smaller, are necessarily
| loose for summer wear
Many stunning afternoon gowns are made
| Of the ecru batstes over colored silk lin
| ings skirts of the imported models in these
being very short, and for the youngest ages
stiffened at the back to stand off woman
fashion. Hats for these wonderful little
costumes are also Frenchy TO a degree,
either big rough straw pokes burdened with
feathers and gauze, or else great shirred
affairs of delicate mulls with bows and ro-
settes of lace. curtain frill of lace will
also sometimes edge one of these hats and