The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-06

gray with birds EYE spots Of vivid green
and cherry color had quite the old world
Z effect; indeed. it becomes difficult to choose
Z from so many pretty novelties
Shot DOpiin is another favorite material
/ this season. either plain or corded and they
sometimes show three colors in the wOof.
such as dove color. pink and blue. Some
new velvets are very light and supple,
as much so as silk and they viii be used
for summer bodies. Alpacas, too, are
most fashionable. particularly the new pearl
alpacas o4 a loose canvasllAe make, shot
and spotted in almost every hue, and SO
silky that they well rival the best silk
All shades of violet are much worn, and
in 1runes we have an endless range. from
the deepest plum blue picked cabbage
shade to purple-violets without tinge Of
red
As regards trimmings. flowers of lace IN
deep creams are applique on black tulle
OF silk muslin; in fact. there is tendency
to have the body Of the trimmings black.
For evening wear colored pearls and dia-
mOnds or precious stones are sewn on
bands of tuIle. which are either fringed
with ostrich feathers or frothy ruchings
Of tulle- There can be no doubt about
tulle ''reignfng'' this season, for the shops
are absolutely filed with it in every shade.
Tt is. of course. undoubtedly dainty and
exquisite. but unfortunately. most fragile
Scr town wear st means bodice being
retrimmed for every different social fune-
ton It IS to be worn at therefore. 7 ad-
wise the sparing use Of tulle where the
purse Is limited.
Black velvet in conjunction with tiny
steel CIR diamond buckles. makes an ap-
pronriate thinning to use on the new
gowns judiciOus amount OF steel is
being Introduced into passementerie. and
lace VIII. of course. be worn IS much as
ever Grass lawn embroidery will, how
ever. replace it fin many cases
Perforated leather GALLONS, embroidered
with canne5inne metallic threads viii form
very effective trimming for light cloth
dresses. and a touch Of white about the
collar and wristbands is absolutely indis-
pensible for smart gowns. while even an
ordinary cloth dress now requires the edd1-
t-on ot fancy passementerie and lace to
make 1t look anyway smart
The lining of the skirt is much more
made separate from the skirt. which means
double work Also. as SO much Of frou-
frou and ruching is required at the foot Of
the skirt, q deal of silk must perforce en-
ter its composition Many people shrink
from the expense of horsehair as an inter
lining; but if 1T is not used very fine
flexible steel becomes an absolute neces-
sity. otherwise the godet folds VIII assume
very pointed appearance
An important Introduction into dress
making is the new train-that is, a sep
arate train worn over the under dress. of
which the front breadth is alone visible
1t is needless to say that this is purely
Louis XVI style, and which viii therefore
necessitate handsome silks and brocades-
1t is OFTEN made all in one with the bodice,
after the fashion of a princess dress, or it
such gowns the perfectly fiat. old-fashioned
sleeve is almost q necessity and which
ENDS at the elbow. with a very fun douEce
o. lace headed by thick rucning of cut