The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-17
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one might imagine that the posi-
DiitleS or trimming a choker were ex-
hausted, but new devices constantly
appear, particularly on cloth or wool
costumes, where chokers take their cue
from the masculine cravat.
Ihere are few prettier fashions than
the cravat of soft satin or ribbon
wound twice about the throat. and
tying under the chin in square bow or
four-ln- hand knot. with tinv turnover
collar or embroidered null or stiff linen
over IT. A recent street gown cut with
jacket basque shows a pretty necktie
erect There is a high, rolling collar,
ilneo with lace, on the jacket, and il is
slashed so that a broad satin ribbon
may be run through the slashings and
tied in a large, square, lace-trimmed
bow under the chin
On another tailor-made gown we have
loose figaro opening to show a waist
coat of ecru cloth, fastening to the
throat with row of small cut-steel
buttons. In this case there is no linen
collar, the choker being covered by a
scarf of black satin, ending in four stiff
loops under the chin, and separated by
a steel buckle.
Evening toilets are elaborate to the
point OF so bewildering the observer
that a detailed description seems i'm
possible. Here is a white MORE silk,
with draDed bodice of white velvet.
worn with bolero of cloth of gold.
incrusted with lace figures and edged
with lace. From the sides of the jacket
fall lace pieces that pass under a belt
OF violet velvet and ornament the skirt.
From one shoulder falls a heavy spray
Of purple and lilac orchids. The short
sleeves are covered by the lapels and
lace of the bolero.
The demi-train is growing more and
more in favor for important occasions,
and a good proportion of evening
gowns are made in this fashion. An eff
fective costume of pink satin has a
trained skirt. deliberately trimmed with
lace incrustations and gold sequins.
The soft bodice is draped very low in
front, but shows behind a narrow belt
and large bow of pink velvet. A rose
effect of pink tulle makes the sleeves.
Drapery of the same. dotted with
sequins. trims the decolIetage. A spray
of pink roses with velvet leaves falling
from one shoulder finishes the costume.
Some charming hats TO be worn these
spring days are made of finely shirred
tulle. A becoming one has crown and
broad brim fiaring up on one side, of
violet tulle, deliberately shirred. On the
other side is trimming of violet
sweeping tail.
A beautiful chapeau, much the same
shape, is made of a fancy gray straw
in that soft silvery shade one generally
expects to find only in satin. 1t is
trimmed with loops of satin. some steel
ornaments, and a white bird with long
tail feathers tipped with yellow.
a girlish-appearing hat, that might
be worn with almost any costume. is
Of 1T
are separated by lines of black velvet
About the broad brim are placed POM
pOns of white straw-one of the novel
ties of the seaSon-and the high trim
ming is punched on one side. This con-
sists of some green leaves and shaggy
yellow and black dwarf sunfiOwers-
There was rumor last year that the
shirt aist had seen it's day and that !
the coming summer, but womankind /
finds the shirt waist too useful a gar
ment to cast aside so easily. and the /
effort has been to make enough change /
in the style of making to give one the /
desire to have new ones Shirt waist /
making mas becomew as much fad for /
ladies' tailors to make as outing suits |
and street costumes.
The tailor costume is a very impor-
-ant one in the early spring wardrobe.
Stitched bands of cloth appear in many
tailor gowns as a trimming, and a pro-
fusion of tiny gold buttons. One of the
novel trimmings for cloth dresses is
he application of cream white cloth.
tut in some Persian design and braided
Iii round the edges and over the sur
ACE with black braid. 1t is the proper
hing to have several vests for one
gown. There are lace and fancy silks
% give variety to these vests.
Accordion plating is revived again
Ind used in every manner imaginable,
Ind a vest of accordion plated silk is
considered very smart for a cloth gown.
Accordion plated skirts will be very
much in evidence later on.
White kid gloves. with heavy stitch
ng on the back have long held sway
or day wear, but are now superseded
~ those of putty and biscuit shades.
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There is an effort to again revive the
wearing of colored hose, and scarlet
stockings bid fair to become popular if
me is to believe fashions mandate.
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The material which is to supersede
repon is silk and wool barege. 1t is
-ery thin, soft and pliable and comes
n all colors, both dark and light.
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Dressing and matinee sacques are in
garments, and there are
many pretty ways to make them for
ummer wear. The materials used are
inc cambria, lawn and wash silk.
trimmed in lace or embroidery and
With ribbons. At the back thew are
haped to the figure, but are loose fitting
n the front. To make a matinee sacque
cry dressy it takes no end of trim
ming and material The beauty of a
acque of this kind is in its daintiness
nd freshness.
Black gowns are TO be very much
he fashion this coming season, and
lack barege, made over a color. makes
charming dress. Gray and every
hade of green are good spring colors
nd are sure to be popular. There is
new blue called plum-blue which is
imply navy blue with tinge of
urple.
As this is the time of year for replen-
shing ones lingerie, there is a good
cal said about the styles and materials
sed and there are numerous sales of
he ready-made articles. but unless one
oes in for most expensive underwear
hey can get better wear and better
lyle by making the articles them
elves. The cheap underwear wears
cry we'll, when one considers the price.
ut the gowns are usually narrow and
he style is not the latest
Some OF the new designs for after