The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07

become undeniably common, the unique
and exquisite little affairs will hold their
own tor many moons, for, according to
Vogue, "the charm of the bolero has lost
none of its attraction, and promises to vie
| with the popularity of the blouse, which
| was an enduring favorite of years stand
ing. The bolero is now SO well under
| stood-so well modelled to suit every
| figure, and has been found so adaptable to
bodices OF gowns, ranging from full dress
to negligees. and so capable OF holding the
richest trimmings in vogue or treated with
extreme simplicity-that it is not to be
expected that so admirable dress feature
is 10 be abandoned. placements
| those varied and pretty bodice conceits
designed to ornament them in odd ways,
introd ucing tine bits OF lace, needlework
EN- broidery or rich stuffs in contrast-will
hold their own we feel sure, as they are
too serviceable in producing a variety of
models.
Our summer gowns we may feel as
suIed, are to havs their bodices trim med
with fat or ruffled boleros as well as lace
ones; and putfings have their share of
ornamentation, while plisse will con-
tribute their pre-eminent grace and be-
comingness."
There is nothing more novel than the
moussellnes de sole painted in pale colors
in imitation of old brocades. Dresses made
out of these gauzy stuffs are trimmed
with founces cut bias, alternated with
lace. The bodices are adorned in the
same way and finished at the waist with
wide pleated bands of bright color In a
0f OF ofu
shade, with three rhinestone buckles upon
one aide.
Silk slips are used for all these dresses,
and naturally such toilettes necessitate
the wearing OF the loveliest OF underskirts.
The White Petticoat,
Which has been discarded, in a great
measure, for several years. is to be once
pnore indispensable, and some owned by
a New York belle. who has just returned
from abroad, are very exquisite, being
masses of laces and delicate incrusted en-
broideries. Greatly will the laundries re-
ioice at the news, but for those of mod
crate means this decree of fashion will
not be received with rejoicing, so ex-
pensive are to be skirts and SO enormous
will be the laundry bills. However. the
fiat has gone forth and girls who are fond
of fine needlework will, during these
Lenten days, make many a dainty gar
ment, in the evolution of which can be
used the Inc pieces of embroideries and
Iaces accumulated by the careful shopper
during the recent sales.
Such work is very satisfactory when
one has an abundance of leisure, other
wise certainly consider it wiser to pur-
chase ready made underclothing - not
cheap varieties, but well-made and neatly
handled articles.
How seldom nowadays do we hear of a
bride making for her trousseau the thou
sand and one garments which a century
ago she busted herself with. l have heard
grandmothers regret the change, but l
cannot say l do, for what does the aver
age bride want with two or three dozen of
each article of underwear? The fashions
change in everything, and the slender
maiden frequently becomes plum D
matron. who has no use for the great
chests of underlinen. Even table-linen
changes so in style that no large amount
should be purchased at one time. Several
of our pretty girls are so soon to become
brides that am repeating my advice to
them. by which some of my readers NAV
profit, trust.