The record-union., 1897-08-01

( A handsome etamine toilet, made by
BARRON, is a soft, delicate lilac, ar
ranged over taffeta silk a shade dark
er. The close-ftting bodice has tiny
fiat basques coming perhaps four
inches below the waist line, and slash
ed once on each hip. The front opens
over vest, trimmed with guipure lace
appliques, but this vest forms part OF
the corsage itself. and has not the least
of a blouse effect. The corsage is nm
ished by a narrow belt of white satin
run through many small gold links.
The telling details of a womans tol-
let, says Vogue" are the pettlcoats,
shoes and gloves which she wears The
proper observance of the laws govern
ing them is an infallible indication Of
a woman's station in life, in her social
training and even certain qualities OF
character are thus laid bare, both by
what is committed and what omitted
A woman minus the finer instincts OF
the lady. if her source of supply is Inn
tied. although her social demands may
not be, invariably economises IN these
details and thus mistakenly ana lgno-
rantly advertises the minus signs Oh
her treasury and position. Ihls is not
the case with the innately refined Wo-
mana lady born and bred. She nrSt OF
Hall provides herself with WeIl-nttlng
shoes, dainty, fluffy underskirts, and
what is left in her treasury after pro
viding herself with these fundament-
ais goes for the remaining necessarleS
of her wardrobe. Women who have to
study substraction should not follow
the opposite system and depend on big
effects: they thus lose the key to the
true lady-the evolution OF many gen
erations. This goal can never be
reached except by legitimate means-py
providing oneself with snowy gowns,
hats furbelows. and t1ounces, etc, at
the sacrifice of these lesser details, is
Door makeshift. Devices and thoughts
are misapplied and the goal OF ladylsm
defeated when one is Obliged TO Keep
ones feet out of sight in consequence
of being carelessly shod, or to resort
to similar means to hide'the shortcon>
ings of ones petticOats. All these ac-
cessories and details give cachet 10
woman's appearance, and are the
stamp of the gentlewoman.
Fashion,is not at standstill, though
the season is so far advanced that one
woa1ld think the busy designers might
snaxch a moments rest from their Ia
bors. But the occasions are too many
wherr new models are wanted to do
this.
The most interesting perhaps of mid
summer frocks are those intended Tor
the bride, and her attendants. ON thus
mage is illustrated a group Of some oil
the most exquisite frocks of the mo-
ment.
The GOWN with crossed bodice ar
rangement ise made of plain white or
candle and may be worn over either n
white or colored silk slip. This simple
and dainty dress is exactly suitable for
a midsummer bridesmaid and in excel
lent taste for a summer party costume.
Ruff1es are the only trimming, except
the bow of handsome moire ribbons
that is put at the side of the folded
girdle.
For the little flower girls there have
been some charming frocks made late
Sly. three of which formsthe subjects for
sketches shown here.
Sheer cotton fabrics in white. such as
null. organdie. and Swiss. are in much
better taste for childrens wear than
any silk fabric. For the very small girl
the simple little slip that falls straight
| from the shoulders is the preferred
| style. Rows of tiny rucks, insertion.
| and frills of lace are the only trim
] mings needed.
| On the frocks of the little maids of
| saw from ten to twelve, fine laces and
ribbons are used with very good effect.
| The little frocks illustrated on this
page are equally suitable for party
| frocks
Fashion requires that all small girls
when in full dress shall wear stockings
and slippers TO match the frocks. With
/ the white frock white silk or Isle stock
lings and little white uHdressed kid slip
| pers are in order.
With everyday frOcks of gingham,
/ dimity, etc. brown stockings with
! brown laced-up shoes are in order.
/ White taffeta is used entirely for
! bows for the little maids braids, no
matter what the color of her frock
! If she has a plump neck and arms.
/ her dresses are cut low and rounded at
! the neck. and sleeves reach only to the
elbow This is pretty childish fash
ion that has not been as popular of late
! years as it deserves TO be, though it is
being revived this summer with a good
deal or anim4tion.-St. Louis Republic.
In Paris the demand for black made
on first-class dressmakers by the dis
astier of the charity bazar has had for
res1lt the development of ali the re-
sources of black into fashionable forms.
There is an enormous distinction in
black and a precious economy. If
one ca mot do the watering places with
/ a sineae black gown and a few details
( and MAXI oneself remarked for chic,
then the re ason is that ones dressmak-
/ er is bad or that one stays too long in
/ a place 4 wardrobe for such an en-
/ terprise sholMf include a gown of black
/ yelling. 3 blouse of scarlet gauze, a
short boa of black ostrich feathers or
of black lace and hats ad libitum.
Make the skirts separate from the lin
! ing and cut bias, with seam of bias
{ edges down the front. Shirr it on
| cords several inci1es down round the