New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-19
BOUDOTR CHIT:CHAT.

The elaborate gowns which Miss Margaret
Mather wears In her production OF "Cymoehne
are exact reproductions In every dntail OF the coz
tunes worn at that period. They are cnaracterisuo
OF her own exquisite taste combined with the arts
tic Judgment OF the costumer.
The actress studied not only what was becoming.
but what would best carry out ner own individu-
atty and the results most satisfactory For
instance, as her birthday comes In October she
chose the shades peculiar 10 that month tor inc
first act and In the warm. glowing shades OF reds
and browns she found what suited face. ngure Aho
play.
The Skin. is Of pink crepe accordion pleated. with
n hand embroidered border. which carries out q
delicate tint that deepens until II blends into the
shade OF the overdress. This is Of China SIX IN
two shades OF cardinal and rose pink artis,cs,iy
draped and confined at the waist by belt ana
pocket OF ooze leather.
front he a wis' n rs nS esnfy eweed IN da
monds. turquoises emeralds ana ametnySts Ild.s
pieces spanged and jeweled. Win this gown she
wears hcaddress Of pink apple blossom 10.
coming The shirt Is of white China SILK. and the
long skirt TO the knees is OF green ooze lea ther;
Druid velour velvet; the pocket Is Of squirrel FUR
The tights are Of SIX and ,hn hsh cae.s.s
by a cap OF squirrel fur. long sword and a dagger
OF oxidized silver.
Opera glasses that fold up fiat and may DO oar
ried In a leather covering that looks like card
quite the thing for up.to-date people
The glasses have pretty settings OF so'q , DftE,
chased.
Solid black lace lingerie IL the very latest and
most surprising Of all conceptions in this line. OF
course II comes from Parls-the place where al
chic ideas orginate-and 1t Is really very dainty
and pretty. a petticoat OF the new fancy Is quite
a dream In black. The foundation IL OF some light.
hlmy black stuff upon which are placed. one above
AL
lace wrought in fairy designs. The entire skirt Is
literally rs light feather
buds. worn with the back underwear, OF course.
and the, light, black undervests Of raw and spun
stockings go to complete an extremely stylish and
II Is all quite expensive. but In Paris IT IL ex-
tremey popular and Is now coming across the
d,inty as possible and can almost be put IN a.
matchbox. What fad will next seize upon miladyf
Some OF the newest handkerchiefs very brill
liant affairs showing centres OF purple clear rose.
pale blue and lemon-color. with borders OF black
Duchesse lace They 20 with smart morning gowns,
and are affected by the younger women almost eX-
clusively Insects and birds on the bor
ders of white muslin handkerchiefs. and seem %
be more stylish and popular than floral designs.
handkerchefs and some of the prettiest novelties
are developed in those fabrics; Handkerch!efs
the evening, and some exquisite mouchoirs are
shown. made o: fairyllke moussellne de sole.
eCHeO WIN tlny rulle5 ana rucnlfgs OF tnFeaO
In Austria. where fax is raised and linen is COM
paratively cheap. liren shirt fronts almost UNI
known. In place Of linen soft. fine. beautiful all
cotton fabric is used called chiffon" II Is
much like linen, an expert can scarcely tell the dif
ference. either before after washing. II takes
brilliant gloss and lasts better than the linen
II is said to be really difficult matter 10 ind
shirts with linen bOsoms in Vienna. Austria, Eng
land and Switzerland all manufacture the chiffon
1t could be made in the Cotton States OF America
II the small the sleeves should be
given what is called the circular trimming. rum
ming around the arm. II will add greatly u the
apparent size. just trimming made TO run up
and down lengthwise on the sleeve makes stout
arm look much smaller The fulness Of the fash
ionable sleeve is all at the shoulder now. while
the prettiest sleeves flare out at the hand and are
lined with becoming shade Of silk.