The herald., 1897-06-06
A Wedding Gown That Is 4
Work Of Art
NEW SKIRT FOR SHIRT WAISTS
Up TO DATE IDEAS FOR THE
YACHTING WOMAN
Muslins Gaining in Popularity-Three
Brand New Materials for Sum-
mer-A Flannel Petticoat

NEW YORK, June 1.@SOciety saIaame
to the June bride, fetching creature that
she is. This year she Is to be gowned
in more charming mode than ever. Here
Is wedding dress that one Of the most
beautiful of New York. beautiful women
Is going to wear. The contrast Of tex
ture Is remarkable. The bodice il sliN-
fully draped with white chiffon, and
slashed with cleaning satin. while
clouds Of chiffon form the sleeves.
Around the foot Of the skirt runs q corr
don of orange blossoms, and at the back
where it is evoluted into long train, q
huge bow Of white satin ribbon charms
the eye.
So much for the gown in which the
young woman is going to be married.
That would never do for the travelling
dress, of course. Perhaps ought to call
1t the going away gown--to be strictly
English. you know. However, for those
Of US who still have old-fashioned ideas
travelling dress will do. This particular
one Is of simple. quiet fawn cloth. It has
most delicious Innings of pink. white and
gold check silk, dainty little surprise
when a movement Of the foot betrays
the inner edges. Fawn braid Is used to
ornament the surface Of this gown, and
as this repeats exactly the cloth on
which 1t rests. 1t gives an exceeding uni
formity Of tone. In the frdlls that run
down the bodice there is a most becom-
Ing note of turquoise blue. The same ef-
feet obtains in the jewelled buckle that
clasps the ribbon at the waist.
Next in Importance to the bride her
self comes the bridesmaid. Here Is q
hat which is especially fitted for her,
and one which would be becoming to
any young. fresh face. Yet 1t is simplic-
ity itself. 1t Is one mass Of accordion
pleated chiffon-the crown fastened in
the center with q diamond ornament.
This Is tied round the base with Tus-
can tinted ribbon, and has three white
feathers at one side. In materials for
the gown itself, the bridesmaid may
find something very enhancing In pin
spot bengaline. This silk, particularly
In cream color. has very youthful
charm. Ondine is another silk quite in
favor Tor bridesmaids and may be had
in almost any pale shade.
At last we have a skirt that may be
worn with a shirt waist, without OPEN
ing down the back at inopportune mo-
ments, or slipping below the belt. This
new idea Is worthy Of special considera-
ton and Is becoming most deservedly
popular. It is intended for wear with
the bolero now so much worn, and opens
at one side Of the front, thus obviating
any possible separation at the placket
hole. The shape Is excellent. Cut with
out any fullness at the back, 1t yet sets
admirably. 1t Is finished at the waist,
which is absolutely tight. with a neat
Petersham band. This skirt would be
particularly desirable for country wear,
for, on account Of its peculiar make It
would look equally well for cycling or
tennis use. When worn by a wheel
woman, the new cycling hat now coming
into favor would be most suitable. This
novelty Is made very simply, consist
ing merely of a knitted Tam O'Shanter
mounted on a velvet band, trimmed at
one side with a couple Of quilts and q
bunch of flowers.
The woman whose idea of endowment
in summer consists chiefly Of boating
has a variety of wraps to choose from.
and must be unfortunate indeed II some
one agong them does not become her.
We have the long coat ulster in the ever
useful blue cloth faced with white. Then
there is the short cape form. These
latter show decided novelty in being
arranged to button over the shoulders
SO that they can be worn in circular
form, or open to admit the arms. These
capes have admirable points and may
be used for driving also. These are the
most in evidence, but they are modified
in so many ways as to practically be-
come entirely different in style.
Despite the endless variety Of ma
ferfAlH dvr fo
there are always new ones which find
their way to public favor. Among the
novelties for this season. there are three
which seem to deserve particular mem
ton. F'irts there is new fabric which
is called "Louisine." 1t Is kind Of pop
lin. much thinner than the ordinary
variety, and Is to be found mainly in
charming little check patterns, green.
mauve. black and gray being combined
with white. It offers itself persuasively
Tor blouses. The other two materials
are OF the gauze variety. Dalghali crepe
is like chdffon. but infinitely superior to
that perishable article in wearing quail
tiles, and offering the further advant-
ages Of being cheaper. Then there is the
Agra gauze. This is very soft and silky.
and makes the most delightful frills and
f1chus.
But with all the furore that exists
for transparent stuffs Of every variety,
muslins will hold their own in popu-
larity. One of the prettiest afternoon
dresses have seen this season Is Of
the time-honored spotted variety. tits
made over a maize colored foundation
Of silk glace, while circling intermdn-
ably around the sleeve IL cream lace.
The muslin of the bodice and skirt has
insertions of the lace, and the crush
belt is of green glace SILK. Taking 1t as
q whole, nothing could be more charm
ing and becoming. No woman's ward
robe this season will be deemed COM
plete without at least one OF these
pretty and inexpensive frocks.
Lingerie being matter OF necessity.
we are always glad to have new ideas
possibilities In that direc-
ton, and especially something entirely
new. Novelties In silks and muslins
are OF almost everyday occurrence. but
something really new in the way Of q
flannel petticoat Is a genuine and most
agreeable surprise. We call 1t flannel
petttcoat. but It Is really not flannel I.
ALL It V made of wooden, crepe-lika
material, quite amenable to the washer
woman. and trimmed with fiounces Of
lace There are three qualities to be
all-wooI crepe. elk and
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