The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-18

The Bcicro Bodice In Evfdenc~-Gold
Braid. Too. IL Considered an Also
lat-i. Nece~sary Adjunct of the
Whreiwoman's Attire Evening
Gowns Are Flower Trimm.d-Paie
Aauve SILK and Pink Straw and
Chiffon Are Very Noticeable I'm the
Array Of Summer Headxear.


! have been booking the last few DAYS
a. some designs. or rather some costumes
FOR the bicycle gsri. and OUT OF all that
] have seen ! have selected three TO write
something about The first IS made ~
black and white shepherds plaid cloth
very agat and fine, the skir. trimmed vi n
FIVE bread bands OF black braid which
commences just below the hips and I'm
iShss Al the rear az the knees. The braid
plays an important part, too, in the
adornulent II the 5olere bodice, being ar
ranged in military fashion in front with
barrel buttons. while IL does duty in mar
rover form as bordering. The costume
Is completed by a fun Killed vest OF
white crinkled silk, softly ruffled at the
neck and held ia at the waist by band
and bow Of black satin. while the sleeves
are distinguished by quantity shaped cuffs
trimmed with braid and softened by a
frilling OF silk ~ seemed 20 me tina, such
q suit as this would be always smart and
very durable. as bicycle suits go.
The second costume was built in cloth
of the fashionable shade Of mauve, lines
OF white and gold braid terminating in
graceful scrolls outlining the side seams
Of tbs skirt and figuring with distinc-
ton on the bolero bodice. the sleeves and
the epaulettes in company with an edg-
ing Of black galoon. The fun front was
a charming affair of white chiffon and
terminates at the ankle.
third costume was of dark naauye
cloth with collar, srevers and cuffs OF
violet endged with fine fancy braid in
violet and gold The little Eton coat
which, by the way, boasts Of a silk lin
ing-is turned back with very dainty put
tons in gold and steel. touched here and
there with blue enamel. When the
weather demands extra warmth and pro-
lection 1t can be fastened across in
doubles breasted fashion. All the cycling
costumes described can also Re used fer
walking. thanks TO the cleN ccness OF the
up-to-date methods Of the puryeyors of
tailor made affairs.
Flowers are in evidence in new fashion,
] observe and are largely used as trim
mings for ev ening gowns. Niolets have
charming appearance with pale pink
satin and chiffon. and the modest little
cowslip can be wei utilized on white sat
I'm with draperies Of tender green ribbon
10 match their stalks. With this latter
material also white or nsauve lilacs could
be used with charming effect
Some very dainty headgear is being dis
played by the mil, .lers. One feature in
particular attracts attention, dainty
hat in white crinoline, with palest mauve
silk and yellowish lace draped around the
crown and combined to form high bows
at one side. while for further adorument
there are some cleverly grouped white
ostrich feathers, one or two delicate
pink roses, and sundry rosettes of mauye
chiffon.
Another hat where the dominant note
Of mauve Is struck first by the straw Of
which the crown Is fashioned, and then
again by the brim of drawn chiffon, is
lifted high up at the left side by a mass OF
exquistely shaded pansies. above which
waves white osprey while softening
folds Of white chiffon add TO the effect. I
noticed, too, toQue OF yellow straw, with
soft rosettes OF yellow and white chiffon
and two high ostrich feathers in the two
colorings for its most effective trimming
There was also rosy-hued toque of pink
straw and chiffon, with pink roses peep
ing out here and there and a white ostrich
tip and osprey for contrast.
The cycling hats of smart simplicity this
summer are a perfectly light and cool
canvas sailor, with black velvet band and
bows and white quilts. and a coarse straw
sailor trimmed with black and white plaid
silk and black quilts. This latter has Just
touch Of rose pink velvet heading the
folded hand round the crown. while in
order that every one may be provided for
the few but faithful followers Of the bon
net, which has come 10 be despised and
neglected by the many, are provided
with a smart little model all gold passe-
menterie. with little punches OF black
roses and cleveriy tied bows OF white silk.
II was my good fortune the other even
Ing 10 be present AT a social gathering of
the people who ara supposed TO wear the
very snartest gowns that can be bought
one lady was tastefully dressed in fou-
lard, the dominant tone in which was pink
on black and white ground. The skirt
was made with three frills. each edged
with narrow cream colored guipure lace.
The sleeves We're OF foulard like the skirt.
and the rest of the bodice was OF guipure
over white satin and finished with black
SASH.
Another costume worn by a dehutante
was az dark gray bengalne. The coat
bodice was white. Louis Quinze in style.
the fronts embroidered n steel and gilt
terlng pailiettes. over insertions OF white
cloth. all forming a design essentially Of
the period with this costume was worn
a large black hat WITH black ostrich
plunes. rosette ~ turquoise blue vel
vet resting on the hair With r diamond
ornament IN the center, completed the
costume.
\ very efTecti"e gown vas Of yellow
Cau2e ever yellow six dehcatelv erahvo.d-
cred in silver and applied designs I'm iaca
With fun front. ii tuy Vleatcf vest ~
chiffon. aud chiffon SASH The sleeves
were Of Gauza ard tAe skirt vas finished
az the hem Nth quOnrs Of white ana
yellow cnlffon. A very delicate and per
baps the srnartcst dress worn on ne oc-
CASTOR 10 which I refer was a eostsrra
Or White orEaudy uusliu embroidered
with Louis Sctza bows connected hv a
floral tran executed IN tones ~ -e's rro-
Gus. msuve and yellow. The YOKE AIS If
Transparent lace. inserted C4ep1v3v ia .
very original bodice ~ white o,neafr@
while the eoloring q the embroidery vas
prettlly repeated IN the waisthand
The last u the notable gowns I noticed
was II dove gray MORE, with ziEzex
satin design upon II, TIE skirt MAS fin
ishsd with 3 lace insertion AZ the hem
snd the bodice. OF oolere shape. was 1f
lace over white. opening on soft 'front.'
% white siken muslin and lace TNar.
was @ u,tle puffei edgtng 90 gray chif-
feu and "A white folded collar. 4 gaxn
coi5rci satin straw bonnet trimmed with
black velvet and tea roses was worn ygstA
tats costume. having 2 high BLACK and
wa:ts rosst-e at one side
81 ts fne s4rposttt9n that there are brides
~ sll times % the yes< and taA1 is WHY
suppose. .1a; sheYe Is such At ineessant
}oakoHt kept - thesr behalf 10 s@Nttra
something new. The very newest idea
ta3s season Is 20 use six Maltese iace Jas
trimming fog the wea5 ng dress i IS
very charming In wonderful shades 81
tvory sr3 cream. Furthermore. K = vs~re
popular ana i think we nsissaf very easl
say this yea- taat pot Only happy IS TIE
brs5s ;ha sun shines or hat happy Is TIE
bride whose COVE Is trimmed wish SIX
Maltese }a>e.
Seufe 3ue w1s telling ma The ether dag
,hat Z ooght 20 write more atAaut what the
Summer giEl woee. Di1 yea ever hear
anything 50 r3atcui0asr vas che bona Sd
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