The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
nd hangs in ends about twelve inches

and hangs In ends about twelve inches
long.
Tho gowns with waists and skirts are
technically termed "Marguerites;" those
hanging straight from the neck are
known as empire In the annals OF the
shop girl. The empire night dress Is
a more general favorite than the other,
because IL is more comfortable to sleep
ina quality which should not be for
gotten in the manufactures OF the ideal
sleeping robe. A pink silk gown Of the
empire cut glories in a new kind Of sleeve.
which IL extremely becoming to pretty
arm, mainly because II affords good
opportunity to see II. IL consists OF three
fiounces set in at the shoulder. the under
one being longest. the middle one a 1T
tie shorter, and the top one shortest OF
all. Each is edged with narrow valcn-
cfennes lace, and the effect OF the whole
is that OF a sleeve for a ball dress.
White gowns made i'm the same style
as the pink one Just described have
longer ruffles which grow narrower to-
wards the top Of the shoulder. These are
made OF the finest nainsook and null, as
anything coarse or heavy would be I'M
comfortable as well as ungraceful. The
wise and thrifty woman will not wear
such a gown. even II she is so fortunate
as TO have IT, until the hot July days,
when one wants a cool lounging gown
above everything else and this one, II
daintily trimmed with lace. will serve as
Wen as morning wrapper especially
designed for the purpose.
There is more excuse for the chemise
with waist and skirt than for the night
drese Of that style, because 1t IS so fire.
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the pretticst OF these are made with hori-
zontal stripe Of insertion forming a sort
Of shirt bosom in front. This can be
made separately and then inserted into
The ordinary chemise. As a rule, the new
est OF these garments are rather plain
around the neck-the founce that form
erly fell from the top OF the corset having
been discarded In anticipation Of tighter
hitting dress waists than the Russian
blouse.
Feminine taste frequently runs to silk
for the choicest lingerie. its soft rich
ness appealing to n natural fondness for
elegance. White China silk is a more
general favorte. but pink. blue. and hello
trope are also worn. A white silk chemise
trimmed with duchess lace seems the
acme of luxury in underwear. and should
bs reserved for weddings and other great
occasion
Plain white chemise and corset covers
are simply trimmed around the neck and
sleeves with narrow piece OF embroid-
cry. through the edges OF which baby
ribbon is run and tied In bows.
Carriers have come out In Roman stripes
and plaids like everything else. The new
garter buckle Is a four-leaf clover under
a crystal like those which both men and
women have been wearing for watch
charms and chatelaines. The sentiment
against round garters is growing strong
or as the athletic interest spreads. II Is
simuly impossible TO endure the stoppage
OF circulation when one Is taking violent
exercise Hence the up-and-down style
grows I'm favor Folks who have buckles
Intended for the round style can nut them
on the strap Just above the fork of the
gsrter. A striped pair of this kind has a
rosctte OF Roman strine ribbon where
the garter forks. and the strans which
form, the fork are also made OF ribbon.
A four-leaf clover gold buckle is set on
above the rosette and the clasps which
fasten TO the stocking are also ~ gold
The same STYLE NAV he had with silver
buckles and clasps for three dollars and
half