New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-02
SUMMER JACKETS AND WRAPS
TAFFETA SILK ONE OF THE FAvoRrru
MATERIALS
SHIRT WAISTS AND SEPARATE SKIRTS PoPrLAD
FOR EVENING AR-ORGANDIEs
ARE Liz Ed

ARE LIKED
With the exception Of the sleeves which stiii
smaller-the fulness the top being slight. and
the width at the shoulders being produced by the
extensions Of various kinds placed the bodice
the waists this summer will be practically the
same The departures IN styles are confined
entirely TO the skirts. which. unfortunately for
those who are obliged TO he economical. are OF a
character make last years gowns nearly useless.
any attempt to alter them TO suit prevailing
modes is easy Of detection Last summers hats.
too "out OF IT. In shape There is much less
ornamentation used. and 1t is massed In a closer
way. giving the erec of smaller more trim
capotes or hats The trimmed sailor Is the favorits
far. although. doubtless, later on the shade hat
IN more picturesque shapes will again be In vogue.
Black taffeta is being extensively used for the
popular blouse Jacket Its excellent properties as
dust-sheddng and defylng fabric are obvious.
and its light weight makes 1t one OF the best
materials for hot weather garments. so that this
goods will probably become great favorite for
wraps and Jackets OF all kinds. Long pelerines OK
black taffeta make useful and attractive-looking
wraps for driving and for Older women MORE II
greatly used both for Jackets and capes.
The reign Of the separate skirt. and also OF the
sailor hat will be more firmly established than
This sensible fashion for the gown will. a.
heretofore render many thin dresses for day wear
superfiuos. For evening wear in summer. however,
organdes will be again in great demand. and for
demtolets certainly nothing could be prettier.
One Of the effective ways OF making
organde skirt is Insertion down each
breadth. taking the place Of the to within q
foot Of the hem. where they cut of by an
Insertion band. which all around the skirt. and
forms a heading for lace-edged iounce. which
gives the fare at the bottom.
way OF finishing neck Of outing OF
travelling suit which is open In front 10 volu.
minous soft four-in-hand tie OF black silk which
circles the V-shaped neck the knot with the hang
ing ends being placed at the point any kind Of
chemisette. OF course may be worn TO All IN the
open '. This fashion makes a pleasing change
from the time -honored sailor collar or plain rever
Another popular style seen in the newest tailor.
made outing suits shows opening or the side for
both pieces OF the gown. the blouse and skirt.
CHILDREN's FASHIONS
The children are graceful little figures this
spring in the tightly fitting circular skirts with
their umbrella-like folds which sway with each
moton-the prettiest OF all skirts a slender
figure. but too trying for those who have pro-
nounced hips the fve-gored skirt being much
more becoming in such n case Small boys. a.
usual will wear MILDLY or sailor. suits. and in the
larger will appear like their fathers. knick-
erbockers or white fannels. with long trousers
To order buy shirt waists nowadays
qu,res DISCRIMINATION and knowledge and between
the ready-made and the custom-nade there is .
great gulf fixed There Is no end OF details that
Yoke at the back: the buttons IN front should DO
on flap under the boXpleat and should not show;
and should not turn over Ike those OF last year
the garment selected Tor COLL wear should blouse
more AT the back than those worn for cycling, TO
allow for the bend Of the back. etc. Trihes light
air these. hut deemed all-important by
smart dressers.
The sash is made prominent feature on many
Of the latest inporlad gowns and almost amounts
70 a trimmed train. the long ends widening as they
reach the bottom OF the skirt ana are generally
edged with an accOrlon-pleated chiffon ruiie.
To keep them fresh and increased moreover tho
wearer should learn TO si' the side OF her gown
10 deity push aside the long floating ends
With thin dresses especially these sashes made
OF soft liberty silk most effective.
Bla k gowns II we'll made. have an air ~ great
distinction One which has recently come over
from Paris is q: black point d'esprit and black
organdio The far-pleated underskri IS trimmed
with garlands o. the point despr.t, gathered in a
me ruche these are hung in long scallops on tho
bottom Of the skirt in two rows one row interseci.
ing the other tho scaUOps growing larger toward
the back until they nearly rea n the waist. over
the upper front NJ the skirt IS short. pointed
tablier front OF the point desprit, trimmed with
three rows Of ruch~rg The waist IS gathered
bodice of black point desprit over which Is a low
necked blouse Of black organdie. covered with
black giipure this is cut open IN iron. 20 snSM
ruch. OF the 10 mark the line 0, the low-cus
neck The sleeves are OF the point desprit. gath
cred horizontally. with small pun at the top.