The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-17
FRILLs WITHOUT END.
Gowns That Are Pussy and Elaborate,
Yet Pretty and Tasteful.
New York Sun.

New York Sun.
A careful search after distinctive features
among the new fashions does not reveal
anything strikingly new except perhaps in
skirt models, and many of these, which
seem new, came out among the winter mod
els. They simply reassert their rights now
by retnforcementS in numbers and the
stamp of Partisan approval. which is usu-
ally emphatic as we'll as final: and we meek
ly accept our fate. To be sure there is un-
limited variation III the modes Of decora-
ton, in which tucking, cording, ribbon. lace,
chiffon, and spangles flourish beyond the
power OF description; but real novelties in
dress trimmings are rare exceptions.
The gowns which aspire to be dressy at all
are extremely fussy and elaborate, yet in
general they are pretty and tasteful. Che
mile, which, by the way was very much
in, evidence in our winter gowns. has de-
ed into a dainty cord, using two shades of
one color. or one shade, as you fancy, and
or coiled into simple design. In an ecru
nuns yelling one row of ecru chenille cord,
and one row of white are sewn quite close
together at, the head OF the circular nounce.
The effect is pretty, but it requires a second
lock to see what produces it. Narrow
plaitings and double frillngs of black NOUS
seine de sole are effectively used on gren-
adine, foulard silk, and barege gowns. Edg-
ing the circular hounces on the skirt and
square double yoke shaped collar, they are
especially pretty. Plaitings of white swiss
muslin on wool and silk gowns are indeed a
novelty, but they must have the finish OF
ribbon or lace on the edge. A blue and
white foulard is trimmed on the bodice with
swiss plaitings edged with a narrow black
and white striped gros grain ribbon. Plain
satin baby ribbon is also used.
Black and white effects as trimming Tor
colored gowns are very popular, ana 1t does
not seem to mater very much wnat ma ma
pattern is traced with a thread OF black,
is one of the novelties. and is equally pref
ty in the bodice of a blue and white foulard
or a light fawn nuns Yelling Coored
chiffon is also very much used as trim
ming and very attractive on the figured
foulards. Thus, a gray and white silk has
a plated ruffie of gray chiffon, with mar
row band of jet where 1t gathers on, head
ing the deep circular founce: gray chiffon
at the wrists, and guimpe yoke of guipure
over white silk.
Grass lawns in open work stripes and
variously embroidered designs mixed with
gold thread appear again in vests, yokes
and collars. Ecru canvas embroidery Is
another variety of material for this pur-
pose. Gowns of grass linen shown among
the new dress models, which is an encour-
aging outlook for those who invested in this
particular kind of costume last season. A
gown of last season can be brought quite
up to date too by making a new blouse
bodice of glaze silk in some bright color,
using embroidered linen for the finish and
the linen sleeves. Russian embroidery
makes very stylish yokes, and black Chan
tilly traced around the pattern with narrow
black velvet ribbon is also very effective
for Jokes and sleeves in gowns of silk
crepe de chine and transparent materials.
Lace insertions embroidered with chenille
and jewels and edged with quillings or white
chiffon supply still another mode of trim
ming chiffon net and satin gowns for even
ing wear.
In made-up dress decorations there are
blouse jackets of braided applique. black
and white net on lace, with applications of
jet Jewels and satin ribbon. A noval effect
in dress trimming is made with checked
two rows of diamond-shaped pieces in black
and gold checked silk, separated BY straps
OF cloth all around the skirt The sleeves
and belt are of the silk. and so are the
revers. and the vest is of plain gold silk
finely tucked.
Cloth or serge, which has come into the
front rank among fashionable materials, is
the thing to have for your spring gown,
and the most attractive costumes in these
fabrics are made by the first-class dress
makers who combine tailor finish with
fanciful effects. Embroidery and appliQues
OF LACE which cover KeYefS yokes, vests
and collar are q feature Of this sort OF