The Wichita daily eagle., 1898-01-08
DRESSES FOR CHILDREN.

DRESSES FOR CHILDREN.
Everything, even the Shakespearetr
dog. has its day. Christmas is a bach
number, and the last New Year horn has
sounded so femininity turns TO fresh
problems. One of the questions of the
hour is that Of party frocks, for the small
girl or boy who is not hidden to a party
is decidedly in the minority!
There is wide variety in modes fol
dancing gowns for school girls, but the
first consideration in choosing material
and style is suitability. Do not make the
mistake of putting on a tall, scrawny girl
of fourteen. an accordion-plaited skirt
1t accentuates her height and angles.
Nor should thes hort plump maid be
adorned with a ruffied skirt or any hori-
zontal trimmings.
A charming girlish dress is made of soft
Liberty silk, in a delicate shade of
cream, lined with pink silk. trimmed
around the skirt and also on the gathered
bolero and eqaulettes with bands of tur-
quoise blue ribbon velvet, on which are
sewed Mother-of-Pearl sequins, thus car
rying out the effect Of the pink lining
under the white silk, which gives the
pretty and becoming Mother-of-Pear
tint
Another artistic frock is Of rose pink
china silk, accordion-plaited, while the
short wasted bodice is girdled with a
broad band Of white satin, beautifully
embroidered in silver. White kid slip
pers and pale pink silk stockings should
complete this chic little toilette.
A striking combination is a dress of
cerise satin and black lace. Round the
skirt are appliqued designs in black lace,
diminishing in size as they go up, and
round the waist Is a sash of cerise satin
ribbon, edged with a frill of black chif-
fon The full bodice with pouch effect is
given a touch of individuality by a shirred
round yoke of black chiffon, lined or
transparent, according to taste. Black
patent leather slippers and black silk
stockings complete the details of cos
tune which would be an ideal one for a
brunette of sweet is.
White is always effective, but when
combined with a softly tinted material
shows just a thought more of originality.
Thus, ivory white satin, lined with bis
pre- lace of deep creamy tone, is most ar
tistic. The full skirt may be crossed dia-
gonally with a band of lace insertion.
The yoke and lower part of the sleeves are
also of guipure lace left transparent or
mounted on white satin. Soft rosettes of
rich orange velvet may be added to the
bodice, while a narrow girdle of the same,
with a long empire bow. gives the last
touch of elegance to a frock thoroughly
individual in design and color.
For blonde maiden of Il. or there
abouts, a picture frock of myrtle green
velvet will be found most effective. II
one is so fortunate as TO posses some
good lace, no other trimming is needed.
The model gown is of a good quality of
velveteen, lined with pale pink taffeta,
matching in color the soft girdle which
holds the fulnes sof the waist in place
The Vandyke collar OF lace and the ruff
fies Of the same at the wrists are the
sole trimmings, and slippers and stock
ings should match the lining and Sirdle.
Again, fur and satin are an excellent
combination for winter dancing frock.
one Of the frettiest creations lately seen
being OF turquoise-blue satin. trimmed
with narrow edglngs of fur and creamy
guipure lace, prettily arranged on the
yoke bodice.
A soft crepon Of nuns yelling or any
material may be as effce-
lively used in fashioning party frock as
silk or satin, and when lined with taffeta
is quite as handsome. AS TO the minor
details OF Yong girls toilette. much
depends upon personal taste. but il IS
an excellent rule 20 Use absolutely no
ieweIry. and 10 wear tbs hair in as sim
pie and natural style IS possible. Much
erimped or tightly curled hair is an ab-
onIinatiol, and II a ribbon be worn. IL
should be black or a shade matching the
sash or girdle-
The question OF a high or low-necked
bodice for girl II her early teens is one
often discussed ty inexperienced mothers
but. as rule, the French fashion Of new
er permitting IN iagenue 20 wear a 6ecol-
lete gown Is a safe one 10 follow e.
bow sleeves. as well should be avoided.
as the arms OF children lack roundnsss
and are best hidden from view. both as a
matter OF health and Of good taste
One OF the seasons novelties IN trim
ming cloth gowns is the machine stitch
ing in patterns Ike the old fashioned
quilting The cloth IS padded underneath
10 give it the raised appearance. and the