The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-07-17

the envy OF all her friends. II she is only
blessed with the figure and style which spe-
cially beft these garments. she is more attrac-
tive under their influence than in any other
kind Of dress. providing her surroundings are
in harmony. Summer tea gowns. matinees
which consist of a skirt and loose bodice or
sacque. and dainty dressing sacques. are some
thing to be desired by every woman, and to see
them and not possess them is one Of the trials
OF womankind. She may be perfectly incon-
sistent in making her selection. but she dotes
on the prizes Just the same.
The new gowns Of crepe de Chine. China silk.
and muslin are very fascinating, with an album
dance oflace for trimming. and they are made
both with and without a lining. Nuns yelling
is sometimes used for this purpose. but the
very elegant tea gowns are lined with silk.
White crepe de Chine. accordion plated and
hung over a pink silk lining, makes a charm
ing gown. with the long stole ends OF lace. 1t
is fitted In prettily at the sides to show the
figure. and tied down in front with pink satin
ribbon. Imitation Irish point and Valenciennes
lace trim these gowns very ~prettily, but, OF
course. more expensive laces are in order II you
can afford the extravaganza.
All the gowns are made long, the trailing
effect being especially suitable for this style Of
dress. Sleeves are cut full and gathered into
the band OF insertion at the wrist. or cape fash
ion. falling overthe close sleeve underneath and
! opening up the inside. Any style which has
some OF the elements Of Greek dress about 1t is
especially good. and crepe de Chine is best
adapted for this purpose, as 1t drapes so grace
fully. Apretty matinee shown in the ~illustra-
ton IL OF white muslin over pink China silk
deliberately trimmed with Valenciennes lace
and insertion. A pretty ~petticoat is of yellow
broeaded silk with white chiffon plaitings edged
with ruchings. and with this is worn a corset
cover OF alternate bands OF yellow silk OF the
thinnest description and lace insertion.
is the latest thing in Paris. and cream colored
Valenciennes is tho trimming. The, night
goWnB are made in empire shape with q mar
row yoke, and finished on the. bottom with a
ruche Of silk on a fril. of lace. Cover the yoke
with frllls Of lace and cream satin ribbon and
new silk chemise ID shaped in very close to the
figure and finished at the neck with deep
Tevers Of lace insertions aud silk, which. fall
Ing down over the corsets, form a corsetcover.
Drawers are full and made with a deeper rnfiie
at the outer edge, which gives z pretty fare.
silk trimmed with many frnls Of Valenciennes
and silk and a wide hounce of alternate rows of
insertion and bands OF silk Fine cambria
skirts. are made with the Spanish founce
want the latest tint In nainsook underwear see
that 1t is o deep cream made more yellow by
the tint OF the lace used In trimming.
Tho daintiest little corset covers are in the
form OF boleros or baby waists, finely tucked at
the waist line. The woman who goes In for all
night which will cover all her curl. papers and
look very charming at the same, time in fact,
there Is everything In this department to
tempt a woman to spend her money.