The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-16

skirt was carried out for the front of
the bodice and tiny ruffles of the mou-
seine completed the effect.
Inc bridesmaids, Miss Bernice Drown,
Miss Eva Madden and Miss Bertha
Dolbeer, were gowned exactly alike and
looked very Winsome and dainty. The
skirts We're of green taffeta, cut very
close over the hips and entirely covered
with white pompadour mousseline. The
pompadour mouSSeline comes in pat
terms and has deep border that gives
the effect of an over-founce.
Tiny pink rOsebuds were scattered
over this mousseline and the border
was of the same coloring. The green
taffeta underneath gave the skirt the
appearance of a sheath of green sup
porting the flowerlike bodice. The bo-
dice was also of green taffeta and the
white pompadour mousseline embroid-
cred in pale pink buds was laid over
it in soft surplice folds. This surpllce-
like effect is going to entirely supplant
the blouse effects Of last winter.
While none of these gowns that l
have just described are unduly elabor-
ate, they, nevertheless, require an art
lists touch in the making, and the ma
terials, while they are soft, are never
theless very expensive.
Brides who must econOmfZe should
show a great deal of discretion in the
selection of the wedding gown TO be
married in the travelling gown may De
very sensible, but it does not appeal to
most women But even If white is
worn il can be inexpensive and can be
judiciously planned for future use.
Satin is undoubtedly very pretty for
the foundation, but it is always eXpen-
sive. and white taffeta can be pur-
chased for almost half the cost of satin.
The overdress may be chiffon, mousse
line or any soft material that is not too
costly Use no laceS unless you are
fortunate enough to possess some real
lace Have the gown made the essence
of simplicity, and it is bound to be
pretty Eschew a long train and do
not even attempt to demi-train unless
YOU are sure of your dressmaker's ca
pacity and surer of your own ability
to handle it. For miscut or miShan-
died train is hideous defOrmity to an
otherwise pleasing appearance.
It is wise to have the gown made
with two waists. one high and one de-
collete, so that the same gown can DO
duty at a formal affair, where full dress
is required. and Will also be appropriate
for an informal affair.
A pretty wedding gown can be made
of the inexpensive silk crepes and by
using this material the necessity of a
silk foundation is done away with A
white glace silk can be used and the
overdress of chiffon can be dispensed
with The cost of the wedding gown is
thus greatly reduced.
A very pretty white glace silk gown
was worn at a recent wedding. The
skirt had a ffounce of chiffon and an
accordion pleated chiffon sash edged
with narrow chiffon ruffies. The bodice
was of the silk laid in soft folds with a
yoke and sleeves of tucked chiffon.
Another style Of white glace silk
gown is trimmed with very narrow
ruffles of the same, has sash and body
of mousseline, the folds drawn across
and fastened under the left shoulder
seam This is a very graceful design
and one that does not take a great deal
of material.
The veil and orange blossoms are
usually appendages of the wedding
gown, although they are sometimes
dispensed with
The bridesmaids should be gowned