The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-10
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Philadelphia Record: This Is the sea-
son when the well-dressed woman--,nay
her tribe increase--gives her time and
attention to q tailor-made gown, for
che knows that though she may boast
of every Other kind OF frocis under the
sun. II she does not possess q correct
ltailor-built gown her wardrobe Is sadly
incomplete.
The modish tailor gown for the spring
Sof'9S will be one OF two thlngs,-lt will be
very, very plain, or 1t will be very, very
elaborate! II the English style be cho-
sen. It will doubtless be OF homespun.
tweed or serge; the skirt, that will
measure four yards In width, and Will
be lined with soft unrustling silk, will be
sguiltless OF acknowledgement or, stitch
ed seams only will indicate the cachet OF
! the man idressmaker, and the chic little
single breasted Jacket will be lined with
satin, Its only ornament a fiat velvet
collar and the neatly-stitchcdS flaps OF
Ats numerous and convenient pockets. Z
II, on the other hand, the French mode
4 be chosen. then the result will be an
edition de luxe OF the tailor gown. The
narrow skirt will be tucked with circu-
lar ,tucks from waist 10 hem, or braided
J panels or applique ,medallans Will glor.
lily Its simplicity. The Russian blouse
or the Elton Jacket will be braided in
elaborate, design. while the close-ntting
sleeves. with their fiarlng cuffs, will In
some way repeat the motif of the trim
ming OF skirt and Jacket.
A charming black Ibroadcloth, gown,
lined with pale yellow taffeta, illustrates
the French mode, and as 1t was seen at
very swell tailor's establishment. may
3 be considered an excellent example OF
the new. and, more important still, the
y correct thing in that line. The skirt
was OF the new shape. close-fltting at
the hips and flaring from the knees
downward. the curtain-llke decoration
of ethe front being bands OF the cloth,
edged with narrow pipinss OF black sat
5; In. The white satin bodice, waist and
sleeves Of which were alike, covered
with heavy guipure lace. was hidden by
: a smart little Elton jacket OF fine black
cloth, ornamented with scroll-work! de-
sign in black satin. A glrdle or tur-
quoise morior velvet was fastened back
and front by a long narrow cut steel
J, buckle. while the high crush stock OF the
I same was caugh. at the left side by a
marrow slide OF cut steel
Another example OF French sartorlal
/, art was of royal blue cloth, the tucked
skirt matching the Jacket and sleeves.
which were also finely tucked: a pout
Z front OF white satin was embroidered
Sin Breton style in shaded blue silks,
while girdle and stock were Of dark blue
velvet
y "A truly Partisan creation figures In
Z the trousseau OF an Easter bride tina,
IS to be. This time the well-built gown
/ Is Of slate gray cloth. braided elaborate
1yEin black and silver. The blouse
waist OF gray cloth is topped with a
/ square tucked yoke OF ivory point
d'esprit, while a smart cravGte OF white
Stulle Is tied under the chin. A waist
belt of silver tissue and embroidered
pointed cuffs add distinction to the cos
tune. while todue of pink roses, with
aigrette and ribbon bow OF black, adds
Unreasonable chic to the whole.
Spring Jackets 10 be worn with DIFF
ferent coloret skirts will be quite short
and Will be much braided. Broad rever-
\ are a feature OF the new lightweight
: eoat, which In most cases are braided In
some simple design, the pattern repeat
ed on the cuffs of the tight-littIng
( sleeves.
Eton jackets are again the vogue and
some OF the newest tailor gowns arc
made in that jaunty style. For travel
ling and for wear with the inevitable
1 shirtwaist this garment is the ideal one
Z as It Is not only light and cool. but is
: easily slipped on and of and Is Of no
/ great bulk when carried.
ssE Gray. II Ia said, will be the fashion,
= able color for early spring wear, color
by the way, which is quite as service
able: as q darker one. II the material Is
( homespun or tweed. Cornflower blue
cerise, leaf green and all the varying
! tones Of mauve and violet will be used
4 for Innings. and though an effort has
I been made to Introduce soft lining silks
I IL seems difficult to induce womankind
\ to. discard the crisp and rustlIng taffeta