The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13
or silk to the elaborate bodice fit for the

or silk to the elaborate bodice fit for the
most festive of occasions.
The shirt waists strongly resemble
those worn throughout the summer. To
wear beneath a coat nothing is more con-
venient than the shirt waist OF soIt
French flannel. These can be pought
ready-made in variety of patterns The
fashionable flannels used for this purpose
are scattered with polka dots, covered
with stripes or in dainty plaid or checked
designs. The plaid velvet shirt waist Is
high in favor. Many of the plaids are
somewhat startling in their color com
binations, and yet when worn with DARK
cloth skirt they look most effective Inc
peau de sole waist comes in all the new
colors and is made after the conventional
pattern.
All the new shirt waists will not be
blouse. There will be tight-ftt1ng ones,
though it must be conceded that even
these will blouse a little in front. the
sides and back will be tight-fitting with
little fall over the belt.
the treatment of the waist after 1T Is on
Very fancy collarettes are worn; there Is
a deep yoke of lace put on over the waist,
and the broadcast girdleS are used.
These collars, pykes and girdles are
purchased separately and either sewed
upon the shirt waist or hooked in place,
To understand this perfectly 1t is only
necessary to describe four little shirt
waists that have attracted much atten-
ton. One is of rose silk, over which Is
worn a bolero of shaded rose velvet edged
l.
hooked a frill of the rose silk.
The second is of seeded velvet, with the
seeds composed of tiny beads of different
hues. 1t has a pointed girdle of black
velvet, which gives the waist very
slender appearance.
The third is of dotted chiffon over a
taffeta lining of greenisn hue The yoke
is trimmed with bands of green ribbon
and the sleeves are frilled with green
chiffon ruchingS. A green ribbon is tied
around the neck.
The fourth one is a black satin waist
with heavy deep basque, into which is
set panels of white satin, making a far
effect. The same design is carried out in
white chiffon is worn with this waist
hanging almost to the waist line. The
fchu is embroidered in black silk. This
waist is for half mourning.
These shirt waists are among the more
elaborate ones, but there are others just
as pretty and much more Serviceable
which cost great deal less.
In making a striped silk waist the
stripes run up and down the waist and
round and round the sleeves. No other
way produces graceful results. This must
be observed in all fabrics whether cam.
brics, silks or velVetS.
The velvet shirt waist is so dressy
comfortable and becoming that it will
hot for summer wear It is generally
lined with very thin lining material or
account of its tendency to crock Off
The regular summer shirt waist will be
of wash material made with trimmed
sleeves and small shoulder puffs. The
+ puffs will be ruff1ed or trimmed with lace
and set with insertion. They can hardly
be too fussy. The absolutely plain ones
will only be seen where the goods have
an elaborate pattern in the material
French Bingham makes up into the
neatest of shirt waists because 1t is sc
dainty and can be treated SO effectively