El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-18
Woman's Realm.
Albany Times Union.

Woman's Realm.
Albany Times Union.
The subject of skirts is very in
teresting one, since the plain skirt no
longer .reigns supreme. IL simplifies
matters to have no choice in skirts;
but now as much, and more. atten ton
needs be given to this portion of the
gown than to the bodice. The style 8
multiply. Not only have we the skirt
with q circular Hounce-plain, gradual
other ways diversiied-but there ore
double skirts; some cut both the same
length, the upper one opening tun1c
fashion, or the upper one cut shorter
in waves to reveal the undersklrt and
skirts composed entirely OF ruff1es or
circular hounces, or OF shlrrings or
plsiutings. A.plaiuted skirt with
tsblier front cut in one piece with a
yoke, is slightest wood-brown yelling.
The skirt is made long, resting ON the
founce at the back. in the uncomfort-
able prevailing mode. Not only this
class of gowns but many OF the utility
and tailor gowns have extremely long
skirts.
The yoke gowns narrow at the back,
reaching the band at the centre. Be-
low this the pleats hang in long grace
full lines. A band of black lace adorns
either side, running from the front at
the top diagonally to the foot. Inc
waist IL made with round yoke,
which fastens at the left shoulder.
Tiny ruches of black silk muslin trim
it, one row forming q heading to the
band and belt are of turquoise blue vel
vet.
Very smart gowns of duck and pique
in cloth colors are to be worn this sum-
mer. They are made in the jacket and
skirt variety of costume, and are worn
with other skirt waists or bOdice5 or
vests of dainty fabrics. The models do
not differ from those used for cloth
gowns. and they are trimmed on the
same lines. The skirt with circular
hounce is the fsvorite, but there are
many different styles Of jackets. The
fitted coat cut off at the waist line,
with added basque and long revers is
very stylish. The Elton jacket is an
other smart shape, and with the latest
development-the loose FRONTS be-
coming to ali figures.
A model is of cadet blue duck, with |
trimming of creamy cotton lace, in a
flounce. The jacket has square revers
covered with lace, and the edges, |
which fasten invisibly, are also lace
trimmed. A sleeveless blouse of white
crepe de chine is worn with it, the |
neck, bow and collar being OF the |
same.
Dark blue and brown trimmed with
black are less conspicuous and yer
servieeable gowns. |
The organize, lawn and pique gowns |
displayed are more or less deliberately |
trimmed with ruffies, ruches, inser-
tions, puffs and tuck-, quite like the old |
dresses OF thirty years ago. Insertions
of lace, alternating with groups OF
tucks or narrow ruches from the hem
nearly to the waist, are among the
many fancies.
the waists which do not fssten invis-
IDLY at the shoulder and under arm
seams generally fssten invisiply under
the trimming. Visible fastenings do
not appear except on the severer tall
or made Rovyns-notwithstan the
vogue of buttons. These, when used,
are simply decoration.
There Is . bodice which ia fastened
at one side under the strap which ex-
te Ids to the shoulder 1t the left side of
the central v. The gown of beige can
vas, with VS. of pale violet fsille let
into the waist. The edges of the can
vas are trimmed with Oriental en-
broidery on biege ground, with violet
used. The sleeves are OF the violet
faille, embroidered in silks and chenille
to match the canvas. The belt Is OF
green satin.
A stock collar and bow of white lace
finish the neck. Ties continue to be
popular. They are of lace,
chiffoni silk muslin, organdie, batiste,
silk and ribbon. The daintiest of con-
fections are used, and among them the
ties of piece lace are conspicuous.
The ends of the tie are bordered with
white silk baby ribbon put on in frills.
A very nobby and serviceable bicycle
suit for women is made of checked
plaid, cheviot with graceful circular
skirt and jaunty three button cutaway
coat, half lined with tsffeta silk.
Summer dinner gowns of accordion
plated chiffon are exquisite. These
are trimmed with satin or velvet rib
bon.
The more vivid in coloring the shirt
waist the more chic 1t is considered.
Turquoise, pink, yellow or cerise
stocks and belts are worn with shirt
waists of black and white striped silk.
One of the new modes calls for q
black satin skirt and white pique or
duck shirtwa1st, the cuffs and collar
being of white linen.
Corn color is being worn to some ex-
tent, and it is delightful summer col
or. It is always pretty and cool. and
becoming to many people. 1t is to be
seen in some of the wide neck scarfs.
Divinely Tall.
oenuine dauphter of the gods |