Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-10-09
GOWNS FOR BRIDES.
Dainty Fabrics With Which They
viii Be Adorned.

the September days brings the time Of
the autumn weddings nearer, the
minds of the sisters, cousins and aunts
of the prospective brides lightly turn
to thoughts of gowns-wedding gowns,
going-away gowns, bridesmaids
gowns, reception gowns, visiting
gowns, gowns for indoor functions, and
to gowns for outdoor occasions.
First of all in the list comes the
brides gown, "a modiste who has re-
Gently returned from Paris said in
speaking of trOusseaus. 'The newest
fabric for such gowns is heavy lustre-
less silk. 1t looks like peau de sole,
but isn't that material. Then white
satin, the soft-fnish kind, without so
much gloss, will be as much used as
ever, and white, satin-fniShed velvet
Will have great vogue. Very heavy
white crepe de chine will be used also.
"How shall the gown be made? Why,
in close, clinging lines, OF course, and
with long, circular train. The skirt
may be quite tight, or may have some
fulIness at the back. Heavy folds at
the bottom, and long lines of embroid-
cry extending up the skirt and continu-
ing on the waist, to produce princesse
effect, would make a simple, elegant
gown. The sleeves must be long, and
the neck high But for the bride VIII"
wishes to wear the same waist at social
functions after the wedding the yoke
and sleeves may be of lace, which may
be removed to make lOw-necked bod
ice.
"FOr bridesmaids gowns great deal
of crepe de chine and moussellne de
sole will be used. A pretty gown 1 saw
in Paris was made almost entirely OF
strips of open-edge ribbon combined
with lace insertion. MOusseline or
chiffon makes up into the daintiest
kind of a gown for brides attendant.
On a chiffon gown saw the chiffon
was laid on both skirt and waist in soft
folds. On the skirt, below the knee,
crosswise tucks made the material flare
out into a deep plated flounce. The
tucks appear on the waist also. The
gown [ saw was of pink chiffon, and
the soft, fluffy plaits made it look like
a big pink rose.
"In Paris they are showing a great
nany tulle gowns in white and pink
or debutantes' gowns. There was
PRETTY little directOire model at one OF
he openings which could be used just
IS we'll for bridesmaids gown as for
coming-out gown. 1t was made with
shOrt-Waisted effect, and was to be
worn with a Marie Antoinette fchu
Instead of the conventional picture
at. the directoire hat that flares back
~om the face in a modified poke bon
ct fashion and ties so coQuettishly
nder the chin may be worn. Then TO
omplete the direcJOire effect, instead
the usual bouquet, the best girl and
re- other pretty girls in the procession
az carry a directoire staff of flowers.
''Of course, the bridesmaids gowns
ust be high necked just as the brides
ust be. But the maids may wear ell
wv sleeves finished with a fall of lace
chiffon, and long gloves. Either
ace or suede gloves may be worn. Ii
gown is glossy, the gloves must be
o.,
)rn, the gloves must be suede.
Collars are not heavily trimmed
,cklaces Of pearls or of antique silver
in pearls or diamonds in Louis XIV
lie will be worn with these gowns,
d will take the place of the collar
mining.
Now for the brides going-away
wn. A taiIor-made gown Of cloth
the new shade of red-a true, but a
TX red-or of the new blue, or of tan,
of old rose, will be the correct thing.
ry dark slate gray will be all right
O, but not light gray-that'a passe.
a red tailor-made gown that I saw
delightful touch was given by a pale
zen vest. The green was of such a
t shade that you couldn't tell
ether it was green or what color it
S. 1t blended exquisitely with the
| and with the rich black fur with
ich the jacket lapels were lined.
For visiting, if the bride intends to
in the latest fashion, she will get a
vet gown. She will have it trimmed
III fur and have it severely plain,
cept for elaborate machine stitching
/ for touch of color in the vest, CT
the collar or belt.
Shades of brown will be much used
the soft satin-like cloth, which will
be used for visiting gowns.
uches black and white in chenille OF
braid are made to blend effectively
b the brown i'll the brown gowns.
greater simplicity in collar decora-
I is very noticeable on the cloth
sses, as we'll as in those of lighter
terial. The pretty adjustable era
S, which are worn with all the cloth
ms, do away with the necessity for
cy collar trimming.
Jravats are made of the soft fabrics
ch are in vogue this season. Not
many lace cravats are seen, but all
of odd materials are used. Once
while you see a cravat in which a