The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-17

A unique summer frock is a coarse
ecru linen toile. trimmed with broad,
waving panels of VosgeS lace. There
is a suggestion of window draperfeS IN
the combination, it must be admitted,
but for certain occasions 1t will be most
suitable. For the SeaShOre this gown
would look we'll trimmed with red The
present model is lined with lavender,
and has lavender trimmings on the bod
ice. A deep lace collar outlines tuck
ed yoke of lavender silk A cravat ties
in sailor knot on the breast, some four
or FIVE inches below the choker This
form Of cravat, by the way, appears on
a lot of smart blouses. The small bo-
lero on this bodice is trimmed on the
revers by tiny ladders of lavender silk.
Imagine a band of silk cut out to form
an exact ladder, with all the edges turn
ed in and nicely stitched, and one has
an excellent idea of what this trim
ming is like In this case the trim
ming is about an inch and a, half broad
and is used as an edge The narrow
vest is tucked like the yoke, and a scarf
of lavender mOussellne de sole is tied
about the waist.
An alluring frock of lavender and
white India silk has its tight-fitting
skirt trimmed down the front and
around the bottom with a four-inch
band of white cloth, stitched with
white. Over the simply constructed
blouse of silk is worn very short bO-
lero of the cloth perforated A beauti-
full gray crepe de chine has a long over
skirt that opens on the left side and is
fastened with bows of gray velvet and
rhinestone buckles. The overskirt is
trimmed all around with Irish crochet,
put on with as little fullneSS as possible,
and the lace falls over two deep ruff1es
of silk that finish the underskirt. The
bodice is made with a series of tuckS
at the lower part, while the upper part
hangs loosely from the shoulders, and
is made almost entirely of Irish lace. 1t
is fastened at the left shoulder with lit
tie bows to match the Overskirt- The
=, IL,
have faring cuffs of the lace fastened
at the wrist with a black velvet band.
Embroidery appears on the elaborate
silk blouses. A blouse OF primrose
yellow corded silk is embroidered with
black chenille. The guimpe is of tuck
ed mousselne de sole. Embroidery
sounds most difficult to the home dress
maker, but when it is known that there
are various shops in town that do the
most attractive embroidery Of all kinds
by machine, for a nominal price, this
very fashionable accessory Of fashion is
within the reach of all. Black and
white effects in blouses are very smart,
and the clever needlewoman can wear
her own blouse, so to speak, with small
effort. For example, white inch-wide
taffeta ribbon can be sewed together
with feather stitching Of black Again,
lace insertion and ribbon are Joined by
this same stitch.
What to Wear.
Piques will be worn more than ever
this season.
Big Alsatian bows promise to be IA
vorite hat trimmings this summer.
A handsome belt buckle is in the
shape of two butterflies of gold, beau
tifully enameled and set with precious
stones.
A pretty combination for summer
wear is the white pique skirt, with deli
cate tinted silk shirt waists; to be alb
solutely correct the hat and parasoI
should match the waist.
Transparent lace sleeves are to be
worn in this summers evening gowns
and the semi transparent to the elbow
for afternoon toilets.
Alpaca in dark blue, brown and gray
is serViceable for travelling dresses.