The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-31

WOMAN'S WORLD.
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very graceful and elegant coisoieeAo"'
too. for those whose figures proniplt the
successful wearing of akeoat wnich Is
cut short only a few inches peioW ehe
waist. This consolation VIII lake the
form of a fchu or shoulder scarf, mace
preferably in lace, but admissible also
In many kinds of soft silk and draped
round the shoulders of a la Marie Antoln-
cite, finishing in front with W long
ends. reaching to the hem of the skirt
in front. There will be many opportuhl-
ties for varying this scheme as the sea-
son advances, and we may very propapiy
see a revival of the long. straight snoul-
der scarfs in silk gauze, printed with
flowers, and in Powered muslin, which
were in vogue at the time OF the Grim
can war.
The revival of the lace Marie Antoin-
cite fchu or silk gauze shoulder SCARF
would be quite in harmony with the
favor of Incroyable hats and Directoire
b~onnets, and the mode is one which
admits of many charming varieties. 1t
is adaptable, too, to various figures ana
almost all occasions. For morning dress,
even with an ordinary summer zephyr
or cambria, a fichu in fine batiste. IN
white muslin. or even in White point
o~'espirit net, would not be out of place
by any means, and would give an air
of daintiness to the most severely sim
pie gown. For afternoon wear. in nine
black lace, there win come a boon and
a blessing to the middle-aged matrons,
who find coats impossible and capes
too hot and heavy, and who at the
same time. strongly object to venturing
out into the street without some sort
of light wrap around their shoulders.
In this way the Marie Antoinette fehu
will be of great advantage. as it will
add immensely to the comfort of the
wearer, while it will not take away at
all from the smartness of her appear
ance. On the contrary, 1t will add to 1t
very considerably, as a scarf of this
kind is sure to be one of the leading fea-
lures of the summer fashions. For even
ing dress, too, these fichus will be very
much worn, made in fine net or in silk
muslin. edged with lace. or even carried
out entirely in lace, with lace frills, and
very long sash ends, frilled with lace.
For young people with good figures,
these fchus will be crossed in front.
taken under the arms and then tied at
the back. IN 4 big DOW. with sash ends
reaching To the hem of the skirt.
For other figures, no longer so young
or so slim as they were. the 1ichas will
be draped lightly round the shoulders.
and then drawn down 20 a point a .;tt.e
below the line Of the waist in front.
Here they will probably be secured with
diamond slides, and from that point they
will hang quite loosely over the front
of the shirt, thu long lines thus arrived
at giving considerable length and ele-
gance to the figure.
I must not forget, in my enthusiasm
for the picturesque scarf. that the popu-
lar little short coats, reaching only a
few inches below the waist-referred to
above-are having an opportunity to be
picturesque also. Detachable revers, in
white cloth. or pique, are selling very
freely for wear with them. and are a
blessing indeed to the woman who feels
that she cannot afford the white satin
or white MORE facing on her coat, as it
soils so rapidly.
These others car, of course, be clean
ed. or washed, as often as you please.
In addition to the revers we have lovely
sailor collars offered US, in lawn or
muslin. crossed by . lace insertions and
finished with lace frills. Here is a valu-
blC 4lill EOI lhS evening 5O"N VI
the moment crepe de chine is reigning
supreme, that is. the swell ,modistes are
making them for their best customers,
!, I why should you not follow suit, you,
&c sSperhaps cannot afford to patronize
Ase same expensive dressmakers.
These gowns are made up with the
most fascinating folded bodices, chemis-
cites of real lace, and Marie Antoinette
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the shoulders.
Just now about the happiest girl in the
world is she who expects to graduate
this month or next. She deserves her
happiness, too, for she has worked hard
to win her laurels.
Among gifts of jewelry a little gold
watch with its chain will always stand
in high favor. Cuff links OF uncut opals
would be sure to please most girls. A
belt clasp or buckle of the new rose
gold would make an appropriate gift.
TIL always useful stickpin is popular
with all women. The articles of jew
elry that would please the girl graduate
are endless.
Another line of appropriate gifts is to
be found in pretty accessories for the
peQTOOm. FOF instance. u bureau set
of ivory with monogram in silver. An
outfit for a desk would also make an
excellent graduation present. Books
with pretty, dainty binding are just
the thing. There are pictures innumer-
able which would please the average
girl.
If she is musical. a banjo. guitar or
mandolin would probably be very well
come.
Under they head of useful presents
would come an umbrella, parasol, hand
kerchiefs or a new dress.
Things in leather make nice gifts.
calendar. pocketbook. cardcase or chate-
laine bag are all suitable for a young
girl.
A fan of gauze or silk, ornamented
with a water color or ~spangles, is al
ways a popular graduation gift.
On all the momentous days of a wom-
ans existence she wears white gowns,
so do not succumb to any passing mo-
ton that a pale blue or pink dress will
do to graduate in. II the gown is made
over a silk slip, such materials az null,
organdie, and silk muslin are suitable.
China or India silk own are very
graceful, or perhaps more in the gen.
eral mode.
Where simplicity and a washable
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