Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-24
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The Fashions That Flourish
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livery woman's pulses quicken
when wedding paraphernalia is
discussed, and I felt mine audibly
throb as I looked upon trousseau
which led by easy stages from exquisite
handmade lingerie threaded in pearly
white ribbons above the daintily letter.
ed name Elsa to negligee gowns in
soft silk and dotted swiss redolent with
pungent carnation perfumes. Then
came the linen blouse dresses, afternoon
organizes, foulard frocks chic and va
| ried as Paris models and American
versatility could invent, the dear going
away gown and last. but not least, that
wondrous of all garments around which
greatest interest centers-the wedding
dress.
The frequency with which fashion
changes these days makes it inadvisable
to have many frocks on hand at once,
which fact prospective brides should
appreciate in the preparation of their
trousseau. AS far as under muslins are
concerned, women may please their in
dividual fancy regarding style and num-
bers, but a half dozen sets of UNDER
wear are deemed all sufficient unless
the plethoric purse is in evidence. Main
sock, linen, lawn or dimity wears equal
ly well, though all garments should be
made of but one fabric, and but one
kind of lace and ribbon should be en-
ployed throughout. Monograms are es-
chewed. Every article should be mark
ed with the brides given name in fac
simile of her signature, whether it be
in large, flowing handwriting or delicate
copperplatelike script. OF corsets there
should be three-one Of white coutil for
everyday use, one of brocaded silk, if it
can be afforded, else of embroidered ba-
tiste. for dress up wear, while the third
should be an inexpensive corselet or
girile intended for service with negligee
gowns.
Woman's fancy may also run riot in
the matter Of hosiery, and she may rev.
ell in clicked, lace trimmed, embroider-
ed, colored and plain silk or Isle stock
ings to her hearts content and still be
fashionable. There is no craze at the
moment akin to that started by Blanche
Bates. the hosiery model in Naughty
Anthony" and no selections in hosiery
can we'll be amiss.
A new cotton crepon and an unstarch-
ed dotted swiss in many faint colorings
are particularly suited to the making of
negligees for the trousseau. Both adj
init Of all sorts of decorative schemes.
Kimonos, with silken bands or sailor
collars, are prettier and daintier in Ell
ther Of these materials than in silk,
which has too little substance for this
ultra smart lounging robe.
Nothing could be more serviceable or
stylish than the colored linen suits
nnadeewith tucked skirts and modified
sailor blouse waists. These are some-
times strapped in white braid and at
others adorned with coarse lace in coll
lar form, with cuffs and girdle match
ing. No prettier finish can be imagined
than the heavy ecru lace thus applied
to brown or blue duck or linen dresses.
These are the correct thing for morn
ing wear at home or abroad. Two or
three foulards, largely patterned in ir-
regular figures or in series of group
ed dots, are all that is needed for aft
ernoon and dinner occasions. A pretty
white lawn robe made up with lace or
point d'esprit footing would prove an
acceptable addition to wear at informal
evening gatherings. 1t is quite in keep
ing with good form to be seen in the
wedding dress for at least six months
after marriage at affairs of Importance.
For the going away gown the frou
frou tailored frock is in keeping, pro-
vided it has coat Of sufficient warmth
to make other wraps unnecessary. If
this be not the case, it is wiser to buy
regulation coat suit, which may be
made to lose it's severe aspect by lace
applications to the revers and collar
and by choosing a somewhat elaborate
shirt waist. Should neither of these
styles be liked, dress of canvas or
nuns yelling of the favored hue can
be fashioned into smart bodice and
plated skirt With it should be worn
three-quarter coat in covert or peau
dc sole. If of the latter the hat should
be of silk as we'll and of the picture
school, Covert coats demand more
prim headgear.
Pointed girdles and bretelles are two
revived old fashions which may sug-
gest furnishings for last years gowns
to the busy women who have little time
to reconnoitec in the shops for adapta-
BILE ideas.
Taffeta, although demonstrated many
times as the most unreliable of all silks,
has succeeded in winning favor where
least expected. It Is extensively used
for wedding dresses, which are without
exception long sleeved and high necked.
Trains are as great in bulk as ever,
with rounded corners held out by an in
terlining of crinoline. For some unex-
planned reason the clingng qualities in
fluencing ordinary frocks are lacking in
the bridal robe, and the disposition to
make it look as if capable of standing
alone is apparent. Simple styles are
best liked. and where heirloom laces are
not available and thread lace is too ex-
pensive tulle is the substitute trimming.