New-York tribune., 1900-06-15
GOWNS FOR GRADUATES.
IN THEIR CONSTRUCTION SIMPLICITY
IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS.

IN many respects the trend OF fashion this sum-
mer turns backward thirty years for it's inspra-
tion with the result that skirts fluffy
and "frou-frou' than ever. This fancy, however.
must be somewhat modified 70 carry out the de-
sired sweet simplicity of the graduates gown. All
" hite. rule, is preferred at graduation time
and yet It is often desirable TO introduce note
of color into the costume by having knot of
Liberty silk or panne velvet shoulder or at
the belt
The extreme of novelty and fashion this season
in a. gown for the young graduate is in white
barege. The skirt laid In upright tucks around
the front and sides while the back breadth is box
le4 he bodice is striking It is laid in half inch
horizontally. TO form square yoke, while the
body is drawn down to the belt In shght gathers
There is dGapsry fold which enGigcles est the ~ waist sf
front terminating IN 5W Kno~ ns
blue. primrose yellow or lilac.
A slender blond and pale girl would look well
in a gown of fine cream white silk muslin, very
plant Of texture and embroidered in open work
dots of blue. The skirt, made in straight drop
on taffeta foundation. SHOWS a few tucks
on the hips and is trimmed at the foot by border
of plain null. finely tucked and scalloped on
the upper side which is outlined by quilting OF
blue grenadne ribbon. A hchu collar Of the tucked
null ornamented with the ribbon outings, leaves
joining OF the collar points is concealed under
knot OF blue chiffon drawn through gilt turquoise
in front and falls to the skirt hem in frlled ends.
The elbow sleeves tucked and finished with
ribbon edged rufles.
commencement frock for a more mature girl
and inclined toward the brunette type. is the
acme Of daintiness The material is nuns yelling
just off the white, and the trimmings bands
OF yellow batiste embroidery. There IS slight
shirrng either hip IN the skirt. which is bor-
dered with a friu of embroidery, headed by the
insertion bands, which are laced into squares
shoulders is round tucked collar OF batste edged
pale coral panne knots the left side of the waist
What could be more naive for very young girl
at graduation than a frock of white organdie 10
the straight, scant lines of the Empire with
narrow pale tinted tafreta ribbon sash. long white
I lace nitts and Topping leghorn hat. encircled
with a graceful garland OF large French daisies
mingled with rich green leaves? The gored seams
OF the skirt Joined with q narrow lace beading
and the foot hem is finished in like The
short bodice is @ gathered into the shoulder seams
under the belt the left side At this point there
graduated length Snort Empire puffs ms for 'S the he
s 56 5d IN bo eada through G Ugh which ribbon
~ secured beneath these pus covering the entire
bon threaded beading.
Summer cloaks to wear over these dainty frocks
fashioned in all manner OF pretty ways They
are made in cashmere light faced cloth. corded
silk taffeta. Glace taffeta in changea BILE coIors
with a thick ruche of white lace all about the
edges, forms pretty gathered cape. having all the
characteristics OF the Vatican period. 1t is
peclaLy fascinating young girl. 1t rounds
the front and fastens with hooks, On each side is
a slit outlined with the ruche, TO pass the hand
through. and the shoulders draped with a huge
satht~0d granny hood of unlined silk. simply
edged nth lace ruche. A rosette Of ribbon with
long, hoatpg ends gives touch of coquetry TO the
fetching outfit.
The accessories of a graduation gown should
ever be on simple lines. touch of coral turquoise
pearl in pin bracelet. an ornamental buckle
or belt clasp being all admissible in the way Of
jevelry while elaborate neck chains or hair orna-
ments are to be eschewed In the way of footgear
openwork thread stockings accompanied by
patent leather low-cut shoes, military. French
heels the high tongue buckled with cut steel or
silver.