The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-25

when wedding paraphernalia is
discussed. and l felt mine audibiy
throb as looked upon trousseau
which led by easy stages from exquisite
handmade lingerie threaded I'm pearly
white ribbons above the daintily letter
cd name Elisa" TO negligee gowns In
soft silk and dotted swiss redolent with
pungent carnation perfumes. Then
came the linen blouse dresses. afternoon
organdios. foulard frocks chic and va
rled 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-thc wedding
dress
The frequency with which fashion
changes these days makes IL inadvisable
to have many frocks on hand at once.
which fact prospective brides should
appreciate i'm the preparation OF their
trousseau. AS far as under musiins are
concerned, women may please their In
dividual fancy regarding style and num-
bers, but half dozen sets OF under
wear are deemed all sufficient unless
the plethoric purse is I'm 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 I'm fac
sirnile of her signature, whether IL be
In large, flowing handwriting or delicate
copperplatelike script. or corsets there
should be three-one of white coutil for
everyday use. one of brocaded silk. II IL
n. n - H..
tiste. for dress up wear, while the third
should be an inexpensive corselet or
girdle intended for service with negligee
gowns.
Woman's fancy may also run riot in
the matter of hosiery, and she may rev.
Ell In clocked. lace trimmed, embroider-
ed. colored and plain silk or lisle stock
ings 10 her hearts content and still be
fashionable. There is no craze at the
moment akin to that started by Blanche
Bates, the hosiery model I'm Naughty
Anthony" and no selections I'm hosiery
can well be amiss.
A new cotton crepon and an unstarch-
ed dotted swiss I'm many faint colcrings
are particularly suited to the making OF
ncglgees for the trousseau. Both ad-
NIT of all sorts OF decorative schemes.
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 suite
made with tucked skirts and modified
sailor blouse waists. These are some-
times strapped in white braid and at
la I'm col
lar form, with cuffs and girdle match
Ing. No prettier finish can be imagined
than the heavy ecru lace thus applied
10 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 I'm a 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 I'm the
wedding dress for at least six months
after marriage at affairs of Importance.
For the going away gown the frou
fruu tailored frock is I'm keeping. pro-
vided il has coat Of sufficient warmth
To make other wraps unnecessary. If
this be not the case. il is wiser 60 buy
a regulation coat suit, which may DE
made to lose its 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, a dress of canvas or
nuns yelling of the favored hue can
be fashioned into smart bodice and
plated skirt With IL should be worn
a three quarter coat in covert or peau
de sole. III Of the latter, the hat should
be OF silk as well and of the picture
school. Covert coats demand more
prlm headgear.
Pointed girdles and bretelles are two
revived old fashions which may sug-
gest Furnishings for last years gowns
10 the busy women who have little time
ia reconnoiter in the shops for adapta-
BILE ideas.
Taffeta, although demonstrated many
times as the most unreliable Of all silks,
has succeeded i'm winning favor where
least expected IL liz extensively used
for wedding dresses. which are without
exception long sleeved and high necked.
Trains are as great I'm bulk as eves,
with rounded corners held out by an in
terlining of crinoline. For some unex.
planned reason the clinging qualities in
huencing ordinary frocks are lacking In
tho bridal robe. and the disposition TO
make IL look sas IL capable of standing
alone is apparent Simple STYLES are