The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01

the keynote-bldck the minor chord to give
expression. White must be present; not
in Titles, but en- snasse. An entire white
blouse and tunic over a slip Of daffodil
silk: a white dotted blouse over q body of
,, turquoise; white, white everywhere. that
is the pretty note in the summers dress.
, IN THE TOWER
Thousands Of Parisiars who have never
visited the Eiffel Tower until this season
are taking ii in now; and some OF the
handsoInest tolettes of the year can be
sketched there any fine day. II is the
, dress resort Of fashionable women, and
never a summer watering place that
boosted prettier or more elaborate gowns
An Elffel Tower dress was OF silk gauze
in a sapphire hue The short tunic had
pointed front trimmed around the lower
edge with a broad band of ChantNly- lace,
while panels of the same lace extended
from the belt downward Nothing could
have been palmer than this tuntc. for
there was not a particle of fullness in 1t;
not as much as q looping.
The skirt was composed entirely of
panels of the lace Joined by the narrowest
; bands Of sapphire ribbon. A broad band
of this lace extended around the skirt, be
low which were two very full rufles OF
sapphire gauze. each edged with its mar
row ruchng OF gauze-
The bodice was made of the sapphire
gauze built over a foundation of white
taffeta A bolero front was composed OF
lace, joined with ribbons and trimmed
with bands Of fine Chantilly Across the
front there were bands OF white satin rib
bon crossed to form a very pretty trim
ming. The belt matched the ribbons On
the breast
Such a gown is undeniably expensive
and none but the woman of expensive
purse can attempt It. though some very
pretty things are possible with substitutes.
\ PRETTY CHEAP IACES.
In place of the silk gauze there may be
used tule chiffon and even null, or
coarse canvas. while a cheaper lace can
always be used in place of the rare lace.
They make so many inexpensive laCes this
year that one is never at a loss TO find
one that is not dear
In place Of the silk lining, they are using
f! Innings OF lawn, but these are not cheap
as two and three thiclnesses are required.
Under a skirt of gauze there must Dc one
of chiffon falling over one OF lawn. and if
the effect is not sufficiently soft, there is
: another of null or tulle. Skirt after skirt
falls in long, soft curves nearly to the
ground when all must cascade around the
F., feet.
! The tendency in skirts is toward the
long lines and. in many Of the very newest
gowns, there is no curve at the waist
, tifully curved This gives the classic out
; line, though it certainly adds two inches
to the waist line if not more. An attempt
at a narrow belt is carried around the
waist, very low in front. to describe a deep
curve. but there is no belted waist any
more. All waists are large, and the little
slender one is hard to find.
In the street dress you see many novel
ties, one being the skirt that is snug at
The t,nc lint around he
is managed in many ways, one OF them
being the little box plat which is set in the
skirt at intervals of eighteen inches all the
way around. This tiny box is set under
meath in such a way that the skirt flares,
like a fan when the wearer moves.
Such exquisite gowns are being made for
London. In anticipation of the victorious
return home Of the troops English women
are ordering Paris gowns as freely as they
pick roses in June. One Of these. design
ed for Miss Muriei Wilson. the belle OF all
the pretty Wilson girls, is of that ever
useful material, fouIard. with white print
ed designs over its surface. A little bolero
of emerald taffeta is bordered with the
tiniest ruching Of gray chiffon, while stock
and girdle are of grey velvet.
These three colOrs. platinum gray, en-
erald green and standard blue, form the
color scheme OF the gown and are repeated
again and again. The foulard tunc falls
over a skirt OF emerald taffeta, around
the foot of which there are deep Chiffon
rutf1es that cascade and fan upon the
ground in foam OF tiny pillows.
An exquisite combination is formed by
these three shades. but let the woman
who is not sure of her artistic Instincts
beware, for it takes an artist 10 select the /
exact hues. In many OF the finest shops
the salesman will drape a figure with the
colors so as to be sure of the proper Sc
lection
1t is not an uncommon sight along the
Rue de La PAX to find group of shop
pers. comfortably seated IN one of the
tiny sales-rooms, while neat young wo-
man Grapes and undrapes figure until
the colors suit. Piece after piece of silk
is drawn over the body of the dummy
woman and being in lengths for the skirt:
over this is thrown mousseine de sole,
or gauZe or other diaphanous substance,
and, finally, over everything comes the
trimming which is caught here and there
To give tile effect
The rage for gold continues. Galloon.
passementerie and small buttons are used |
everywhere and so are the gold laces and |
the very fine trimmings IN gold, studded |
with semi-precious gems.
Mrs. Potter Palmer, in a gown that re- |
sembled cloth of gold attended dfplo- |
matte reception a few days ago; and Mrs. |
William Astor, that venerable matron who !
holds her own as a society leader. wore |
dress of black gauze spangled with gold
over gown of white satin.
If these facts stand forth in dazzling
array there are others more comforting. !
For instance, the stamped muslins were
never so pretty and are sold for a song:
so are silky Innings, the glossy plain cam
brics taking the place of the more eXpen-
size satins, taffetas and brocades. Ths
thrifty French women do not spend az
much upon their gowns as Americans,
though they have, perhaps, a greater mum.
Der, but you Will find them wearing tn.
substitutes and searching for the qualitt
called chic, instead of The expensive pat.
terms.
Each week sees new color on the no
rizon. Last week it might have been pink:
this week there were hundreds OF gowns
that wavered between a lovely sea blue
and a sea green; the fad tones are COM
bined and soft are the results
The Story Of 4 june Brides Gown.
An interesting story of a gown worn