Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-05-11
FRILLS OF FASHION.
Fascinating Lingerie, the Cut OF
shirts and Warm Wcathcp
Wear.


The evolution of undergarments,
which has been and is still going ON, is
something to marvel at, for in no other
department of dress is the height of
luxury more apparent than here. The
simple traditions which have been
handed down from our grandmothers,
who taught us to consider the hidden
details of the toilet first and the out
er garments afterward as an evidence
of self-respect, never would be recog-
nized if they could look down on the
fashionable lingerie of the day. These
precepts have assumed higher stand
ards of elegance and a growing tenden-
cy toward extravaganza which seems
to have no limit. That the undergar-
ments are beautiful to look upon and
an irresistible temptation goes with
out saying, for all women who are
truly feminine by inclination find this
department most fascinating at all
times and never more so than it is
now. Fine laces, embroideries, dainty
headings, linen lawns, wash silk and
nainsook as fine and sheer as n daisy
handkerchief, illustrate the elegance
in materials employed, which is only n
beginning when you appreciate the
fine handiwork which adorns them.
The special point in the new lingerie is
the fit, which has to be pretty nearly
perfect when there is so little room
for superfluous material underneath
the gowns. Skirts both long and short
are cut to fit the hips quite smoothly,
with few stitched plaits directly in
the back. The back seam is gored,
which helps to give the desired flare
A wide flounce, sometimes cut partially
circular and sometimes straight and
gathered, forms the lower half. This
is trimmed in every conceivable fash
ion that embroidery and lace can as,
sumo. Two lace trimmed founccs, five
inches wide, falling one over the other
trim the lower edge of one skirt, and
the deep founce over these is also fin,
ished with lace trimmed ruffle and
bow knot of lace insertion set in above
The low necked nightgowns with elbow
sleeves are dreams of daintiness when
trimmed with lace edged rufile around
the hem. Something new for wear in
warm weather is the chemise night
gown. 1t is exactly like chemise at
the neck, with simple short sleeve
and will certainly look very attractive
next July. The new corset covers, with
a belted bodice, have circular frill
which fits the hips smoothly and there
is another little novelty made of fine
nainsook embroidered all over in small
eyelet holes little distance apart like
polka dots. Ribbons tie the shoulders
together, so it is easily adjusted for Il
low-cut evening gown, and the fronts
turn over in slight surplice effect with
revers edged with lace. The new
drawers are gored off at the top, SO
,here is no fullness at all except few
plaits at the back which are stitched
down fiat about three inches. The gar.
ment which attracts most attention in
this department of woman's dress is
the princess gown, a combination OF
corset cover and petticoat, which fits
the waist and hips perfectly. 1t is fine.
ly tucked in perpendicular groups
which helps to bring it in to the figure
and nothing could be more desirable to
wear under muslin gowns.--N. Y. Sun