New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-13
TO BE A "WHITE" SUMMER
AT SEASIDE AND MOUNTAIN GOWNS.
HATS AND SHOES WILL MATCH.

Snow and leecy clouds and everything else that
IS cool and airy suggested by the unlimited
popularity Of white goods this summer Not in
years has such daintiaess been seen. White Swiss
muslin, null, the finest lawn and organdie are
worn on all social occasions. while the shirt
waist Of ordinary wear is generally white and
hlmy.
Pique. that most delusive of fabrics that looks
cool yet is heavy and closely wover, that no
breeze find its way through. has relegated
to It's proper place skirt material. and seldom
appears a waist Hardly a summer gown is
seen that does not show white yoke cherni-
settle. and white serge barege, canvas and silk or
wool crepe appear in nearly every wardrobe A
lovely gown Of white recently seen was
shirTed deeply IN the back The shirring continued
TO the front gore, but only slightly full the
sides The skirt had deep hem, and hung IN
lined over white silk drop skirt that kilt
peated from the knee. The waist round, and
had a deep yoke of point Venise, around which
draped a scarf Of ivory tinted mousseline
fastened at the left side with chou and a cameo
set IN buckle The collar of the lace.
lined and encircled by two bands of narrow velvet
ribbon fastened by tiny buckles The close fitting
sleeves ended half way between elbow and wrist
with narrow. pointed, turned back cuff of black
velvet under point Venise Below the cuff was
undersleeve of embroidered lawn Of cobwebby
eeheacy. which was gathered into a narrow band
cd by two tiny gold buttons ,,,5 ns ma 1Ss
II is to be noted that large proportion Of the
ing the ground or entirely clearing It Indeed. one
begins TO feel positively antiquated when obliged
10 wear q long skirt in the street 1t s not i'm
this pre-eucinently sensible fashion as no one
wants to wear soiled and dusty white skirt, and
the long extremely difficult hold up
curely. OF course, gowns that intended solely
for house wear still long.
The Etons and bOleros Of tucked white tsffeta
that have been introduced this summer have had
immense success. A bolero seen a few days
ago q pretty girl OF the oldest construc-
ton. 1t was Of white silk applique white
panne velvet. cut round and low at the neck,
almost reached the waistline back and front in
point and shortened under the to
show the bodice beneath Hooking invisibly under
the arm. 1t looked If II had fastening. and
the seeming mystery Of its adjustment lent
added fascination.
Never was lace worn generally and in such
profusion and the natural result is that laces
never so inexpensive or lovely. One does refer
changes little from year year. but to the ma
chine made. that dainty and beautiful that
call them imitation is unwarTanted insult
These laces used insertion, as applique as
material for whole gowns. or merely for yoke and
sleeves The something white that be- is
more often OF lace than anything else.
Hats. all Of white. accompany many dainty
toilets, and the long sweeping white ostrich plume
that the plus ultra of elegance q score Of
years ago is again the darling of fashion. White
shoes have been worn by some daring innovators.
and white hosiery. OF COURSE follows suit. White
sunshades. all fluff and ruffles, accompany them
that from head 10 foot the queen OF the
rosebud garden of girls may be white rose.