The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14

skgns, is to be more in demand all the
time, and anything decorated with APP
plications of lace will be in order. APP
plique lace designs in panne form yoi1ess
and chemisettes in some of the new
models, and panels, deep flounce trim
mings, or insertions in the skirt.
Three wide insertions of lace encircles
the skirts, one at the hem, one a little
below the hips and one midway be-
tween Another use of lace which is
evident among the new gowns is for
deep Jokes, collars and various jacket
effects. Lace gowns. beautified with
rosetteS of Liberty ribbon, black velvet
ribbon or taffeta silk are more elaborate
than ever before, while the gowns of
accordion plated tulle and net are
dreams of diaphanous elegance trim
med nearly half way up the skirt with
applique designs of black Chantilly
lace and white taffeta silk, either in
bands or in conventional figures.
Black velvet cut out in lace
to the taffeta with stunning effect, and
the entire waist is made of tulle cover
ed with the lace and taffeta bands.
charming novelty in trimming
shown in the department of lace effects
is called pompadour renaissance. 1t is
a combination of lace and raised de-
sign which gives it the appearance of
embroidery, SO it is both thick and thin
and is a handsome trimming for thN
light cloth gowns. 1t comes in inser-
tons of two widths and a deep edging,
both Of which are entirely new. Tuck
ing bids fair to be in greater demand
for trimming than ever before if the
advance models in simple muslins and
point d'esprit net tell any story of
things to come. Some of the gowns are
tucked from the waits down to below
the knee in half inch tucks running
around and with only tiny spaces be-
tween. The bodice is tucked around to
match and the sleeves, too, if you like.
There are some new white gowns
brought out as early inspirations of
fashion which completely overthrow all
the oldtime ideas of sweet simplicity
IN this particular kind of gown. Just
one faint hint about the price is enough
to Danish all thought of any simple ef-
feet. They are complex masses of lace
insertions embroidery and tucks of
finest lawn from the yoke to the deep
fiounce which finishes the skirt. This
deep hOunce seems to be favorite
mode of making the thin gowns and it
is sometimes made of null accordion
plated. It may be trimmed with rows
of lace insertion above the hem or cut
in scallop around the edge and finished
with a ruching of narrow lace.
Gathered narrow black ribbon and
endless rows of black velvet ribbon
trim some of the new organizes in plain
colors. Black organdies trimmed with
the gathered ribbon and black lace in
sertion, one or both, with tucks in addi-
ton, and worn over pink, white, or pale
green slips. viii be one feature of dress
during the coming summer. Black. and
the extremes Of pale dainty colors, are
evidently favored by fashion. leaving
the intermediary shades rather in the
background
All the tendencies of the mode as yet
revealed point toward the continued
popularity and distinguished elegance
of the dressy tailor made gown of
smooth-faced cloth. A tailor gown for
distinctly travelling purposes and morn
ing wear may be made of cheviot, and
as severely plain as the most emanci-
pated woman could desire, but for any
other use the gown must have some
dainty feminine touch in the way of
embroidery on the revers and belt-lace
vests and scarf ends. Triple revers.
each of a different material. are one of
the features of the Elton Jackets; for
example, one of stitched panne. one of
satin embroidered around the edge or
finished with applique lace, and another
one of cloth. Elton jackets with revers