Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-03
Are the Dainty Gowns for the Sum-
mer Girls.
REVELING IN TEE DIAPHANOUS
Black and White Give CoIors a
Close Race.
THE RAGE FOR NEEDLEWORK
ecial Correspondence Of The Evening Star

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
NEW YORK, August /, 1901.
The wardrobe Is demode, indeed, this sea-
son which does not include from one to
half dozen thin frocks of some sort, and
SO universally becoming are found d.
aphanous effects that even grandmammas
are taking to them. At all the fashionable
watering places the dearest old ladies are
seen In airy violet or black and white
gowns running to the same ornamental ton.
though in a modified degree, as those of
their juniors; but their black net or mus
lin or null nantes give pretty maternal
touch to effects sometimes shade too
juvenile. Small maidens of six and ten
act as a foil, walking demurely in pale
pink, blue or yellow organizes, with tiny
lace-edged frills and threadngs Of black
velvet ribbon. The motif OF the thin gown
Is generally to increase the look Of deli
cacy at every point. Therefore the most
fragile laces are used, the finest knife
Iaeating openwork yokes are left unlined
and gauze ribbons of faity-like texture
are employed for bows and sashes
Some of these thin ribbons, which In a
certain open weave go under the name Of
'igrenadine," recall, with their embroidered
flowers, or shadowy painted designs, the
beribboned glories of the long ago. 1t is
observed, too. that they are mainly seen on
the toilets Of the southern bellies who
yearly invade our summer resorts You
ciously permits three Of her prettiest
frocks to be showns on this page, we
Louisiana people stick to the old creole no.
tons for summer wear; the thinnest pos
sible materials the palest coIors, and as
little additional trimming as possible
Three Bewitchinx Frocks.
And here a word on the three bewitch-
frnckS which Crla rod In,
the group picture. AL are fashioned with
evening intent, but with each is supplied
a high-throated tucker" of white tucked
organdy or organdy and lace which per-
mits afternoon wearing A single slip Of
ivory white taffeta does duty for all three;
and slip. materials, trimmings and making
included. the dainty trio represent all told
the modest sum OF $50.
The foremost toilet in the picture lot
white organdy, chaste dead white, with
bodice applications OF white lace in seal
Hoped entire deux. Narrow straps OF black
velvet hold the tucked chemisette over the
shoulders and outline stylishly the waist
within two inches OF the bottom, from
where they friil out, only the tinest edge
of the velvet showing beyond the materials
The result Is an Understanding extreme
ly effective.
A painted organdy." with brownish yell
low wall flowers on a pale violet back
ground, is delightfully."- country in it's sug-
gestion. "A Killed skirt fiounce Of the plain
violet Is held down by bands of ivory
French lace. which also decks the Shout
ders OF the square-necked blouse Around
the bust of this, completely encircling the
body. a novel effect Is gained by three rows
OF black velvet ribbon, which likewise Cir
dies the waist. and ties prettily around
the bare throat
The third costume Is the most rarely
radiant Of the collection. A slip effect is