New-York tribune., 1901-07-29
IN TIE VA CITING SEASON.
CHARACTER OF GOWNS TO BE WORN
ON THE WATER THIS SUMNER
PRETTY TOUCHES OF COL
OR IN TOILETS

The of yachting is already here. and the
appropriate costume which is to add TO the fun
its charmngly picturesque element is the talk or
the day among those women who plan for Trips
at One of the characteristics OF this season
Is the tasteful skill with which toilets are made
to harmonize with the requirements Of an occa-
sion with the surroundings. Each new sport
has its corresponding gown, and women no longer
try force high heeled shoes, crushable skirts
and hats trimmed with chiffon sweeping feath-
board pleasure ships
Serge mohair and linen hold their own in yacht
ing dresses, and plainly made cottons or muslins
are kept for the hot days. Because of their con-
venienCe, sailor hat and yachting cap stun re-
tain their popularity.
One of the captivating yachting toilets seen
at a well known costumers is of white serge with
the strappngs which form scrolls on the skirt
made of pastel blue cloth and put on with numer-
of stitching. The bodice is in the form
of Russian bolero. with wide sailor collar of
white and blue cloth, worked the corners IN
gold thread The fronts of the coat are Iett Tree
and open a soft of muslin. A dainty sailor
cap of white kid looks well with this suit me
cap IS of the Tam o. Shanter order, and has
dark band, upon which is gold lettering
Another fetching regatta gown may be created
of pale sea green linen. with inserted guipure on
the skirt and the broad ooulr or the bo ero wfl'e
small shaped gilt buttons down the front of
the bolero give an excellent finish to the whole On
warm days coarse white linen, relieved with lace
Of dark string color. such the Dentelle Arabe.
Still another pretty combination is and violet
serge The latter color Is used for the waistband,
the shoulder capes the boero and the small
violet buttons arranged in clusters. Red and white
trimming a white gown is likewise ornamental
in the extreme.
Broad belts and boltros not be driven from
popular favor whatever material is chosen for the
costume and stitchings and strappngs worn
In abundance sailor its broad
collar and sailor knot is another favorite f6lue
serge, which a most ordinary material mas
been converted this season into some OF the HOSt
effective gowns, by the use of narrow lines or
white CLOTH and garnishing of dull silver Draid
Silver embrodertes open up a wide range OF pos,
shilities novel trimmings. A silver quill tucked
the thing. On the hats of the Tam O Shanter type
a quill rosette flower. tucked the ear, often
adds pretty iaUntiness.
one stylish hat. with slightly broader brim than
a sailor, is extremely pretty with yachting cos
tune and Is made of dark blue straw. with
large brown and blue quill thrust through the
white spot, covers the brim on the back and sides
and finishes with n bow top of the crown
II the voyage Is 10 be long one, woollen dresses
will not be and plenty of wraps are de
srahe. Long. loose Cloaks are much chosen. ana
be when going shore in open boat.
or on the yacht Some strikingly handsome and
cloth, with deep hood, and sometimes even Grim
IS used.
When one expects stay board for a trip
of several DAYS II Is best not crowd the cabin
with luggage and the wardrobe should be com
pressed into small space possible. Flat
pOrtmanteauS slowed away with most ease. and
dressing bags, contain the toilet articles.
convenient if made to hang the door or else
where A good macintosh Is pretty 70 be
needed on such trips If balls or parties
tiCipated at some place on shore IL may be
forwarded directly that place instead OF trying
to carry them in cramped quarters on board ship.