The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-05-25
FASHION LETTER.
Lady Modish in Town Topics.

The rage for tulle chiffon and lace
net appliques and embroidery makes the
spring bride Of this year person to be
envied. Never have bridal gowns been
more delicate, airy and appropriate
Louisine, Liberty silk and crepe de
Chine are extremely popular, and the
Prlncesse is the correct form, though
much modified. Indeed there is moth
ing at all stiff or sc we're about these
wedding toilettes. They are fluffy and
graceful, with the outlines Of the Prin-
cesse softened by folds Of the material
used or by insertions Of point lace, that
is still favorite trimming for wedding
gowns. As is always to be expected, a
furore for embroidery has followed that
for lace, and all the simple summer
gowns show yokes, sleeve tops or deep
cuffs OF this effective trimming. Open
work embroidery is used for entire cos
tunes, and makes up charmingly. Ev-
erybody has foularG. In the recent
coaching parade remarkable number
Of the costumes were Of this becoming
material. Black aud gray are sombre,
but are decidedly in evidence and will
be worn throughout the summer. The
dotted effecte, which have returned to
favor this spring, are especially effective
in theee shades. Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish
is wearing one Of the prettiest Of these
gray costumes. 1t is Of the finest crepe,
appliqued with white lace and trimmed
with bands Of gray French silk. Dark
blue crepe is still much in favor, and
made up with cream lace is most becom-
ing to the dark types of beauty.
Mrs. Edmund Baylies, who occupied
the box seat on Mr.. Robert Gerry's
coach during the recent parade, wore
one Of these dark blue creations. sprink-
led with white dots. Her hat was of
rather exaggerated fiat type. with broad,
rose covered brim. Now about the in
Vulnerable small accessories demanded
by the Modish. Handbags are becom-
ing more and more fashionable in Paris.
Turquoise is the most fashionable jewel,
il it may be so called. These sky-blue
stones are worn everywhere possible
in side combs, belts, hats and garters.
A girl who was symphony in dull gray
wore long lorgnette chain Of turquoise
in popular tea room Of fashionable
hotel after the matinee last Saturday.
The jeweled belt is still shown, and vies
in popularity With the wide bolero belts
and soft sashes. These latter will be
feature OF the summer girls outfit. The
chiffon sash, softly knotted at the waist
in the back. and falling to the bottom
of the skirt, will be the style probably
most worn, as it is very becoming.
The real innovations are in the line of
footwear. The Cuban heel patent leath.
or low shoes, with buckles and tongues
like those worn on house slippers during
the winter. are the latest thing for street
wear. Some Of these new shoes are
made with an eyelet on either side of
the flap which overlaps the tongue, and
inch wide gros grain ribbon is laced
through these and tied in bow. This
ribbon bow is to be very fashionable
among those who are not quite ready to
adopt the more conspicuous buckle.
These shoes are also made in kid, with
buckles Of the same. They are quiet
md pretty. The effect was at first rath-
n startling, but they grow to look really
he proper thing with simple summer
gowns. The heel must be Cuban, not
French. The sole must be extended, to
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