New-York tribune., 1901-06-18
MIDSTINlNER FABRICS.
oRGANDIEs. MUsLINs. LACEs AND voILES
OF THE DAINTIEsT DESIGNS.

One sees little but summer goods nowadays at
the large shops. The fact that June is half done.
notwithstanding the delightful GOODNESS that has
prevailed. makes provision for ninety in the
shade imperative. One Of the dantest designs OF
the sheer fabrics is the pin point dot of black or
color on white ground. Ordinary Swiss muslin
seems TO be next in favor. and makes charming
gowns. but all light and summery goods are In
demand
While white is popular for ''dressy'' gowns the
average woman of good and taste prefers
colors for her ordinary wearing apparel. not wish
ing TO be dressed at all times if for garden
party China or navy blue. lettuce green or wood
brown grounds, with delicate motifs of white, may
he as bewitchngly pretty pleases, and in
hnitey more serviceable than white. The quantity
Of lace that is used for trimming makes 1t
possible TO impart every airy charm TO any color
if the fabric is hlmy and fine.
The so-called wash suits frequently are far
removed from the possibility of easy laundering so
elaborately they made but the shirt waist
suit of dark pique or linen is useful addition to
any woman's wardrobe. Neither material is thin
enough for extremely hot days it is true but either
is perfect for the cool days that frequent in
the summer months. which organdies and mus
Inns mprudent
Gowns of gupure or CIuny lace are highly favored
this season. being less pershabe than other laces
lovely costume for a garden fete was made OF
founce of Cluny n white taffeta drop skirt Win
tunic OF allover Cluny. The hounce and the
tunics hem edged with n scroll design of mar
row gold braid. and the former headed with
band of broader width
Some Of the new guipures have q touch Of dcl-
color in portions of the design. and the effect
is charming. Some ingenious have been
known TO introduce thread of color into white
laces by outlining the most prominent flower or
figure in the pattern. The coarser laces may he
made immensely chic in this way.
One can hardly go astray in the choice of thin
fabrics as moussenes. chiffons and all other
diaphanous materials. plain embroidered. are
equally liked. Linen and silk gauze. organdies'
Lyons grenadines and Calais laces may be selected
as one chooses with no fear of mistake
Apropos of the rage for white. II may he re-
marked that white hosiery. long threatening
a return. has actually arrived and is begging Tor
admission 10 modish wardrobes with such success
that one may expect to see stockings OF hhesl
white silk and lisle worn by fashionable women
whose gowns are white. They will he invariapS
in the most delicate lace openwork effects
model gown in of the leading shops Is oi
white plumetis with tiny pink dot, made over
white taffeta The skirt has deep circular hounce
incrusted with lace medallions. The boero Is SIM
larIV trimmed and falls over n high, Shaptu -
of pink glace silk A black muslin gown with De
sign OF May blossoms printed upon II IS Illue
with straight. untrimmed front breadth. from
which three narrow ruffies edged with Whlle IICc
| rise toward the back The bodice mas a lvps Sr,o
front and a hChu edged with tiny rutles. l'o
elbow sleeves are decorated in the Same way
! Wolfe is OF all wooen fabrics the best auapteu
10 summer wear \ fetching tailor mace COS UNI,
of pearl gray voile. lately shown had WaIsLTu''-
/ of paest blue taffeta fastened with tiny SILVER M
buttons The collarless Eton was trlmmtd VIII Wiz
circular founce the skirt was headed py d SlIl
lar band applied in an almost @ nattieri,eSS ii SroiJ
/ White voiIe and popular. also FOR summer
| tailored gowns.