Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-12
Notes From Woman's Realm.


waist was a large square, bCrdered to-
match, having a low round neck cut
out at the centre, also bOrdered. One
point hung directly in front, and those
on the sides were tackled together
with just enough space for the arm to
pass through, and of course a finely
tucked batiste or chiffon waist is worn
beneath this loose flowing square
Another style is of MORE ribbon and
lace, having a fancy edge which laps
over the ribbon, and all are finished
by the omnipresent wide ruffle around
the lower edge, except those in the
japanese style, which are also in
favor.
Later on the dainty gown is ex-
changed for a golf, yachting or coach
ing dress, or an elegant linen for a
morning concert, afternoon and even
ing requiring additional changes. The
extreme fashionists always have their
yachting suits made to order. gener-
ally of white or blue serge, with blouse
front and contrasting sailor collar
often beautifully embroidered in stars
or anchors, cuffs OF course in keeping
A handsome yachting suit made for q
Chicago blonde, is OF white etaminC
stitched white taffeta silk bands
around the skirt, and at front and
back, one band only is shaped into q
fancy box pattern. the others connect
/ ing with a straight band from the
waist. The jacket has a sailor collar
and front closed by a silk scarf run
through gilt eyelets.
i Young women of moderate means
/ look quite as charming in white liner
suits, with blue collars and cuffs, alsC
embroidered. or in blue linen will
white trimmings. In fact, any well
made linen dress is admissible To-
j yachting, and as sunburn is a natura
consequence of these outdoor diver
isions, ladies versed in such matters us
n Murray & Lanman's Florida water Il
remove the sting or smarting sensation
Of the skin and prevent tan or redness
1t is always refreshing, especially afte
a plunge in the surf, which is anCthe
of Newport's pleasures.
Evening dresses show no actual nov
elites, lace. net, mousseline dc sol o
4 veilings are much on the same order
J although a white mOusseline, flowere
!, in white silk was especially beautiful
even here. The simulated overskir
was edged with exquisitely fine blac
r lace, woven in points, which fell owe
the white chiffon flounce The nous
, seine was draped quite full across tn
front of the waist, edged by lace. an
the yoke was OF plain mousseline Il
!, VERY fine tucks. The undersleeves wer
p tucked also, and the upper part q
q lowered mOusseline and lace.
+ A retinue of shoes is required for al
2 these various costumes, and Frenc
patent leather Oxfords were never be
I fore in such general use, apprOpriat
for morning or afternoon, except 70
t, outdoor sports. when they are el
q changed for tan Oxfords or the genuin
I'll golfng shoe. For evening plain-co
!, ored satin slippers are favOrites, {
& black velvet with high tongues an
6 handsome buckles, or a low-cut sand;
p with three straps. Another attractiy
evening shoe is Of French bronze XII
k daintily beaded with heavy satin-ril
bon bow, which is often ornamente,
4 Still another bronze slipper, has tn
Roman cross strap, which can be az
justed to fit any instep, and this ais
is beautifully beaded. Pompons, bucl
les or bows are much a matter of il
q dividual taste and nearly all style
. have French heels.
q FANNIE FIELD.