New-York tribune., 1901-03-10

over IL Is only step from this idea TO prin-
cess gown Of some thin material shirred cords
from the throat the top OF the shaped founce
that finishes she skirt. This idea is charmingly
expressed in gown Of lavender crepe de chine over
& satin foundation of the same shade. The foun-
dation is fitted in close princess style and the soft
stun arranged over this shirred cords, the
cords placed very close together the bodice the
distances increasing 10 six eight inches on the
skirt. The skirt is finished ny two loosely peated
rufties that are trimmed with lines Of silver cloth
on which an arabesque pattern OF purple velvet is
appliqued. The gown is cut out in pointed decol-
letage to admit of yoke Of silver cloth and ap-
pliqued velvet The sleeves in little points
at the elbows khese points lightly embroidered
with silver and falling over small rufie that
matches the deep Tuftios the skirt.
Another illustration of the princess gown is fur
nished by combination Of black guipure entredeux
and accordion peated black mousseline de sole the
whole over white foundation. This is really A
princess tunic made OF panels Of the accordion
pleated stur and panels Of the lace, the latter
consisting Of mere lines OF entredeux down the
bodice and increasing 10 a depth of perhaps eight
inches al the bottom Of the tunic The latter
opens about haf way mp the front Of the skirt and
falls in two deep points edged with lace. The un-
derskirt is accordion pleated with an accordion
pleated rufiie headed and finished by a deep band
OF lace entredeux. The trimming on the bodice
consists Of a collar Of lace points embroidered
with gold and draped on one side with bow Of
lace and long ends The sleeve is long and close
made OF lines Of accordion pleating and lace, and
slightly fuled into band cum Of lace embroidered
with gold.
PRINCESS NOTIFICATIONS.
One OF the han4somest notifications Of the prin-
cess gowns consists Of a fitted bodice draped
slightly from the bust across the waistlne where
IL falls In loose tab to the bottom OF the skirt
The character OF this gown is Of course the re-
verse OF that Of the redingote having short hack
and princess front in place OF the short front and
princess coat effect
A charming combination Of white ,,o,,ssai,oa a.
sole and white panne is made I'm this way: The
skirt OF white mousseine de sole is shirred on rba
sides and behind. Attached TO this skirt Is
SNAPPED rufiie of panne trimmed with lace diamonds
embroidered with gold The corsage has a trim,
ming OF the golc embroidered lace diamonds about
The decoietage and further trimming on the elbow
sleeves which are finished by ruffie OF mousseline
de sole The corsage. entirely Of panne Ats cosel.,
behind and on the sides. and reaches lust over tb
waistline. In front II is prolonged IN a straivb,
princess panel which falls loosely to the bottom ~
the skirt.
There other varieties Of princess effects the
great majority OF them combined with shirrins IN
some form or other. A costume seen over ana
over again the several smart weddings that
occurred before Lent consisted Of velvet redineote
with skirt Of soft material. the latter henp
shirred either on the hips in the form OF a
pointed yoke
This is the Of the petit costume a style
OF dress that seems equally popular with those who
tune has no prescribed lines, and need conform 10
no formula. Ia occupies a niche always vacant in
the wardrobe. no matter how well supplied that
wardrobe may be with morning gowns, afternoon
costumes and fuE evening array IN fact. il Is a
hybrid sort OF gown sometimes a cross between
q morning suit and an afternoon reception costume
% mere commonly compromise between an after