The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-22
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PASTEL COLORS.
We are told that pastel colors arc still
on the increase, and that the we'll dressed
woman in evening GalIo looks like a sea
nymph Of iridescent rays. Among
French matrons the rose tint is said to
stand supreme In a rose tatfeta the
overdress partakes of an opal hue, as in
a seashell. 1Anemore, blush rose and
azalia pink these gauzcs ana chitlons
are so artistcally colored as to inpart
a glow to the complexion. The fiSAting
scarf at the waist is crossed antssSast-
cned by an Oriental pin Of many colors.
This effect is produced with cream
liberty satin, the skirt yelled with a gauZe
whose tints may be a nignonctte green,
q delicate olive or lloneysuclle yellow:
AS for oI.era waists which are stu
worn with velvet skirts. rich tatletas OF
colored hues. as we'll as silks of black
and white, the models displayed arc OF
amethyst velvet, trimmed with Venise
guipllre lace rose-colore0 chiffon COM
bined with mauve panne, or biue peau
dc sole with a yoke Of gold net, Soid
edgings and straps.
Those for theatre and concert wear
can be made of thinner materials, in
which these diaphanous textures are
charmingly combined.
This season the white gown meets every
j
chine. a pretty silk or rich satin, and, il
one can afford it. trimmed with the much
admired Chantiliy lace, it takes the Lead.
1t was a happy thought when the die
tator of fashions found costumc snat
would do duty for so many occasions.
1t is Il golden rule to have but few
toilets and these so admirably chosen
that one is fashionabiy dressed at all
times.
CHILDItlsN's PARTY DRESSES.
Children party dresses. 10 be success
fuI. should be perfectly fresh. as when
crushed or tumbed their beauty is quite
lost This fact should be taken into con-
sideration when choosing materials Tor
party frocks and as they Will probably
not be needed on very many occasions i
is vel, TO give Il thought to the future
and aim to nave the material and style
such that they can be produced and worn
again when the summer comes arouho.
II needs only a little contrivance 10 turn
an evening frocll into 4 day costume,
and il is wise TO have an extra yard or
so of the material il, reserve 10 make
griimpo or Tor the purpose of renoTatnS
Simple styles are best for these frochs
the low neck, full body and skirt. with
tuclls or tiny gathered frills edged with
lace. being a iaTorite model. White
Swiss is both pretty and economical, as
there IS a cyiSpness about it which keeps
ii from Soiling readily, and it can be
pressed out to look like new on every
occasion. \ fresh white frock, simply
mace, With low cut neck and tucked Der
tia. worn with Il soft sash of becoming
color. ofttines looks much handsomer
than one of more costly material for
evening wear. and II yoke and Ions
sleeves, finished by the Introduction of a
pretty Suimpe. transforms 1t into . use
fui dress foc midsummer.
At no time have childrcu's dresses been
more beautiful than now. Indoor froclss
fer the little ones are as tastefully made
as those of their elders, and III many
instances cost as much. the only differ
ence being that Iserishaiole stuffs are but
SELDOM employed. This season simple and
fabrics, such as cashmere.
veilings, albatross, serge and even light
weight white cloth is utilized. These nat
urally are more appropriate for girls OF
twelve fourteen or even older. For the
little miss Of six. eight or ten there are
IN every grade or fabrics OF even
finer qualities. as silk mulls or Crtnese
cloth.
CREAMY POPULAR.
For dressier toiiettes, nothing is pref
tier than ocsandy in some of the very
inc qualities. A figured Swiss is charm
ing, especially over n silk fourdati in
some delicats tint of blue. pink or yell
low. Ne. may be employed Will, or
without u dotted figure. For dresses of
this sort, the silk OF apple green tone