Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-10
As GOWNS WILL BE.
Plain CoIors, sheer Materials and
Much Trimmings Prevail.

NEW YORK, March Light, sheer ma
terials are fashionable, and two good re-
suits are to be noticed-the lightweight oil
clothing and the exquisite neatness OF the
fnishings OF n gown as the lining, sklTt
binding, boning, etc. Veilings, CLEANLINESS
crepes and such goods are for calling cos
tunes in light gray, tan lavender, old rose
reseda, pastile blue and black with garni-
lures Of lace, applique or chantilly; SIX
embroidered bands, in which Just llttle
gilt is introduced. taffeta silk. chiffon,
ribbon velvet and tinsel embroidered nets
A small quantity of trimming is thing Of
the past; fancy collars. belts, lingerie
sleeve effects, resembling undersleeves,
long. narrow vests, round backs and deeply
pointed fronts. mark tho fashioning Of these
dainty toilettes that are lined with taffeta
silk OF the same color. The lining is a
drop or separate skirt, with narrow inter-
facing, a bias velveteen binding, and an
accordion plated ruffie Of silk on the out
side Of the lining that gives a fluffy frou-
frou effect. Tho outside material is hung
from the same belt, trails with the lining
three inches or more, and has one or two
circular nounces of the same width or
gradually deepening in the back to fifteen
inches, when ten in front
For house wear the princess skirt is
stylish on fine figure, but that will not
prevent every condition Of women from
wearing it; this is for fine woolen or silk
materials, and has a bodice effect In one
with the skirt continuing five to eight
Inches above the waist line. The outside
and lining are scanned together, the upper
part well boned the bones extending from
the upper edge to four inches below the
waist. the opening made In the back or on
the side and the top cut straight across,
the lower part hos a slightly stif inter-
facing of harcloth, inside silk rufles, and
the usual finish of bias velyeteen that tits
perfectly around the edge no matter how
It Is shaped. IT, skirt can be worn with
different yokes and sleeves, II II Is cut high
under The arms, but II cut with low
bodice finish soft waist Is necessary; to
complete this SUIT for the street short
bolero Jacket like the skirt is worn. Black
silk skirts made in this fashion become an
elegant costume with yoke and sleeves Of
gupure lace, tucked chiffon or embroidered
net,
Black Trimming.
note OF black in the trimming Is de-
cidedly the vogue. and for this black velvet
ribbon is popular. also insertions OF lace
accessories of the soft panne velvet.
black velvet belt with gold buckle, etc. The
desired white touch wanted in all dressy
toilettes is introduced by a yoke on the
renewed long vest and wrist puffs on the
sleeves You may cut waist round and
plain in the back, but it must be long and
pointed in front for every woman Is deter
mined to look long wasted and slender,
whether Mother Nature intended 1t or not
Rainy day skirts obtain as ever, but
among well dressed people they are kept
for bad weather and cool days, and are
cut two to four inches above the floor. with
the simple finish of several rows OF stitch
Ing and a corduroy binding. They are worn
with flannel, silk or cotton shirt waists.
with a ribbon or linen collar and velvet
belt, and are sensible for rainy days and
country jaunts. other skirts are generally
cut three inches longer at the back than
in front, no matter what the fabric may
be- silk wool or cotton for women like
the appearance OF dip" at the back. and
no talking will cause them to change until
Dame Fashion brings out another and
newer style. When skirt Is picked up II
should show a dainty pettlcoat of silk,
sateen, etc, harmouizing with the color
OF the gown worn. as such little things as
this mark the refined and correctly garbed
woman.
The revival of the postillon back has
given new idea for tailored or street suits