Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-09
LATE FASHION NOTES.

quetaire are leading sleeve models
| among those which are not made
elbow length. The first is like the
tcathcred sleeve Of an Indian chief.
! with narrow gathered frilIs of lace
| edged fabric. matching the gown, put
oil III two rows Of scallops tapping
each other. following the outside seam
| ~ the sleeve from shoulder 70 wrist,
and falling over the hand in soft un-
dulatiors.
Lace thrcldcd with black velvet rib
| bon-this faghlou has not in the least
abateI. IL cannot BE- said 10 be more
| fashionable than ever. because long
| ago the forcc of this popular and very
| effective ana becoming, mode could no
| further 70.
| TIE nea French poplins and mohairs
~ ~ - fashiorably worn this fall are
scarcely to ~ distinguished from the
soft-rhbcd bengalines and other
corded silks Of their nature. While re-
tanning the standard merit OF durabii-
ity. the manufacturers have succeeded
IN imraltinE Very beautiful mercer
zcd finish i0 thu surface. and as the
fabrics ag- rendered much more soft
and plant the requirements Of pre-
yanirg styles i'll making them up are
wholly met.
a Very pretty fancy waist Of rose
pink taTeta silk. recently worn. was
trimmed with white chiffon and SILK
cora applique embroidery The SILK
,yas mounted On a closely fitted lining
which was faced. front and back. TO
form 4 rounded dip-yoke. To this was
gathered the taffcta. shaped Az the top,
10 conform To the curves of the yoke
edge. The front portion bloused
gracefully above the Mario" belt, ana
an embroidered collar finished the
neck. The @hite chiffon undersIeeNe
WAS i'll small bishop shape, gathered
into Il wristband covered with the
applique work The one-piece over
sleeve fitted by an outside seam dart.
extended from the shaped lower edge
VI thc elbow The waist. closed down
th, center az the back. and the joining
~ the fun lower portions OF IL 10 the
dip-voke. was covered with pleated
,,ichn III chiffon edged with very mar
ro,, black velvet ribbon
silk-tnish,d mohair has formed
very favorite material for summer
travelling costumes. ANA for the ialI,
III black. blue. gray. and brown VIII
H. brought out 4 Very handsome mer-
...rizc1 mohair SiCilienne uf such luS-
trnuy quality ~ to surpass brililantine
,nd ycry closely resemble some Of the
finest silks.
Iprr.ying children in pure white IS
nlor,. Fashionable this year than " mas
f5ccn M some seasons past. II IS
,nafmil- fancy. and whit" i certain
| IL much better than any pale tint that
| ras To - constantly Numbered
great many pIque frocks are seeh-
Tie piuue Of the softer weaNes-not 50
1 h.,i III WV ii used 10 be. These are
| IDENTIFY finished with a big fancy col
| HUI over 4 tiny Elton jacket, Or else
>,ith blousse waists below yoke OF
embroidery. All-whte tucked and em-
! t,rnitcrcd shirtwaists look very cum
/ ming with the little duck skirt. hut are
| really a ninc plain and old, particular
| ~ cn a pale. slender child v mt
| urcks are very sweet and appropriate
/ for children. but they need dainty
| decoration. and the picturesque DON'T
mates among both dresses ana head
wear this summer. which i right
| All shiItwaists for morning wear,
| however. should be made as simple as
!
| finishing entirely spoils the childish
| effect. The plain colored waists are
| the smartest looking. hut not the best
| choice There is 4 weave Of Madras
| with Il creamy white ground and
narrow Bin stripe of pink or blue that
| lcfics sun. salt air, and the crucible OF
4 the laundry. Linen colors are used
| that are most satisfactory. There are
Il great many exquisite little frocks OF
fine lawn null. batiste. and organize
| made up With sNalenciennes lace and
| insertion bands There is always
fun blouse. or else 4 yoke Of the in
| seriinn. with tucks between. The
/ skirt has several tucks and q deep hem
81 that II can be let down if necessary.
| ana it always proves necessary. It is
i very good plan to tuck the waist
| horizontally. 50 that il can also hc
| heightened. II not of surah or other
silk which saves laundry bills. all the
| thin froCkS that children wear should
be worn over skirts Of book muslin or
| Victoria lawn. These fabrics give
| soft, airy look to the outside skirt
| unlike cambria or plain muslin. and at
| the same time the lawn or transparent
| muslin holds out the little dress skirt
most satisfactorily. Another side Of
| the question is held, regarding the
| yowninS Of both little girls and boys.
| by mrny American women; and this is
| the belief that the best most economi-
| cal. drcssy, and at the same time pro
| tective fabrics for summer wear. ali
round. are the soft sheer wool vcilings.
| mohairs. cashmeres. SerGes. challies.
| and similar fabrics. and which require
Ia. ~ l. sgl,
| have nearly all the dainty effect of a
cotton frock or suit. without half the
| fear of sudden cold from exposure dur
| ing a sudden change of temperature.