The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-06-20

gown by the addition of fichu and a
silk eton.
| Another very graceful skirt has seven
cores and is trimmed with two or three
circular founces Of graduated width.
With this the smartest of shirt waists
are worn. 1t is made Of every imaginable
summer material, but serge, silk canvass
and taffeta have the preference.
Never was there time when the sep
arate waist was in greater demand than
at present. The very newest idea in
blouses is one which is buttlned at the
buck or upon the shoulder and under the
arm and allowed to hang, unconfned,
below the waistline. A bona fide yoke
OF insertion or embroidery or simiu-
lation indicated with machine stitch
ing or inlays of lace individuaiizes the
design. The purpose Of this pattern is
to gain the long, straight effect at the
front which is the distinguishing feat
ure of fashionable waist. After the waist
is donned this effect is obtained by
either a crushed or plain Marie An.
toinette girdle that may be in one of
two depths, as is best suited to the figure
Of the wearor.
The yokeless waist, too, is much worn.
Oie very charming model is developed
in mousseline batiste ornamented with
delicate traceries of embroidery. The
back is perfectly plain and fits without
wrinkle. At the waist the fronts are
drawn in on shirrings, but show no full
ness at the top. In fact the smoother
the at OF a shirt waist across the bust
the more fashionable it 10. This idea
does not meet the appreciation Of many,
but it has the stamp of fashionable ap-
proval and-well, what more is needed?
A design with left side closing EN-.
bodies something quite original along
the lines Of the Russian blouse A clus-
ter OF tucks from the shoulder 10 the
depth Of a short yoke takes up the full
ness Of the front which is slightly blous
ed, while at the bottom it is confined in
gathers at the waistime. The back is
tucked in clusters at the centre. The
sleeves bell attractively over the hand
and high soft stock gives the neck co II.
pleton.
Crepe materials are more popular
than ever for separate bodices as we'll as
for entire costumes. There are in them
the elements OF clinglng and semitrans-
parency which endear them 20 the heart
of every woman Of Liashion aud conse-
quently secure their universal popular
ity.
The matter of convenience in dress
has been reduced to such a fine point
that it ia impossible almost TO purchase
a gown in piece-meal The newest in
diyidual fronts are 90 constructed that
a complete vest in gilt braid or embroid.
cry Is outlined, and worn with a
handsome eton they really seem an es
sential part of the gown.
Separate undercuffs are also obtain.
able, They are made of embroidered
ch ffOn or soft silk drapped over
of taffeta and gathered into
a wristband of embroidered material.
These can be clipped on very easily
under any of the flowing outer sleeves
anl changed 10 suit the wearer, from
one bodice 10 another with Undesirable |
EFF ,ct.
Ia gloves there is a departure quite |
for the summer woman |
There are siIk 81 ives perforated in very |
pretty open work designs. The fingers
are double tipped and In addition to be
ing cool they are warranted TO last
longer than the customary period for
nix gloves.
Summer parasols are very dainty AMI
are made distinctly for special ocitsions
Those for afternoon and carriage use are
as elaborate as the designs for morning /
and walking are plain but in all thUre
are touch OF loyeliness and air OF chic 4
quite in harmony Slth other elegancies
n dress
HAIR SOFT AS SILK.