New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-26
GOWNS WORN BY IRIS.
GRACEFUL CLINGING EFFECTS THEIR
CHIEF CHARM-sATIN INSTEAD OF
SILK DROP SKIRTS.

The stunning gowns worn by MISS virginia
harmed in Iris Pinero's new play, althoueh
made in London, the creations of an American
rnodiste.
Duchesse lace skirt embroidered IN pear
rhinestones and silver is the feature Of masnln-
cent dinner gown in which Iris makes her hiS'
appearance on the stage. AS drop sklr1s are
q lad with the designer this dress is lined with the
heaviest white Liberty satin, yelled in chll1oh anu
finished around the bottom with accordion pleatlls
Over this falls the Duchesse lace skirt. wnich IS
EDGED with founces of white malnes, narlns dt
the FOOT with numbers of tiny ruff1es ana ihIei-
spersed with heavy pearl and rhinestone tassels'
Hoses OF pale pink chiffon with crystal centres
calyces Of green chenille and wee green lioooi
leaves are strewn the skirt and the pouiCe.
The latter is finished at the waist with foloeu
glrce Of white satin, with fchu drapery Oh Dia'A
malnes about the corsage
black wolfe dress worn at the end OF the pay
has the skirt laid in clusters horizontal tucks
which rise from within four inches of the potion
unul they are about three-quarters of yard from
the hem Of the gown. From this point they oeslh
10 crop again TO their original depth rms poi'eu
up and down arrangement is followed by the &C
corolon p!eating at the bottom of the skirt
To continue the tuck effect. the upper portion OF
the sleeve Is also laid in tiny tucks as far as the
einow. where they flare into Marie Antonette
rulrles The bodice is finished with blouse front
u point de Fenise lace and yoke Of the same
loloed stock and grdle of black panne with
dangling ends Of chenille
In the second act lovely creation Of Irish
crochet accordion pIeated chiffon and embrolo-
cred hatiste is by Iris. The bodice Is IN
the form of bolero, but fastened in the back
ana with the square cut collarless effect that Is
now considered smart In London. The sleeves are
OF lace and tight fitting the elbow; at the wrist
'hey are caught into a band of the crochet Inc
SKIRT shows deep yoke and centre stripe also or
She crochet grdle of illuminated tafeta IN
mnch cream white, gold. blue and green are
mingled lends distinction this charming gown
"a white silk Chanty neglige falls away in
front to display a sunburst pleated petticoat
over pink Liberty satin slip Edging the petit
cGat are three founces of chiffon in pale yellow,
p.llh ana lavender, this rainbow effect being re-
s Sal on the three elbow rufies Of the bodice
.ia "Iid roses Of pink chiffon with green che
~ stems fringe the neck confine the flowing
steeEtS at the elbow and border the opening down
t.e front Ihis superb princess robe is fastened
al tne waist and throat with narrow pink ribbons
a veillng gown of golden brown wolfe the
same shade OF Liberty satin is made with per
10y pam SKIRT save for French knots in light
Sr snade and two strips of lace galloon running
nc 'front.' breadth, alternating with rows OF
F9Ino an9tS The plastron is also composed o.
Ed.iooh ana french knots The throat is finished
Vim d ne OF sky blue panne while folded
siToie 81 the brown satin with short sash ends in
the back. outlines the