The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-06


prints is an equally wisa thing. In fact
any style which appeals to her own in
nate sense OF artistic refinement will be
well chosen, and thus she will readily at
tam Tue solietnlng44- the je ne sails quoi
which the Parisienne is pleased to call
cri du mode. -
The skirts of thin Gowns ora NOT beina,
made with SO much of the serpentine
erect as Is to be seen in those of cloth
ana SILK out rather of the straight front
Varlety-a style which is more adaptable
10 the needs OF the thin, gauzy fabrics,
ana winch lends itself more readily to
tAe elhpelilshments afforded by many
RULES, trllIs and furbelows Laces and
ennbroideries, especially the haute nou-
Veatue, the blind embroidery are be-
ing much employed, and in profusion, for
the adornment of such gowns. Today
II is not SO much the material of which
gown Is composed that one pays for
as the trimmings and the style, and, after
all, the styles the thing
Of coloring there is such a variety to
choose from that it would be an endless
task to even attempt a description. They
are indicated by the old-tfme embroideT-
les seen in the museums, but which have
attained their perfection of tone and shape
by the soft touch of time while the color
ing of the muslins of today owe their
of chemistry evfnced in their manufac-
ture. Never before in the history of the
world mas woman gfOried in such beauti-
full colorS, never before have such artistic
designs and materials been manufactur-
ed for her delight, and en- PEASANT, the
delight Of man. The shop windows are
one mass of beauty. Delicate morning
glories trail gracefully over a white null,
and in beauty of coloring vie with the
tints painted upon the originals by Dame
Nature. Wreaths of tiny pink roses in
the set designs, so much affected by
Madame de Pompdour, are strewn upon
another white background, while still an
other attracts by the dainty punches of
June roses through which slender rib
bon effect in ciel blue twines in and out,
a Ia Louis XVI
The black and white combinations are
most fetchingly trimmed GALLONS, and
touched off at the neck with a yoke or
other trimming in which the most becom-
ing shade of yellow, blue or pink plays
prominent part. The pretty china-bIue
mulls make up at once into both dainty
and useful gowns, trimmed with white
embroidery or lace, and bit of soft yell
low liberty satin in the front of the
bodice. The yellow shades found in the
cotton goods this season are marvels Of
becomingness, while the white en-
broidered robes executed In all manner of
of lace effects artfuIIy introduced, make
up into most stunning creations.
Many beautiful combinations in Per
sian, Japanese and Chinese color
ings are being used and they give the
Oriental tinge of color to the gowns that
is so much to be desired by the brunette
Of olive-hued complexion, for they tone
in SO exquisiteIy with the glowing color
of her skin. Nor are the same color
ink m "a bo
since they very generally enhance the
gaiety and sprightliness of her com
plexton.
The elbow sleeve finds many adherents
for wash gowns. and the fashion has
called forth an unusual demand for the
beautiful oldfashioned lace mitt of the
days of our grandmother. They are now
made in the most attractive patterns and
while shielding a part of the arm
not always desirable to exhibit, yet still
they reveal enough of it's soft creamy
hues to give added charm to one so
gowned. Then, too, is there any more
satisfactory way of showing off the be-
jeweled fingers, than by means of a lace
mitt? For these who do not care for the
mitt the lower part of the sleeve is often
made of some sheer embroidery or lace.
corresponding III style to the trimming
Of the neck. " .u a-
Pique marseilles and linen are. TO be
used chiefly for the morning gown for
general utility wear smart linen
frock in robins egg blue is trimmed with
needlewOrk, through which is run mar
row black velvet ribbon. The waist is
made with narrow box plaits, between
which are graduated stripes of the en-
worn a coarse straw hat OF deep yellow
shade. covered with the bluest of blue
corn flowers, among which reStleS black
velvet shepherdess bow. This is GER
raj a at all aS
miladi stro1ls through the village street,
upon marketing errands intent
The merceriZed cottons which are so
profuSely shown this season have given
new impetus to the vogue of wash mate.
rails, and it depends entirely Epona the
thickness or thinness of the gO0ds as
to the time and place of their exhibition.
For morning wear at the Newport clsino
or at Bar Harbor concert, nothing can
be lovelier than these sheer mulls and
gauZes with their glittering sheen as of
finest silk, and deliberately ornamented
with the newest imported trimmings.
Mrs. Belmont has just ordered a host Of
such gowns in the various tones of red
and yellow SO much affected by her, and
which are so intensely becoming to her
brunette beauty. The cendre locks of |
Mrs. Alfred Vanderbilt mare to be thrown
in relief by the Yellows and greens dis |
played in the many ruffles and frils of
mOusselines and cotton grenadines while |
her intimate friend, Miss Edith Gray
will dance through the season in blues !
OF CeFuIedn nue. ana the Cer1Se and NOR /
combinations of color SO much in vogue |
with the Parisenne of smart proclivities |
The accessories of these simple little |
morning gowns OF daintiest hue and ma |
terial are important points TO consider, |
and the jewelry in Fart nouveau designs |!
has been pronounced just the thing for |
belt buckles chains and pendants. They |
are in all shade of goldaand studded with |
many precious orAsen1i- precious stones
The posy in hera hair, the knot of rib !
bons, or the bejeweled comb that keep |
rebellious locks from straying- are |
to he carefully considered as the final !
touches that go to make up the artistic |
whole and proclaim the woman of fash |
ion as distinct from the woman VINO |
copies. The American woman who has |
hitherto isped in sweetest accents when !
complimented on the beauty of her gown |
that 'it is so easy to be well gowned in |
Paris" is now changing somewhat of her |
tune; and adds New York to her list Of |
places where one can gain the perfection |
of style so much TO be desired Of all !
women