The Washington times., 1902-05-11
Lace Handkerchiefs Play
an Important Part in
the Adornment of the
Delicate Night Robes
An Attractive Novelty
FromFrance-Skirts as
Light and Bi1lowy as
the Foam of the Ocean.

the adopted method for using the new
trimming upon such garments. OF course
there are other designs. but none is so
effective as the circular lace edged
ruffle.
Tea Gowns and Jackets.
! Accordion plated mousseline de sole
makes the prettiest teagowns and house
jackets that 1t is possible to procure.
| Sometimes the soft fabric is laid in radi
ating sun plaits. and again the regulation
variety appears. Lace is used lavishly
| upon these dainty loose gowns. and effec-
tive medallions vie with the ver-pretty
entire deux.
Jackets coming just to the waist are
the most fascinating little garments
imaginable, and when worn with a pretty
petticoat. also lace-trimmed and much
friiled the result is equally as charming
as the long single robe.
Since the chemise has become such a
popular bit of my lady's nainsook an
parel it has taken 20 itself wonderful
shapes and modes OF decoration None.
however, is as satisfactory as the per-
fectly plain. well-cut style which Is
shaped into the figure and has the fu!lness
If there be any-drawn into the waist
by means OF dainty ribbons. The neck
part may be treated to suit individual
tastes. Usually. however. simple lace in
serts and narrow edgings, with bit Of
fine embroidery, are quite sufficient to
render this becoming little garment quite
as attractive as women could wish. The
main point is having absolutely no extra
fullness. so the princess model is formed
to meet all requirements. The name
suggests exactly what IL is. and small
pearl or thread buttons supply the fasten-
ings, for of course princess chemise will
not slip on over the head in the ordinary
manner. II one desires little fullness in
the front. then this is supplied. while the
back is still kept smooth-ftting and a belt
confines the gathers at the waist.
Flounces may or may not adorn the bot
tom of the chemise. 1t is merely a mat
ter of taste. though certainly they add
very much to the appearance Of the gar
ment when worn. and frequently fill the
place of a short petticoat. This article.
however is worn much less than formerly
on account of the fashion nowadays for
tightly fitting dress skirts.
Petticoats of the longer variety must
be as carefully fitted as outer skirts. and
there is no extra fullness whatever around
the waist and hips.
Point d'Esprit.
Point desprit is again being revived
as a trimming for these garments and
really some OF the fiounces made of this
pretty net are lovelier than any we have
seen before. They are deep and very
full, while mounted upon them are fancy
nsettings of lace bands. medallions, ir-
regular appliques. and occasionally a
handsome effect is seen designed with a
some elaborate pattern.
The prettiest and rewest of the lingerie
models are displayed in corset covers. for.
the vogue chemises are
having. there are many women who cling
% the comfort of a short cover. To fol-
ow out the approved waist lines these
come Just to the belt at the
'ack and extend in point at the front.
Sheerest batiste, linon. and nainsook
urnish foundation upon which is laid
IN elaborate design carried out IN lace
'quaIly fine and beautiful. Not SO much
ucking is observed now, for lace appears
o be without rival in point Of effective
Tess. Besides It looks so much prettier
han anything else when half veiled be-
leath the thin outer blouse.