The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-13
almost as long line as does short cape,
while il is far more clinging.

While II Is far more cllnglng.
DINNER GOWNS.
Lace and touches Of black continue to
hold their places. A most elegant gown
of blue broadcloth is trimmed with mar
row bands of white taffeta, embroidered
with black French knots, and many SIM
liar effects are seen. Lace of the heavier
sorts is, If possible, more popular than
ever. 1t makes yokes. fronts and revers
galore, and is always handsome. Now and
again 1t is embroidered here and there
with French knots that match the gown in
color, but to my mind at least, such treat
ment is far from beautiful. In many in
stances 1t is dyed to match the gown and,
when so treated, gives an effect of quiet
elegance that always has it's charm, but
the deep cream and Irvine tints are adj
mirable and are freely used.
Dinner gowns as yet show little definite
change. All transparent materials are
liked and are much worn. lace net OF all
sorts, chiffon, mousseline and the like, and
there Is a marked tendency toward subtle
color effects that are obtained by COM
bined Innings or underslips. Chiffon Is SO
filmy and ethereal that any number OF
layers can be used without increasing the
size. AS a result some delicious color
schemes have been evolved that are de-
scribable only as rainbow effects. yet
which. in reality, are more delicate and
less pronounced. Black net over white
yelled with pale pink makes one imported
gown, and all other colors can be used in
the same way. Inc result is not any
definite tint or tone, not any color TO which
one can give a name, but an exquisite sug-
gestion OF color that is fascinating m the
extreme. White over pink yelled with
green, both in pastel shades or over violet
yelled with palest pink is charming Black
can be treated in various ways. Like many
another good thing that idea was long
time in process of evolution, but, once
evolved, is productive of suggestions by
the score.
Neck ruches are to be freely and gen.
orally worn, but, in their latest most
modish form, all rather fat than in boa
shape when made from net lace, silk and
chiffon. Feathers perforce retain their
shape. All materials appear to be used,
but there are some novelties in treatment
of which you may like to hear. A charm
ing ruche of black taffeta, that means
genuine warmth, is made OF three gathered
frills attached to a slightly curved and
fitted foundation. Each frill is edged with
O narrow one of grenadine ribbon, and
they are arranged to fall over one another
and away from the face. giving a cape
effect At the front are long ties of the
silk edged as are the frills. White chiffon
dotted with black is treated in the same
way and makes a charming evening con-
lection and black net black lace and chif-
fon greet one on every side. Frils of
lace set on a foundation are exceedingly
handsome and elegant. Point d'esprit is
much used and all soft fluffy effects are in
vogue, but nothing gives the protection that
does the silk Such a taffeta ruche, or in
reality tiny cape, as L have described is
ideal as a between-Season wrap, and gives
just the protection required for our first
cool days MAY MANTON.