Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-31

In length and are arranged around the en-
tire circle Of the hips.
At the bottom the flare of the skirt Is
ombellished with several applied tucks.
these also being stitched fiat and piped
with green silk.
The bodice is tucked back and front but
only at the front arc the pipings observed.
There Is vest of plated cream white
chiffon and this bears an applique Of blue,
green and white medallions. Reaching
from the waist to tho bustlne are inner
reverses which are graduated to a point
Mt the belt and cut rounded at the top.
The clear, vivid tone Of the green Is soft
ened by an embroidery Of French dots
upon these reverses and the stock, which
is of the same material, is laid In bias
bands over plated chiffon, Joined together
with pretty basket-stitch.
A new fashion has been introduced in
waists and Madam Ia Mode has not waited
until later on to declare 1t popular This
distinguishing feature consists OF a blouse
In the back as well as front of the waist
The fulness is not as decided In the back
as at the front. but 1t Is decidedly per-
ceptible. and in light weight fabrics very
graceful. a belt of medium width Is worn
and, having the hack graduated, the even
pouch of a Russian blouse Is broken and
Il smarter more French effect gained.
Crepe de chcne, both of the silk and
wool variety and etamne reign supreme
Just now and merit all the patronage
shown them. When decorated with bands
of silk and medallions of lace and
worn over an underdress of silk,
the effect is materially enhanced. Armen-
ian embroidery, which is only another
name for very dainty variety of Suisse
embroidery is used to trim these fabrics
and though the combination sounds in
congruous. the result of the combination
Is very fetching.
Separate waists were never prettier and
It may he added costlier Indeed extrav-
agance seems to be a sine qua non of pres
ent day modes. 1t may be somewhat of an
eXaggeration to say that my lady fair
wears dukes revenue upon her back. "
Uing Henry VIZ nevertheless one secs
everywhere lixuriousness and elaborate
ness OF attire that can but inspire wonder
where the free gold mines are located that
provide the means so lavishly expended on
fine clothes
TIE fancy for Jackets Is coming back
apace. Many are cut away at the front.
and although the latest models are minus
the Louis tails Mt the, back known as the
postillion effect. they bear a distinct re-
semblance to that style.
With the Norfolk jackets so popular tho
yoke is creeping back into style, and this
furnishes bcundless opportunities for en-
\ broidcry at this time where there is such
craze for it Later on, the silk embroid-
cries will be substituted on tailor made
gowns by an elaborate applique of tiny
silk braid that produces the same effect
| and costs just as much money
RevertnE to the subject of separate
waists it should be borne in mind that the
models de rigeur will he a confusing corr
bination of silk or other graceful fabrics
and lace. Take for example the following
1T Is composed Of cream yellow silk crepe
ne chene. slashed across the chest and
sleeve tops to reveal bands of cream lace
! decorated every other inch with silk an.
rliqle erlbroideries of small sweet pca
blossoms. Tho lace itself Is dotted witt
gold-lined crystal beading. This garni.
ture continues straight around to the neck
where the waist is laced with narrow
white silk ribbons through button-holcC
eyelets straight up to the top Of the trans
parent lace collar. which is cut to a dc
cided curvng point both front and back
The lacing ribbons fall in a shower Of
loops, the ends finished with fringe O.
the gold and crystal beads.
| Although the soft materials are In tn,
laid those who prefer more stately fabric
have their tastes appealed to in exquisite
combinations Of satin and lace. Whatevc
the base material of the design may he
however, the design Is incomplete unless
lace is used somewhere in tho scheme o
decoration.
more conventional model than the on
lust described is laid IN alternate bands o
fine point Arahe lace and mauve satin
The lines all run a la bayoderc. and tn
fulness Of the front is gathered below tn
bustline and fastened with a swirling boy
Of green satin ribbon. lined with guipur
lace. Any very slender woman who wishe
to gain the best effect of her figure shoul,
remember this simple device.
The laCc-lined bow possesses the doubl
charm of merit and novelty. But not onl,
are laCe-linod trimmings fashionable. Lin
en- and silk batisto frocks have the founda
ton of lace. the bodice, sleeves and shirt
being pladed off in large squares OF dia
monds by inch and n half bands Of tn
linen. There is a flounce of the thin ma
terial around the edge and set into this a
intervals are large medalions of lace.
Without a doubt velvet gowns whiCl
came in with such furore at the clos
} Of the winter season, will be worn to Al
extent not seen for years during the com
ing season. The royal effects like purpl
and ermine will be affected. a richer per
od Of dress is predicted for the winter O
1902 03 than has ever before been known.
Winter millinery, like that of spring, /
left for the last moment, Surely with tn
rich straws and elegant chinons nov
shown. II seems as if the woman Of fash
Il ion might be satisfied never to change 70
the heavier designs Of autumn, hut wha
would winter he without the velvet hat
or autumn without the French felt wit
. chrysanthcmums and golden foliage? Yer
much like Paradise without its milk an
honey and golden streets
Large fat hats of black tullo trimme
around the hrim and under it and aroun
the crown with the tiniest pink rosebud
are charminCly picturesque, and these Wi