The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-27
TAARK AND PROMENADE
Z ~ A MAZE OF BEAUTY
Copyright, 1902, Root Newspaper Associ-
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* y goWned in robes of gauziest
Z~Ns fabrics, that is the sweet maid
~ en- with whom we are all to
fall in love this summer. Who can have the
heart Of ice to resist such attractive love-
illness, the je ne sis quot of all that is
most delightful in womanhood CARRIED
with all OF the artistic SAVIOR faire of the
Parisienne most cleverly adapted to the
requirements of that most exacting spec
linen Of modern feminjty, the American
queen of beauty. Never before have
gowns so worthy of their approval and
acceptance been laid az the feet Of our
women. and right wen VIII their grace
full outlines, exquisite materials and
dainty. vet wonderful ornamentations, be
set-off by the queenly carriage Of the
flower of womanhood.
The magnificent gowns worn at the
snartest Of the after Easter weddings
only emphasized the fact that the best
people are all in favor Of the soft clinging
elegant fabrics for the dressiest occasions.
Chiffon, liberty silk, armure carnac, crepe
de chine, toile, etamine. point d'esprit
and a thousand and one other varieties Of
these enchandngfy becoming SUITS were
worn by les plus chic Of the New York
- maidens and matrons. With their big
picture hats, softly shading the faces in
the warm glow Of the dim, religious light,
even the mothers were ofttinas mistaken
-
for today no woman need be old unless
she so chooses; no nor even middle aged.
"A woman is certainly only as old as she
looks today, and they one and all, these
beautiful mondatnes, look not more than
thirty even without the delicate face veil
which with one accord they seem to now
have discarded for the more ceremonious
occasions.
One OF the most beautiful of the brides
maids SoWnS seen at Fifth avenue cere-
mony, was of ivory-white crepe de Chine
decorated with wide ertre-deux o. mag
nificent Irish point lace. The bodice was
entirely composed of this rich lace that
is just row fashions favorite. over which
were straps Of the crepe de Chine But
b-he distinctive and altogether charming
feature Cf this tout a fat chic ct char
mente robe was the wonderfully artistic
Grecian sleeve, that fell away from the
shouldcts in an eltogo her fascinating
way.
Another almost equally charming gown
worn l. wedding where the bride was
OF French descent had the tue Partisan
accent Of style, further emphasized by
Just those delightful touches Of back
which are so justly appreciated a g hign
value by the truly smart women, whether
she be Of English, French, or the greatest
of all, American. In this instance there
was only maid Of honor and her gown
was of that deliciously maidenly mate
rial, point d'esprit, further enhanced
with applique enlbroideries in silk and
rich cordirgs. Row after rev of highly
finished satin liberty ribbon adorned the
skirt and waist, Stimulating wide tucks,
and lending somewhat more of an air Of
reality to the 1.-THE and willowy form Of
the girlish wearer. Girdle, corsage knot.
sleeve and neck trimmings, lace mtts
and the decorations of the snowy chiffon
parasol were all of ebony hue. Only the
chapeau, Marie Antoinette, showed the
faintest trace of color, in the rosy-tipped
plumes with which it was overladen.
The chiffon and net boa made their re-
appearance on the avenue with the first
glimpses of the spring sunshine, but it
is in the victoria and at wedding cere-
meny or feast that they are to be seen