The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05
Woman and Her Interests.
brotde rtes, Beneath. which the material IS

broideries,, beneath which the material IS
cut away to- many round necks as well
as sort, dainty stocks. White is a hrst
efavorite Colors, and of the lovely figured
and fancy Swiss muslins, organizes and
3 the like, Will sunqu est iona bly, also be much
used, but white has charm which moth
Ing else rivals, and possesses the great
merit Of being universally becoming. {
is tho one color, If color 1t can be called,
that suits US, one and all, from INFANCY &C
old age.
In its newest shape it is sometimes to
close Mt the back, but oftener# at the
front or left shoulder and under arm.
unless the back closing be made invisible.
The opening at the front has comforts
which need not be reiterated. but again,
the entire unbroken front allows OF
treatment that is impossible where g d.
vision must be made. The back closing
Is you -Aful. Worn by young girls or wo-
men Of slight girlish figures, it is very
charming, but it has unquestlonably been
overdone and often rendered ridiculous
by misuse. With the buttons hidden be-
neata paits, tucks or trimming much OF
their objection ceases to Ee, and they allow
OF the unbroSen front without the Sr-
noyanco Of closing at the shoulder and
unuer arm, but even then I would adj
wise that they besused with care.
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Trucks appear, IN all widths and used
in all ways. Many sleeves are tucked all
over others allow the tucks to fall free
anu form Sol u p.d1s at the WIlS.S, and
others again are tucked to form tucks.
Expert or enthusiastic sd needle7women
he1nstitch each one, but more commonly
they are" simply run by hand in theme
materials, finely stitched in the case OF
the less dainty waists. Round :necks are
apt to be trying. Only the youngest,
most Derfect throat can be certain OF
standing the test, yet many OF these
finer waists are so made or have Slight
Ely v-shaped openings at the throat, the
edge being finished with a soft lace frlli.
above which is beading run with ribbon.
Often the high necks are finished With
soft stocks of the material. tucked ana
lace trimmed, but soft ribbons promise
to have great vogue and to outnumber
any stock Of the material a charming
new model in very thin fabrics includes
elbow sleeves, but otherwise is a simple
shirt-waist.
There is the usual box plaits at the CEN
ter, with gathers, box plaits or some
what generous tucks at each side and
back that harmonizes, but the sleeves
terminate Just below the elbow, Whece
they are finished with embroidered bead
ing, through which narrow black velvet
ribbon is run, that terminates In fun
bows at the seams. With this are shown
both unlined stocks of the fabric and
those of the lovely soft nousseline. rib
bons. The palmer waists require these
to be sir1Yiy made but the dafntiest ones
are made still more elaborate and charm
ing by what is known az full set or.
belt, with SMALL rosettes at the BECK.
collar with a single rosette, larger
rosette for the corsage. and small bow
for the hair.
Favorite colors are pale or pastel blues.
pinlzs, greens, and yellows, and very
charming they render the waist or gown.
The nlousseline or Liberty ribbon is ex-
quisitely soft and lends Itself to rosette
making with singular success while lit
is far from excessive in cost With the
palmer, heavier waists will be worn, in
additions to stocks OF ribbon and linen
collars, plain cks with fancy turn
over or protectior collars of colored
linen. embroidered in white silk, or white
embroidered with colors. These are cut
in one piece, open at the back and Slight
~ circular to ft the neck exactly. The
linen can be found in pale blue, old, rose,
and lavender. so that a really charming
variety can be made. a few of the bet
ter shops offer them ready-n1aoe. but
the needle-work is all done by hand, at
prices that are prohibitive,, except for the
few. The labor is by no means excess
sive nor does it involve any special tech
rical skill. Edges should be closely
scalloped with such additional designs
above as one may choose, French knots
are extremely fashionable. Atriple row
following the outline of the scallo1s is
always chic. An upright group at each
point is effective. and a dozen other sug-
gestions might be made.
MAY MANTON.