New-York tribune., 1902-04-21
THE REIGN OF WHITE.
IT possTR1,E 1T WILL BE MORE POPULAR
THAN LAST SUMMER-A VARIETY
OF MATERIALS

White is to be the reignng favorite in spite OF all
the bewildering attraction of dainty colors ana
their gradation of shades. 1t has become more ana
more fashionable to wear thin materials; hence'
manufacturers have Wed with each other in pro-
ducing the most attractive designs in light fabrics
Particularly fascinating for cool summer wear
are the white muslins displayed in all the fashion
able shops. Dotted. embroidered and striped Swiss
muslins are being fashioned into the smartest
OF frocks and. for the most part are trimmed only
with the broad. sweeping sashes OF dainty coiofeo
ribbons tied behind and large, fluffy rosetes MADE
of baby" ribbon and fastened at intervals across
the front of the skirt just above the hem and one
the left of the corsage. These narrow ribbons
are first tied in soft knots. or stitch caught IN
them here and there, to break them into iustrous
ripples and then formed into rosettes. leaving
many loops hanging like fringe. OF course. these
rosettes must the shade as the sasb ana
the silk slip that is beneath. By the way,
many of the silk Innings for summer gowns are OF
soft India and China silk. rather than OF taHeta'
and while the fine swish and rustic" OF the taffeta
is lost softer silk Innings by far the coolest
and exceedingly refined
Better still says aged woman Of exquisite
taste, in speaking of the revival of Swiss musi1n
frocks. 'is a lining throughout (made separated
like silk one) of sheer. plain white Swiss musnh
IT gives p wonderful depth of dantness to thin
white dress, and he laundered and MADE as
sweet and fresh flower All lowered musihs
make up prettier plain white Swiss muslin
Lace and embroidery WILL of course. be lavishiy
used these summer frocks but there Is an un-
usual number of designs to be found in all the
shops which in themselves are elaborate enough
TO do awav with the necessity for trimmings, save.
as said before with bright ribbons. or white MORE
or black velvet ribbons.
Somewhat more ''ceremonial' are the modish
gowns of white taffeta and those of attractive
white nohair. skirts and coats OF the same ma
terial The three-quarter length coat or the new
variations of the Eton jackets the smartest
models. and the skirts. for most part are short
enough to clear. the ground but cut will such
flare effect OF regular short skirt is done
away with. The all faced with lace or
silk embroidery. mostly with Venetian or the now
reignng favorite. Limerick lace
Suits of white serge again in vogue and MOTH
ing can be servceable stylish as 1t grapes
WELL does crush. and sheds dust almost as the
proverblai duck does water.
1t is contended that a white mohair gown is n
cheaper investment than pique elaboratey
made. for 1t will keep clean so much longer ana
the OF cleaning is no greater gown no ol
the three-quarter coat on the Louis XVI order: is
Immensely smart But ANYTHING eo9ier @ anot or be-
imagined In spite Of the IN 5 s
Variations, these coat and skirt models of the
same material are among the most p9Puiar ns IISIl
include a blouse Of batste lace louisne or chiffon
wth9u aTt enough ang RP Ri9Bodt nhf the ses
White crepe de chine and white cotton crepe.
tremely fashionable for garden party gowns as as
well as a fGr o abr6dere IS always satsfac
tory material. and is especially effective in whte
and ii is moreover, exceedingly durable, II ex-
pensive in the outset . ,,. ,
ings and grenadines especially the old time dainty
white albatross, that drapes so well ana never
Cr11shes White batiste. with lace emproiuefeq
stripes medaliions, is another popular hateFi, ti
Innings is one Of the daintiest as we'll as smartest
o froCks. 49,.
A careful review OF the shops shows that a
great number OF the white reception toilets are
Of the soft white woods. and that simplicity OF
line is the rule of their makeup; These whiIe
wool gowns are only smart and modish In the
extreme but are becoming 10 almost every woman
and are especially desirable for outings in c9at
and skirt) and for at the seaside ana IN sse
mountains. -. =. =, .-, -,.h
white gowns II flower hats are preferred. D!
ali means select dainty blossoms. delcatey tnteo
and not too large. large flowers destroy the
symmetry Of hat, toque or bonnet ana intense s
coors so emphasize the face that nothing Is ieit
TO suggest White ostrich feathers ana fancy
straw braids together with coarse meshed laces
and the .sart nouveau ornaments, clusters OF pearl
berries and again, Rhinestone buckles are largely
used with hats OF soft stufs.