The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-12

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der any undergaament fit for gentlewo-
mans wear. oyertrimning not lntre7
quently suggests v1lgarity, whereas such
a gown with hemstitched linen lawn frills.
their lace edges whipped OF, represents
true refinement and elegance
Standard styles always remain, as
matter Of .courseNA The French designs
are notably simple in cut, but made as
elaborate as one may choose, with fine
! hand-work wrought in the material
Others include yokes and tucks that form
and simulate yokes, plaits and what not,
with the bishop sleeves the favorite
model. 4i5nsnEcfl.s
/ NEGJIGEES.
Negligees take numberless forms, but
are always attractive in color, dainty in
finish and fine and soft of material. wise
women all argue that their possession IS
real economy. To be able to throw on
ones gown for an hours relaxation
means not rest alone, but distinct say
ing as we'll The possession of a suitable
wrapper or dressing gown or jacket, that
is ever ready and at hand means the
ability to secure both with ease and heips
on TWO good works at once.
The loveliest, jSofteSt materials, the
softest, prettiest, most becoming colors
are those most in vogue. we may MAKE
blunder in choosing a street. costume
ana md DaIOOu, gWc 1l1eS CS va q - -
! lectins a coat and be forgiven. TO fall
If possessing negligees that give the de-
iehtful sense of rendering us at our best
is to commit an error too gross for Words
Soft silks. cashmere, fine flannel. challle,
.repe de chine, batiste, even fine broad
cloth are all available and afford wide
,ange Of choice. White is a-consp1cuous
eavorite in these as in more formal gar
| nents. but all the lovely tender paste
with BRIGHTER 1lnIS
where those better suit the wearer. Lace
Embroidery, chiffon, and ribbon are all
1sed to produce a dainty, feminine effect,
| FOR essentially feminine the neglfgee
| must be, or it fails of its first REQUIRE
| nent Bolero effects and deep collars.
hat open elegantly at the throat. are
| ire much liked, and many elbow sleeves
re seen. A really. exquisite little jacket
| 6 of pastel blue crepe de chine, with
J trimming of cream lace applique. The
! ,nder portion is finely plated and at
| tached to a shallow yoke, from which
all long. loose plisse sleeves Over TINS
| 6 a bolero with half sleeves, entlrely
dyed with the lace and held at the front
| w a chou of mousseline ribbon
Another is of pale pink batiste in loose
/! Ia cket shape, with q. deep, pointed roll
over collar and elbow sleeves, terminating
| in deep elbow .frills, the trimming being
i narrow frils and insertion OF lace "A
more substantial creation Is OF oyster
I gray broadcloth finished with an edge OF
| stitched silk in a darker tone collar ana
! cuffs of heavy lace. and is designed for
/ breakfast use. The cut is quite simple,
/ the back half-fItted, TN. fronts double
! hrea ste6 but cut away at the lower por-
/ ton to give a jaunty effect. Inc cioth
is exceedingly handsome, and. treated as
! it is, makes both a smart and comfort
j able house coat. In sharp contrast IS
: IT, -
i purnose but will not be needed Tor sew
1 eral months to come, although the de-
! sign suits albatro.s and cashmere equally
i we'll Tn this instance the back Is short,
1 extending only slightly below the waist
Lime. and is plated to fit the figure snug
i Nv. while the fronts are tucked at the
4 neck and fall in soft full folds. At the
neck is a big square collar, ahu ens
1 sleeves are tucked from the shoulders
1 "a the elbows where the tucks cease and
i tba fullness forms soft frils Trimming
i The nretty lowered dinaity are an edge
/ and insertion of soft lace, but alhatross
i is sinsulariy effective with an applique
! OF a heavier sort Of finish Of velvet
q bands.
q ORIENTAL MODELS.
i Oriental models change little in general
design. but we have appropriated some
4 few which seem new to western eyes
4 Tbas F;monas and the Kimona sacque re-
3 ain and are familiar, heir only noveltS
lies in the materials, which are new II
q design If not in weave. The Japanese
silks and crepes. which suit them pecu,
q liarly VOL. are shown in some fresh com ON
4 binations of colors and in patterns. thai
& ara beautiful in the extreme Fou1ards
u ana similar French rivals are exquisite
both in color and design. but. for these
4 special Japanese garments do not quite
q equal those OF eastern ma ke he slatel
3 arrivals are known as the Manchu, and md
Il "a nv ewes. sur cest the Mandarin coat
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