The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-05
MRS. SHAW'S OUTFIT
Such Gowns Have Never Before Been
- Seen in Iowa.
TO WEAR NO DECoLLETTE GOWNS
Wife of Western Cabinet officer VIII
Hold Her own sartoriaIIy i'm
Washington.

That Mrs, Leslie NJ Shaw, who for four
years has been the first lady OF Iowa, will
enter Washington society with wardrobe
that equals that OF any of the superbly
goWned women Of that center of wealth and
FASHION. is an assured fact.
rev weeks ago an autocratic little modiste
OF Des Moines was given carte blance by
Governor Shaw to prepare a wardrobe for his
wire. Not suggestion was given in regard
10 the order but every detail was left to
madame and right royalty has she risen
10 the occasion and such gowns!
me Shaws have given little attention COM
paratlVely to this phase Of social life, wear
Ing what they pleased although always well
dressed. With the prospect ahead Of them
or returning to their home at Dennison, Mrs.
Shaw has taken a sensible view Of the mat
Ter and has spent no more than was neces-
sary upon the wardroves of herself and her
daughter. But now she has some grandly to
the front and together with her husband has
f. entered into the spirit of purchasing, fitting
and selecting, as eagerly as bride making
ready FOR the supreme event Of her life.
Such gowns have never before been made
In the capital city OF Iowa. There Is the
magnificent dinner gown that will make its
initial appearance at the dinner given by
President and Mrs. Roosevelt for Secretary
and Mrs. Shaw, Feb. I, at the White House.
1t is OF black Fanchetta cloth, made In panel
effect over white embroidered silk, the
panels linked with rope floss. The over
skirt Is trimmed with two bands Of hand
some chantllly lace, heavily embroidered in
sequins, and incrustatons OF white panne
velvet with French knots of black The en-
tire bodice Is of white Fanchetta cloth
trimmed with chantllla lace with jeweled
yoke. The sombreness of the bodice is re-
lteved by French dash Of color.
The handsome carriage coat is OF black
MORE, lined throughout with white satin.
The fare collar and panels are of elegant
Arabian lace lined with rose panne velvet
with garnitures of black and handsome gimp
ornaments. -
A gown Of black brilliant crepe, entirely
black, is very striking. The trimmings, OF
embroidered chiffon and lace, are beautifully
relieved by the band Of pink panne velvet
roses net. The front Of the skirt is in
three paneled effect and laced together by
velvet ribbons and the finely tucked hounce
is trimmed likewise with velvet ribbon
The robe par excellence for any lady is her
reception gown that is g dream of beauty.
Through the duchess lace robe shimmers the
white satin under gown that is enveloped
with white chiffon, completed with quantities
Of fur about the bottom OF the skirt Inc
entire yoke is spangled in seQuins and pearls
with pearl garniture and an additional garni-
ture OF pink roses. The petticoat to be worn
with this gown is OF white taffeta with white
lace and ribbons.
4 separate skirt that will do duty many
an occasion Is Of black embroidered taffeta,
with open work flowers, and this Is to be
worn with coored understands and waists OF
corresponding hue.
One waist is white and black creation,
made entirely of black chantilly lace, embrol-
dered in silver sequins on white net That Is
mounted on white satin bodice covered with
tucked chiffon, with a lattice work OF Dlach
velvet ribbon. The garniture OF this waist rs
elaborate and finished with coat effect In the
back.
Another black and white waist Is or Whlte
tucked chiffon, with front garniture OF en-
broidered chiffon, with white silk braid, black
chenille and lace. The white panne velvet
trimmings are spangled in silver and the blue
velvet belt has designs Of white velvet with
blue chenille dots and steel beads, with hand-
some oxidized silver ornaments. .--.-
The most artistic, OF. prehaps, 1t is better
to say the most elaborate, bodice designed
for Mrs. Shaw is composed OF point lace ana
lavender panne velvet, covered with French
knots and jeweled with emeralds and crys-
tails with an added garniture OF handsome
ornaments.
Another gown is of mode silk and wool
made over silk with cream garniture.
When the wife of the new secretary Of the
treasury leaves Iowa for Washington. she will
be gowned in stylish blue cloth tailor made,
with square neck effect and trimmings of
dark Persian embroidery and black applique.
SO pressing have been the social engage
ments OF Mrs. Shaw the past month that she
put into the modistes hands the selection Of
all the little accessories for her Washing
ton wardrobe. There are exquisite silk hose,
walking boots, umbrellas and carriage para
soils not to mention boxes and boxes OF
French kid gloves ordered direct, in all the
favorite shades OF the season.
For evening gowns there are clusters OF
velvet flowers, with foliage for the corsage.
Added to these are jewels that would gladden.
the heart Of grand duchess, diamonds and
emeralds predomnating. Mrs. Shaw will not
wear decolete gowns. This is not because
size does not approve Of them but they are
not especially becoming.
Mrs. Shaw's wardrobe is beautiful and COM
plete and will be a source OF satisfaction to
its wearer and to all Iowans who are devoted
to their ex-governor and his wife.
NO CHANCE NOW.
Chicago Record Herald
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