The Iola register., 1902-06-06
NEW YORK FASHIONS
Chiffon, the Leading Material for
Bridal Costumes, Graduating
Dresses; Travelling ClOaks;
Linen Hats: Lace-Straw
Flats.

Dresses travelling ClOaks;
Linen Hats: Lace-Straw
Flats.
Some special l,materialusually reigns
supreme for early summer weddings,
and although conservative mortals
still cling TO satin, chiffon is far more |
beautiful and fashionable. Ru1les on
chiffon skirt are Indispensable, and
as trains are round, fluffy trimmings
are more than ever important. Fine
lace adds greatly to the general effect,
and it cannot be employed to greater
advantages than as transparent
yoke, or draped to simulate yoke,
close sleeves below the elbow, an
edging on ruffles or as a flounce.
THE PARTIALLY FOR CHIFFON
has not however banished crepe de
Chine or mousselne-de-so soie-they
have their devotees also, and net or
lace while not prominent, are by no
means out of style. Tulle wells i'm
part additiohal softness, very short
one over the face and the long one
attached to high coiifure by a clus-
ter of orange blossoms. The same
general rules apply to graduating
dresses, except that perfect simplicity
is the] chief consideration. Here
again one must choose between three
fabrics. null and plain or dotted
Swiss muslin. Skirts are rufiled and
lace edgings are optional. Waists are
I simple, with or without transparent
yokes and sleeves; the white satin
sash however remains fixture, some
artistically kotted at intervals, or
having one short and one long end
D falling from two or three generous
loops. e9i&s
Y THE TRAVELLING DRESS
is quite subordinate TO the superior
e elegance, beauty and comfort of the
long travelling or driving cloak.
n Ponges is this seasons favored ma
s terial, but gloria, mercerized linen,
American pongee or black tatfeta silk
have their share Of patronage. Lace
is the garniture above all others
!. around the sailor collar with revers
r down the front, but in apparent con
tradiction, sleeves are usually devoid
of lace-wide open frills, with a lesser
frill inside, and oftentimes knottinG
y of narrow black velvet ribbon is Oh
the outside.
THE FIRST REQUISITE
, for travelling is a roomy satchel, ant
= walrus skin possesses the advantage
- of being;very dark-colored, neverthe
= less alligator is more attractive. A
= comb, hand mirror, hair and clothes
10 y, brush, scissors, button-hook ant
- knife are snugly ensconsed in pockets
or straps at the sides. In addition
- there are glass receptacles, with sterl
ing silver, ebony or plated tops, TO
10 soap, toothbrush or perfumery, tn
y latter being point of special impor
% tance; experienced travellers nev"
falling TO provide themselves t
Murray & Lanman's Florida Water
~ the old familiar favorite, which iseve
~ a refreshing comforter.
LARGE ROUND LINEN HATS
~ with and without black ldots on tn
y edge. must be depended on for servic
~ during the coming summer, and ar
V0 usually trimmed with liberty sill
" scarfs the ends falling GRACEFUL
over the brim atthe back. Flowers o
such hats are an exception. Whit
IN Pique hats are also shown, trimme
al in much the same style as the line
AZ hats. Lightweight black and whit
Nv straw with three black velvet bows i
,e row, one at the center OF the front.
second on the crown and third o
r. the rim at the back, are Iappropriat
It. to middle-aged ladies to whom line
n hat would be too trying, and lace
be straw fiat too gay.
to YOUNG LADIES
% will use either lovely null hats in blue
pink or white, or large, gossame
ck straw flats the brims falling int
ee graceful curves and trimmed by gal
ce lands of roses, poppies and geranium'
H. Some flats are of onecolor Throughout
I'D others show points of colored sati
he braid on the edge of the brim an
IS crown, and of course these requil
ly ess trimming. Another style calle
Id burnt straw" is of a single weay
d. and color throughout Owing chief
v to the extreme fancy for gossamer et
H. fects in millinery, tleghorns are jul
now at discount. Nothing else
he however really so elegant.
,e- VARoNA CLARKE.
Wallis Eckler.
a. On the evening of May 2Sth abol
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