The Florence daily tribune., 1902-06-24
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Wedding Dresses, Accessories, Wells,
Flowers, Graduating Gowns.

A satin gown in princess shape is
not unfrequently the choice of some
stately bride, but to many young
women, the friendly amplitude and
poetic softness of chiffon, causes pre-
ference for its atoning possibilities
Crepe de Mignon is new material
specially introduced for wedding
dresses, because lighter weight than
the genuine fabric; satin finished
crepe de China is likewise special
bridal fabric, but the delightful grace
attendant ON hte conventional crepe
de Chine, causes its retention. After
all, however, chiffon is perhaps the
oftenest seen and fully ruffled, is
altogether charming. Lace medal
lions or borders, impart dressiness and
as n trimming ON other fabrics. than
itself, this lovely material is still in
great demand As
AN INNOVATION
may be noted the making up of some
new wedding dresses with necks cut
low at the throat and this is in keep
ing with n decided eoffr to do away
with the very high cut necks that
have been so long in favor. Sleeves
to the elbow, finished by an under.
sleeve, are such rage. that bridal
gowns follow, but in place of light
finishing, the kid glove is long enough
to meet the sleeve Sashes are used
to considerable extent and show
the current idea of knottings on the
ends. Trains are round and tulle is
still accepted for the veil, which is
attached most frequently by orange
buds and blossoms lilies of the valley
come next and as an exception, small
white roses are noticeable. For
TRAEVLING
long silk cloaks are in extreme favor,
so much so, as to render the dress of
secondary Importance and therefore in
the former, there is unheard of vari-
ETY. and many times an elaborateness
quite unsuited to possible hardship.
Travelling conveniences have, how
ever, reached perfection and by apti-
tude iii appointment, are well suited
to days of running to and fro. Par
ticularly worthy of mention, is the
bureau trunk made on the same prin-
cipal as an ordinary house bureau, so
that articles laid in, cannot be crush
ed by undue weight, yet are kept in
right position. a pretty idea, too, is
to perfume in a delicate way, each
drawer of the trunk after packing,
so that on opening it, the articles of
my lady's wardrobe will be charged
with sweetness, instead of the usual
stuffiness caused by packing. The
trunks of all kinds and satchels as
well. 1t may be added that no per
fume is so well adapted to this pur-
pose as Murray & Lanmans Florida
water, which is always carried by ex-
perienced travellers who know that
after the feature fatigue of journey
or exposure i'll the sun. its refreshing
qualities are beyond compare.
GRADUATING DRESSES
are models of simplicity, yet none the
less attractive. Especial exponents
they are of what may be done by the
more Inexpensive light fabrics of the
day, but in view of that avoidance of
expensive adornment which in theory
at least, should bedt the student, the
most frequent finish is that of tuck
ings or rulings or both; though the
ribbon sash is so inherent part of
Young womanhood's dress, that it is
almost an essential, either in soft Lib
erty satin or in chiffon Soft finished
mill is much used for graduating
gowns. Mousseline comes i'll for a
share OF patronage and an all pervad-
ing chiffon lends its own peculiar
grace to the young graduate. Lace
or other yokes are permissible and ell
bow sleeves are almost the rule, with
open work mitts TO meet
LUCY CARTER.