The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-16

of the old-time flowing sleeve, but II 1t
comes, believe me, it will be with Varia-
tons that make it new. ANY study or
our great grandmothers, or even our
grandmothers portraits will reveal the
fact that fit and symmetry We're little I'M
derstood The flowing sleeves as they
knew it and as it will be revived are two
quite different things. AS near an APP
proach to the original as have seen
is of black taffeta, and is charminGiy
graceful and feminine in effect me
sleeve proper is bell shaped and flnlShed
with three overlapping, flarring folds.
while beneath them falls deep frill OF
soft fine lace that softens every line OF
the hand, gives sense of exquisite dainti-
ness and is in every way effective.
yeilinss, etarnine. foulards. ponsee and
all the seasons soft pliable materials lend
themselves to the picturesque and to the
varied sleeves with singular success ~
most charming gown OF yelling. in cream
white, is made one mass of fine nand-run
tucks and include sleeves that are as
becoming as they are new.
The lower portions. or deep cuffs, are
OF heavy lace mined. Above them are
sof. puffs OF white chiffon and above them
again snug s1eavcs, laid in fine vertical
iucks, that are cut in two big scallops at
the lower edge and finished with appliques
of lace The combination of the three
materials marks the season. Never have
so may things been SO successfully
brought together The form is singularly
becoming and the soft puffs give just the
touch of the picturesque that is required
for perfect success. a really exquisite
imported foularl combines that material
with chiffon and lace and gives one more
proof of how popular is the Transparent
cuff The foundation, or underSleeVeS, are
of chiffon tucked at the center portions,
but allowed to form shallow puffs at the
shoulders. deep full soft ones below the
elbows. then are gathered into the lace
cuffs. Over the chiffon. nearly covering
the tucked portions, are outer sleeves OF
silk, that also are tucked and shaped TO
be snug, above and to flare over the soft
puffs below, and are edged. top and bot
tom, with lace appliques.
Elbow lengths are a craze, both with
high and decolIette waists. While they
have been much worn all winter and are
not new spring ana summer Will show
even increased vogue and will bring forth
many new forms. Even shirt waists and
street gowns are being made IN prepafa-
ton for the hot summer 1t is thought we
shall have but whether the weather prove
severe or do not, the sleeves vii! remain.
Those for shirt-waistS are simple IN tne
extreme. For the most part the model IS
SHAPED like the bishop cut off below the
elbow and gathered into a band More
elaborate, and formal waists bring fortn
rrea ter variety and show combinations as
we'll as single materials y charming eta
mine in mignOnette green is maze Win
extreme short sleeves that are simply the
ordinary dreS sort, cut off. Siashed at the
outer side, edged with pompadour RIBBON
and laced across with narrow back vel
vet and below which are full colt puffs of
| white chiffon that terminate in bands be
| lou, the elbows \ dainty white satin
| foulard with pompadour rosettes OF tlfly
| flowers making the design. shows eioo"
| sleeves that are OF the silk and snug nj
| ting at the upper portion. with scaiioppeo
| edges finished with lace appliques- whiie
| below them are extremely full ulis OF
| white liberty gauze, that are CLOSER
| shirred at the lower edge and are turned
unde, to conceal the confirming band. y
| si,nnJer hut not less effective mouei Is
entirely of chiffon shirrcd at Intervals
| and finally forming soft frill. Win all
! these elbow gloves will be worn OUT
| doors Silk, plain and cpenWofh- ana me
/ Isle promise to be faVorites ios sii.ipie
| gowns. while white suede Will 'e slssh
Preference. for the daintier ones OF deli
! cate colorinS.
| French designers are sending out even
| inc Gowns with big elbow sleeves that
tend to a broad shouldered effect. not
! always liked by buyers on this side OF
| t,,o SOP An exquisite Laferriere crea-
4 tion is all white and consists largely OF
/ .ine lace flowers over chiffon. The bodice
includes a deep frill of the lace. form
| ing a bertha that extends over the
| SHOULDERS and falls well 70 the elbows
over soft, full chiffon pueffs. a Duecet
gown is OF white silk null. with touches
OF yellow, and has sleeves OF the trans
X ili,e that are simply extremely
fill pear shaped puffs that are turned
i IN under the bands at the lower edge
but each one is confined between the
shoulders and elbow by a ciraes O