The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-14

such as Mechlin and Valenciennes. COM
bined a single gown. and by far the
newest and most chic models are i'm prin-
cess style. As lovely an example as one
could ask is 10 be carried 10 Newport, and
suits the carriage and the garden party
equally well. The material Is null white.
with pale yellow roses scattered over ITS
surface. The style is princesse. and the
foundatio taffeta mousseline edged with
plisse frils. The null itself is made with
a deep unlined yoke OF white arranged in
tiny shirrs below which IL fits smoothly
and snugly until well below the hips. and
deep Spanish hounce headed by fun pufIs.
On the fiounce are arranged bow knots OF
Mechlin and Valenciennes insertion, in the
open loops OF which are applied medal
lions of fine needlework. Above the nounce
are alternate insets OF the insertions that
extend well TO the waist, and outlining the
yoke is bertha that matches the nounce-
The sleeves are in elbow length, with big
angel falls OF white below. With the gown
are big picture hat that Is all foliage and
yellow roses and parasol Of white chiffon
over yellow.
The princesse style is charming far more
so than at first thought seems possible in
such thin material. and the Spanish founce
and bertha give a touch that is admirable
and picturesque.
Simpler gowns show the iounces. but are
made with separate bodices and worn with
sashes or soft belts. Favorite sashes are Of
liberty or louisine ribbon and, besides be-
ing bowed at the waist. are tied in single
loops near each end. which additional tie
keeps the ribbon from curling, besides be-
ing effective in itself. Sashes, berthas,
fichus. all things that give soft, graceful
effect are I'm vogue | think l have men,
toned directoire scarfs in previous letter.
Now we hear of the same or similar dra-
peries in taffeta edged with frills that must
be passed round the body, but pass no
higher than the shoulders nor lower than
the waist and that terminate in long scarf
ends. Verify will our active matrons ana
spOrt-loving girls be compelled 10 look TO
il if such wraps are 10 be worn. The art
of gracefully knotting the ends and drap-
ing the scarf is not 10 be learned at once
Our grandmothers were trained IN Sucn
acts of grace ard loved the languid move
ments with which they seem 10 harmon
ize. Lovely as our golf-playing women
are, they will be compelled TO pause DIT
and 10 learn leisurely movements before
scarves that must be draped at each wear
ing will seem a proper part Of their out
fits adaptable as we know them TO be
LATEST NOVELTIES.
Daintiness is apparent in all things.
Among the latest novelties displayed are
boleros, berthas and collars Of exqusitely
embroidered muslin with skirt yokes, stock
collars and cuffs to match. One and all.
they are exquisite and charming and would
make beautiful any simple gown. The col
lars are big and round but the jackets are
sleeveless and so recall the fashion OF A
generation ago when all sorts of zouave
jackets, as they were called, were worn and
| in style. The lovely little muslin models
are deHcately beautiful and can be worn
over either lowered or white muslins with
| equal success. The collars big and
stylish and quite trim. the be--tca-h<-------
] being becoming In the extreme. Worn with
either Dolly Warden or an all-white gown,
| they are charming in the extreme and far
| newer as well as more truly dainty, than
| lace The fine hand embroidery Is always
exquisite and is becoming summer craze.
| In addition 10 the collars and boleros are
| shown sets consisting of undersleeves and
round collars, TO be worn with the round or
| English necks, that are quite fascinating
| besides having a quaint old-time air. IL Is
| Just such lovely collars and undersleeves
| that are seen i'm the portraits Of our granc-
| mothers taken in their youth. and. with
| them are being revived genuine brooches
| of many sorts. To be sure pins have always
been at hand, but these brooches are some
| what larger and make just the necessary
finish for the collars. Costly gems are al
| ways to be seen and always obtaiDable IL
! one possess the wherewithal. but. / am
happy TO state, many of the latest designs
are not less beautiful while meaning far
| less cost. Baroque. CT fresh water, pearls,
almondines and all the sem-precious stones
| are shown and are set exquistely IN silver
plated with gold. giving them beauty
without overtaxing the purse.
MAY MANTON.