The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-06
FASHIONS FOR SUMNER
AS YET THE TIME HAS NOT COME
WHEN AIRY GOWNS CAN BE WORN.
The French Short skirt L. Coming
Into POpularfty-Tafeta Suits
for All Ages.

Correspondence Of the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW YORK, June 4.-whether or not
the prediction Of an entire cool summer will
be fulfilled no man can tell, but that so far
the season has been phenomenal is unques-
tionably true and that f1lmy gowns Of mus
lin and the like have found little is
self-evident fact. From Paris comes the
statement that the races have brought
forth many gowns of mousselines and thin,
fine linens. but side by side with that state
ment is another to the effect that they
seemed somewhat overcool and airy and
were outnumbered by costumes of cloth
and lightweight woods, so that not We
alone. but our French friends as well, are
suffering from weather that, to say the
least, does not contribute to summer sar-
torial display. Luckily. many of the gowns
prepared for June fetes are of thin wool.
Some of the prettest and most chic that
have nave seen Sc, are OF chiffon yelling and barege
seen In wolfe and In taffeta, both Of which
fabrics mean comfort on a cool day. What
culiarly charming They differ from every
day English walking costumes only in be-
ing less short. but there is some curious
and subtle fascination in any French term
applied to matters of dress that always
causes 1t to acquire instant vogue. These
costumes of the street are made just to
cape the ground all round, are not short,
yet must not convey so much as a sugges-
ton of a train. A most effective one, worn
by tall, slender young matron, is Of wolfe
in tobacco brown and is made with a skirt
laid in wide side plaits that are stitched
fiat to f1ounce depth. The coat is one of
the new ones. in half length, and is tucked
at both front and back from shoulders to
lower edge. but finished al the neck with
regulation coat collar and lapels and made
with the new sleeves that are tucked to be
snug above the elbows but form full puffs
below and are held by Follower flare cuffs at
the wrists Other costumes are more jaun-
ty and suit the shorter contingent some
what better but still retain the round skirt.
stylish one, that is included in a June
trousseau is of wolfe in rhone blue and Is
made with the skirt tucked in groups at
each seam and short tucked Elton that in
cludes novel stole which is extended to
form straps over the shoulder seams. With
both these costumes are waists of matching
color. although white ones will be worn on
the warmer days More elaborate cos
tunes of the thin. beautiful woods are made
with long skirts and bolero waists or grace
full shoulder capes over full bodices. Small
checks are much liked and are treated with
touches OF brilliant color in such a way as
to give truly unique effects. A most beau
tiful Paris creation is made with skirt
gathered below the hips at about yoke
depth and again between that point and the
knees and is finished with hem and three
tucks held by fancy stitches The bodice
shows bolero front that opens over lace
vest lined with chiffon. At the waist is a
wide belt and at the throat a draped collar
of sky-blue louisine silk Boleros and boz
lero corsages show no sign of disfavor. but
rather are seen on many of these new and
chic gowns. AS / wrote you last week the
long coat has its dignity and its place. but
short, jaunty jackets suit too many women
TO be allowed TO fall into disuse Shoulder
capes grow larger and larger and take
places and more important each
month. One OF the most admired costumes
worn at a recent wedding was of cham
payne colored wolfe. the corsage open at the
front to reveal a vest of lace over chiffon
and finished with triple capes over the
shoulders.
LINEN POPULAR.
Linen takes a firmer and frmer hold on
the world OF fashion the season ad-
vances II is worn in all graduations of
weight and in a variety OF colors. but is
smartest as well most attractive In
white 1t is said that the impetus was Civ
en- by the desire OF England's Queen
and aristocracy TO encourage home indus
tries and who have consequently made free
use of the beautiful Irish fax. but whether
or not that be true. II is quite certain that
no gown OF the summer Is lovelier or
more fashionable than the made of
linen. Heavier weaves are used for the
street and are made in tailor style. with