Arizona republican., 1903-10-04
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Such fascinating chiffon and lace gowns as are now to be seen settle definitely the question as to whether these gowns are to be fashionable this winter. Both chiffon and lace have been so exceedingly popular for so long a time that it was thought this autumn would see some marked change: but. although there are many new mater ials, they have not been able to sup plant the old favorites, which are made made up for house and theatre wear. as we'll as for ball gowns.
 Thousands of dollars are represented In the lace gowns, which are made up in many different designs and of many different faces. The Irish lace princess gown is most effective and becoming. and does not show any marked differ ence in style, for the transport yoke and collar of another sort of lace was fashionable two seasons ago. The skirts, if possible, flare more, and there an even more eXtravagant display of pleated and gathered f1ounces of chif- ion on the deep skirt to make the skirt and the gown flare more. The folds of lace are draped rather differently across the bust, and the sleeves are larger; but all these details make very small sum total, so that after all the gown is not an expensive style, for even if s2,000 or $3,000 was the original price, the gown need not be absolutely remodeled for at least three seasons. and certainly the lace itself will all ways be valuable.
 Embroidered lace gowns and gowns of net with lace applique afford an op- portunity for the display of most beau- tiful materials and handiwork. It might seem at first as r" a mistake to attempt any elaboration of so beautiful material as lace, but in these days of much ornamentation and elaborate effects it does not seem strange. The pattern of the lace is outlined with colored silks, or smarter still and far handsomer is the cutting of the design, with gold and silver paillettes, rhinestones, pearls or newest of mother of-pearl beads. The princess design is the best to show off this em- broidered lace, but waist and skirt can be made separate if there be only very narraw belt to hide where the waist and skirt meet. It may easily be imagined that any material SO cost ly as embroidered lace is most appro- priate for a ball gown, but it is con sidered quite suitable for the high neck and big sleeved theatre or reception gowns that are so fashionable this autumn.
 Lace gowns are made with three wide fiounces. The waist with draped fichu effect and wide elbow sleeves is favorite style for this autumn and winter. as is also the gown of chiffon and lace combined, the upper part of IT.; and then the three f1ounces of lace; or there may be three overlapped f1Ounces of accordion pleated chiffon. each fiounce edged with lace. There are other thin materials used, too. for the upper part or the skirt, and one model shows a gown of liberty satin with the lace flounces and fichu, but the pleat- ed chiffon or silk net is the smartest.
 Accordion pleated chiffon gowns are most attractive, and while they cannot be classed among the new styles, are perfectly safe investments again this season. In all the light shades they are being made up both with high and low waists. but there are more of the fiounced than the plain skirts. One of the newest models in a dinner gown is made of bright red chiffon. The up- per part of the skirt has a deep yoke made of six rows of shirring arranged in circles, the one in front being much wider than the others. Below this yoke are thu ee most graceful accordion pleated fiounces, each fiounce edged with a band of lace. The waist is in accordion pleats, is finished around the shoulders with a narrow band of lace. while the sleeves are made with q ch of lace. Another most charming gown is of white chiffon, with the three flounc- ed skirt, each flounce in accordion pleats and edged with band of silver paillette embroidery. The low waist