Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21


ever, which is saying a great deal, con-
sidering what fixy, costly things they have
been for two seasons or more.
Some lately imported "sea toilettes," as
both yachting and bathing clothes are
called by the French strike a happy me
dium between too much extravaganza and
too much simplicity. True, bathing suits
are short enough to show trousers which
are Enthusiastically trousers-those left loose
below the knee have even a pantalette look;
and equally true it is that the first salt
breeze would deplorably wilt the materials
used for some Of the yachting froCks. But
the summer girl must get used to bathing
trousers for after all it is more modest
for them to be seen than not. And as for
the yachting frccks in fiimsy materials, let
her merely follow their lines and she will
be all right.
1t is quite evident from few of the tex
t,ires used that French women sometimes
take their sailing trirs on dry land. so to
speak. In form the gowns are perfect. the
skirts hanging with correct plainness and
the blouse bodices suggesting just enough
of the jolly mariner not to seem eXaggera-
tions But white and Jelcatcy tinted veil
ings exquistely fine, are seen. and linens.
ducks and piques far too fragile in quality
Into these are also sometimes inserted the
heavy laces and embrOideries of the sea-
son, hut though the sensible maid will
rebel at such frivoities. she cannot but
admit that in form the French yachting
frOck is a dainty charmer.
Rules laid down by good makers for
yachting wear forbid founced skirts and
elaborate sleeves. The skirt trimming may
be put with hounce suggestion, but the
model Is EOred to the hem and often
weighted there with lead. AS further pro-
are also narrower than those worn in the
street, and some of the killed designs fit
without gather down to the flare point
The prevailing sleeve of the summer, the
inverted muttOn-leg. is more seen than any
other hut It's size Is always kept within
sensible bounds. For the rest. sailor collars
of all sorts are seen. and almost every
bodice fastens at the front with a soft
nautical tie.
The low canvas shoes. which are preferred
in white, have rubber soes. and the pop
ular cap so nearly resembles the headpiece
worn by man for the same service that
they cannot be told apart
The blue flannel and white piuue COM
bination of the masculine sailor is also
initiated in some of the costumes. with the
difference that the feminine coat generally
sports brass buttons of the brightest hue.
The pique skirt has strapped seams and
heavily stitched deep hem.
coarse wool bunting, introducing the
uneven weave of the flag quality, is en-
plOyed for some of the most serviceable
frocks. Bands belts and collars and cuffs
in plain color provide neat and effective
Ornamentation, and in the way of color
effects red and white is a combination
much seen. Some all red bunting gowns
are also observed, but dark blue is more
and the old white trimmings continue to
embeIlish 1t.
number of yachting frOcks made for
the opening of the season, which is gem
orally I'm July. show the predilection of
the smart world for this time-honored COM
bination. Gowns in flannel, duck bunting
pique and linen all present the homely blue
and white effect. and designs were so simple
that 1t looked il the fashionable world
must think anything else vulgar 1t is
astonishing how unpretentious smart
women often are in the clothes designed
for all outing occasions. So when one
comes across a frivolous yachting frock
furbelowed and foolish to the top notch
the mind pictures with it a pair of uneasy
sea legs Only a novice i'm marine pleasures
would buy such a gown. or expect to be
happy In it, for rolling decks. salt sprays
and brisk winds require toggery that will
stand wear.
The under rigging necessary for correct
yachting gowns also leans to the practical
for more bloomers are worn than petticoats
and no attempt at ornamentinE them Is
made. Wash silks. either in the color OF
the costume or in black, are used for
them
Pretty and novel yachting details are seen
In belts, stockings and c1ps, which last are
soft wool "Tams" on the beret order. Tho
belts are of white and colorcd ducks and
piques, with sometimes a contrasting band.
In plain or spotted stun, down the middle.
They are extremely narrow at the tongue
portion and gilt harness buckles give them
a pretty finish.
The stcckings-to put it mildly-are loud
With the most brilliant cOlors there are
pronounced piebald effects in Dattcrn. omen