The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-15
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CRY. Tho blouse beneath s all OF cream
loco over white mousselanc.
1Alco waists. by the way, not alone re-
tain their place. they gain in favor
month by month. Many Of antique lace
are seen but, to my eye, the handsomest
arc made OF tho lovely venetlans or the
rcpresse which Is so exceedingly dainty
and elegant. Almost uniformly they are
intcrlined with mousseline or lined with
1t alone and any one who has once made
use Of tho material Is sure to feel that
lace ID somewhat hard without, so much
does the lining add to Its delicacy. Inn
ported waists arc very generally lined
with the mousseline only but they are
designed for wear over corset covers so
perfect Is ut and shape as to practically
take the place OF tho solk lining Women
who cannot indulge In the luxury Of such
cling to the foundation OF silk and, In
deed, not few dresmakers hold that its
advantages arc many. All sorts OF nov.
cities are coming from across the sea
and many odd and bizarre things as well
as attractive ones are seen. Some Paris
models show collars, revers. cuff and the
Ike OF velvet fere etched but the result
Is by no means satisfactory, and am
quite sure will not gain any hold. Morn
ing, travelling and utility suits are being
made UP In the exceedingly stylish and
durable flecked cheviots and homespuns
and are both smart and serviceable.
Paris has come to q very general use
OF the round skirt, cut one inch from
the ground, whether or not It will become
general hero remains to be seen, but
the tendency has been In that direction
the winter through, and It Is to be earn
estly hoped that still further vogue win
be attained Sweeping skirts are charm.
Ing within doors. Worn on the street
they arc not graceful, inasmuch as they
able and they are a menace to health
and well-being besides being actively un-
clean.
In addition to the flecked materials can
vas etamine in suggested plaIds s much
used for street gowns and Is exceedingly
effective. A model seen within the week
is Of the material In a blue and green
plaid that Is singulnrly We'll blended.
Inc skirt Is accordion plated at sides
and back and attached to smooth yoke
that Is extended TO form a front panel.
Tho jacket Is q plated bolero or Elton
that is laced at the darts and which
opens over a dainty lingerie blouse. Plaids
OF blended shades OF tan and brown nnd
OF gray with white are shown and are
exceedingly smart and in addition, we
have host Of shepherds checks. Barge
that dear, graceful. light weight fabric
OF our mothers time. mas been revived
and is seen in these tiny checks In gray
and brown with white. both OF which
are fascinating. Never have more beau
tiful materials been offered. To ramble
through the shops is to meet q feast OF
dainty color. These gray and white
checks are cool-looking and inviting and
will make Ideal gowns for summer wear.
think have already mentioned the
softly lowered foulards. but IL not they
must not be passed by. Checked louisines
too, are shown and In widths that make
all the fashionable styles possible with
out piecing. Cotton grenadines are simply
exquisite and some of the new fine ba-
tistes in tiny Dresden designs are the PEI,
fectlon OF dainty coloring. Touches Of
black are to be freely used on gowns
OF all sorts and apparently of oil colors.
a charming costume Of cream wool, feck-
ed irregularly with black. has tiny bands
OF black cloth over each seam OF the
skirt Fancy braids of black are freely
used and soutache makes a favorite fin
lsh. Whatever the color, or material Of
the gown the bit OF black appears to en-
hance It's beauty. and to act as foil
most exquisite gown of biscuit canvas
has tiny vest OF pllsse black chiffon, u
collar and narrow cuffs to match. and
black introduced into the fashionable
embroidery is much seen.
Embroidery. by the way, Is q craze
Some exquisite robe patterns Of sheer
white batiste are embroidered with discs
OF combined white and pastel blue and
unite the raised work with the eyelets
most effectively. Linen gowns are en-
broidered heavily and innumerable ac-
cessories are made OF the Oriental strips.
French knots are freely used. One ex-
ceedinsly handsome gown OF heavy
white linen is trimmed with applique fig
ures OF heavy crochet lace that are CON
nected by a profusion OF the knots about
and between the figures Some most
beautiful stocks are in bishop style and
are made entirely OF eastern work 9th
ers again are embroidered after the de-
sign is made. Sheer collars, that cover
the stocks. are much worn and are hand
embroidered in finest linen lawn as well
as made from strips woven for the pur-
pose.