Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-08

the side. wkh . yoke Of dyed blue
lace. The neck 10 finished with Z
narrow band Of blue lace and fastened
1t the back with ! dull silver stock
brooch.
II Is curious to note the change
that has been effected In belts. In
fact these little accessories constitute
the first suggestions Of early autumn
and the advance models which are
gradually coming In all show the
swathed silk belt. A month or so
ago one would have been regarded
as an ignoramous on asking for such
a thing, and offered the curious shap.
ed nawwor band which prevailed dur.
Ing the reign Of the pouch. Now the
only nawwor bands that are consider
ed CONNIE II faut are the patent lea
Their or the suede mes which look Sc
smart with serge or linen frocks.
French knots which were SO popular
two months ago, then suddenly disap'
peared. have as suddenly been revived,
One of the most stunning frocks of the
season displays them as It's chief
scheme OF decoration. The dress Ia
made of pale mauve linen. The skirt
fits faultless over the hips and has
two straps running directly down the
center OF both the front and back,
these have French knotsdone in white
linen thread about an inch apart, COW
ering each strap and extending down
to the bottom.
About sixteen inches from the foot
OF the skirt q wide band OF lace In
sertion Is inset to run round vertically,
and after a little space there appears
another band, while above each strip
OF lace are three deep tucks.
The bodice has a sort Of yoke effect
at the back formed Of lace, with the
straps covered with French knots
curvIng In and out In design round It
and forming caps to the sleeves. The
vest OF the bodice Is tucked and the
waist Is confined with a belt Of the
same material. having French knots
over 1t, with two tiny tails. likewise
covered with the knots.
Thera are several pretty new
sleeves to be seen and nil vary In
size from the close-ntting bishop 10
the voiuminous bag.pipe designs. But
tons. strappings of silk and satin,
medallions and insets Of lace consti
tute the fashionable trimming and
add TO the general extravaganza Of
the models.
The new delicately-shot taffeta
gowns have been received with open
arms, as II were. they contrast so
restfully to the wearing constant repe-
tition OF the embroidered mousseline
and chiffon frocks. They are made
In Louis XVI style with fulled skirt
and swathed bodice, ending at the
waist line. with only a lace o muslin
fchu drapet round the shoulders. The
new shades in which they appear
Nattier green, viex rose, ~pervenche,
very distinctive and pleas.
Ing to tho eye.
II eem 4 pity that the dalntiest
Of the lace capes which are so fash
ionable should be 80 costly, yet herein
lies the secret OF their ultra-smart-
because Il Is almost impossible
to duplicate many OF the exquisite do
In cheaper materials. In many
instances they are made to match the
gown with which they are worn, and
In that case a deep cuff Of the same
lace Is generally included In the set.
The plalncst gown Is made elabo-
by n pelerine and cuffs Of hand.
some lace.
A charming little accessory OF smart
toilcttos Is tho finger purse. This may
DO had In silver and gold filigree,
beads or passamenterie. but the most
exclusive purse which has just APP
Is made OF brown, undressed
II Ia really a work OF art.
The back Is ornamented with an ele-
head In dark silver, with
eyes; the head Is carved In
high relief and the workmanship IL
exquisite. other designs are set with
OF made of some expensive
metals and cost almost fabulous sums.
Dresses made Of light weight
fabrics have round shirrcd
finished with bias tucks hem
med with fagotting and are exceed
Ingly chic. The sleeves are close
hitting almost TO the shoulder and are
made OF lace with applied folds Of
he dress material.
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