The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01

- ARTS, Aug. 8.-Every one here is
80 raving over the simplicity of
the embroidered linen and wolfe |
gowns. These are deservedly (
popular for morning wear the skirts
Just clearing the ground. The trotteuse
skirt, which is really extremely unbe-
coming. is reserved for athletic exer-
eises in the country. Some of these
linen gowns have nat embroidered hats
TO match. Red and white mixtures are
popular, and green and white looks de-
lightfllly cool on hot mornings. Morn
Ing hats should accompany all these
dresses. reserving the picture hats for
eete or carriage wear. We in Paris do
not care to trail around in the morning
with lace frocks and picture hats, as a
good many Englishwomen here do. 1t
Is not considered chic.
White pongee, trimmed with lace,
makes a beautiful afternoon gown
Long and short coats. children's suits
and jackets are also most satisfactory
In this material. as it washes like mus
lin. White pongee lends itself to so
many different styles that 1t enjoys
well earned popularity without being
common. 1t is extremely suitable for
Bunburst effects. as it falls naturally
into Just the folds necessary to this
plating. 1t can be combined with all
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or in tucks with feather stitching. A
Pongee petticoat is most serviceable for
wear with light summer gowns and it
washes nicely.
Our afternoon and reception toilets
are perfect wonders, both in extrav-
agance of cost and beauty. Irish lace
and fine guipure trim the crepe de chine
and mousseline de sole gowns. Black
chantilly. jet and silver paillettes and
beautiful embroideries are extensively
used. An exquisite toilet worn by a
pretty Partisan was in cream sole de
chine, with a pelerine collar of Irish
point mixed with black chantilly and
decorated with a design of Louis XIV
bowknots in silver sequins and edged
with a green and white silk fringe
while a soft belt of green peau de sole
was caught with Louis XIV. clasps. The
accordion plated skirt was decorated
N the hips with the same Irish crochet
and black chantilly, which was also in
serted at the hem. The sleeves were
made of the sole de chine and the two
laces, revealing most beautiful under
sleeves of accordion plated cream
chiffon.
A soft, voluminous effect in sleeves
and skirts seems to be the aim of the
leading costumers. The skirts are more
gagged than ever, and the smarter ones
are cut all in one piece, with about
twelve yards of fullness around the feet.
They are lovely in thin fabrics. but
are too heavy in cloth. Cloth skirts are
full in the back and smooth over the
hips. whence they fall full to the
ground.
At this time Of year one sees many
beautiful travelling costumes. A charm
ing example is OF green and blue Scotch
plaid. The skirt touches the ground all
around and is plated from the hip
downward. the top being composed of
Strappings of the plaid with red pipings
and little buttons to match. The little
sack bolero has a red turnover collar
and cuffs and red leather belt. With
this is worn a perfectly fat hat,
trimmed with blue and green wings.
Some smart toilets are seen at the
Cercle de Puteau. A striking black
taffeta costume worn by the Vicom-
tesse d'Origny was made with Louis
XVI coat with a jabot of old point
d'alencon. and falling from the elbow
sleeves were frills of the same lace. A