The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
LITTLE MAIDS PARTY DRESS.
EVEN THE SCHOOLGERI,S OUTFID
IS NOW ELABORATE.


Gr00t variety ~ rreVy, aA8M, 0umpu0
Costumes for Young Folks Dances
Must He just . Bit DecoIiete-kin.
dergartners' FrOcks-Sailor suits.
II judgment may be formed from tho
quantities of maiden millinery now occupy
ing smart dressmakers, September is pr-
MARTY month for schoolgirls. Everywhere.
in some form or other, their wardrobes are
displayed, the boarding school o'iuft in
many cases including such trifes rs hand-
kerchefs and wash socks.
The existence OF these details in such
places is explained by the fact that they are
made to match special bodioes or costumes;
Blouse waists in silk, linen or wool will have
the white linen or silk stock and cuffs to be
worn with them, embroidered in the color
of the bodice, Delightful little handker-
chiefs of fine linen show narrow borders
and monographs in delicate colors and others
OF French null for more festive use are
edged with laces in simple patterns. These
are designed for the dances which mark
most school openings and which occur
at intervals during the term.
As to the dance frocks themselves. never
did maiden finery more charmingly pre-
serve schoolgirl traditions while bending to
the demand OF luxurious period. How
ever rich the material of the evening gown.
or large the amount of handwork expended
upon it, a girlsh simplicity Is always striven
for in the general effect. This IL, In turn.
emphasized by many details. such - wide
ribbon sashes, ribbon bandeaux In the
couture, and large bows on the slippers.
A majority Of these gala frocks are in virgin
white.
The French models in evening gowns
displayed by the outfitters for schoolgirls
show more costumes in color than In white.
But only the palest tints are employed
-azures az faint as the sky OF perfect
June day; pale corn, yellows and wild rose
pinks: -u.
II the material admits OF such splendorC
will be employed the rich cream and dead
white laces Of the season. These form
bertha effects OF many sorts, skirt borders,
insertions and sleeve falls. Only with
such textures as organizes, Swiss and
mousseline are the Trailer wash laces con-
slider ed in keeping, though Valenoiennes
insertions are sometimes used with dainty
effect upon cTepes.
wal" insertions, shaping huge bow
knots, we're the ornaments OF one denRht1ul
little yellow crepe frock, which, Ike almost
all the evening ones seen, was cut out at
n
IL and 10 may be high in the throat. but after
10 a girlish decolletage is proper. This
never extends lower than the chest, and
frequently colarless guimpe will lessen
the actual deoolletage still more.
Pretty party sleeves for shapely arms
founce fall, with the bottom edge cut
square or in points or scallops. Some
times the entire sleeve is made by a
founoe Of lace or embroidery, which will
be matched by a skirt founce and bertha
fall Of the same.
Innumerable gauzy fabrics are used
for these dainty evening frocks, and SATIN
slippers and suede gloves are supposed to
match in color. One frock Of white nous
seine was delicately lined with gradual
ing strips Of black ribbon velvet, following
the stripes of the nsteriai and thus snap
'hs Ma anv 'e embroidered batistes arc seen.
az well az tucked and needle-worked cmhons,
and plain and fancy nets of numberless
sorts. These are decked in turn with plain
and fancy ribbons, black velvet and lace.
More elaborate costumes, such as arc roal-
zed in satin. silk Or lace. depend pI mrg pa,
withstanding that the trend Of fashion is
toward elegant stuffs for even children,
simpler textures make prettier evening
frooks for schoolgirls. plain fine SWISS,
delicately tucked and trimmed WIZ va
lace anu pOIlpuAOA lADbSAt
Of a charming gown for a girl Of sixteen.
No ornamentation is better for these
frocks than pompadour ribbons. Pat
termed with garlands, stripes, bouquets
and single flowers, the pale blues and pinks
lend themselves to youthful purposes
and when such ribbons are tied in the butter
fiy bows and ornamental knots Of the mo-
ment they are even prettier. One bewitch--
Ing frock Of pale blue organdie was trimmed
with narrow pink and blue pompadour
ribbon, patterned with garands.
Numbers Of cheap laces may be found
ures fall greatly in price: these, in combna..
ton with Swiss, organdie or silk-spotted
mousseline will give smart frocks At a
comparatively trifing cost.
A detached silk lining should accom-
pany every dress OF this fragile nature,
as such materials require the oacksrouna
Of silk for good effect. Having the lining
separate gives opportunity for the COM
slant pressing they need.
Suitable and becoming accessories for
these evening frocks must be included IN
the school wardrobe, and not the least OF
these is a neck chain OF some sort. Inc
long turquoise and coral beads are strik-
inefy effective when wound several times
around the Throat in necklace fashion.
The gold link chains OF a thread-like fine
ness are also good. and for these there are
round and oval lockets in chased gold and
blue enamel.
Then bracelet Of some simple descrip,,
ton will make the heart OF its youthful
wearer still lighter and add to her toilette;
while her dance card must hang In gilt
frame. This may hang with her tiny
spangled fan by ribbon from her belt,
or il may emerge from a silk bag which
matches the costume. and is swung over
the left arm by wider ribbon
Not even children of the ndergarten
age are exempt from the need OF festive
garments, as afternoon dances are fire.
6,lently given at the opening Of their schools.
So. even for the smallest fry party frocks
and gallant Jack Tar dance suits may be
bought ready made at the outfitters at
prices 40 low as to astonish you. Some-
times the prices astonsh the other way,
but il liz usually imported dearness and
nine times out of ten the delightfulness OF
the get up atones for its expense.
For example, party frock for girl Of
six was of white silk tulle garlanded With
tiny pink flowers The full gathered skirt,
being mounted over several similar ones.
had a ballet doll look, while the tiny sleeve
less bodice was low and was held on the
shoulders only by band of the flowers.
A wreath Of the same kind of flowers, with
narrow ribbon streamers, was provided
for the head wrap for the costume
was of pale pink, gros grain trimmed with
embroidered frils Of the same
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