Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-09-10

it, being Joined with fagoting done in
silver threads. Finishing the vest are
ruffies Of the same materials falling
over fshu of the satin bordered with
blue and white silk fringe shaded in the
most delicate manner.
a charming waist which can be used
separately, completes a mauve peau de
crepe afternoon toilette. 1t is pleated at
the under arm seams and draped up
over the front to open over a yoke made
of embroidered gauze and lace bands.
A plated iishu of the crepe made irreGu-
lar by handsome lace edging borders
the yoke and extends low over the rich
lace sleeves. The distinguishing feature
of the sleeve, however, is a plated puff
set in at the shoulder and extending to
the elbow, below which it fails in
graceful ABANDON to borrow the words
of the designer.
The skirt of this toilette is gagged in
panels, the lower part bordcred with
tucks forming a founce and the upper
part fitted under a yoke empiecement with
dered with the irregular lace used on
the fishu.
Shirt waists for business are in strill-
ing contrast to the elaborate dress boz
dices. Realizing more than ever that her
dress can he too severely plain as long
as it is smart. the bushes woman this
year will adopt almost Puritanicai de-
signs.
White shirt waists will be worn all
winter, and nothing could he heater
than blouse which has the front sewed
in short tucks below n chapel piece
which forms the yoke and back There
is a sleeve piece to correspond opening
over partly-tucked bishop puff. The
nearest approach to any trimming is
the three creamy pearl buttons that are
pinned on the front, with two more TO
hold the cuffs in place.
\ striking linen frock which continues
to grace the windows of smart es-
adjustment might be used for an early
autumn model. The skirt is tucked and
has a delicate design of embroidery over
the hips. while directly down the front
is a wide strip of lace extending to the
hem. From this. running vertically
around the bottom, is another strip OF
lace with the embroidery on either side
Of it. The whole flares tremendously
around the bottom. being stitched quite
tight to a little below the knees. The
skirt falls very long over the feet and
is the same length at the back. n fact
which emphasizes the prophecy that au-
tumn gowns are not to have such long
trains as are worn just now. 1t is not
probable, however that the length of
the fashionable skirt will be curtailed
TO impairment of its graceful effect.
regardless of the fact that shorter dresses
are more easily managed.
The bodice has a high white silk girdle
encirclng the waist and slopng toward
the front Over the girdle blouses a
wide babe of coarse lace which COM
mences from the stock, in fact appears
to be n continuation of the latter.
At the back the lace forms tails below
the grde and at the shoulders, strips
branch out from the center band to
extend over the shoulders and form
cap.
Tho collar Is of lace hold in ploce
with tiny bones. The bolero effect is
enriched with embroidery and the same
| trimming is employed for the top and
cuffs of the sleeves.
The bolero has no intention of giving
way to the pelerlne for the present at
least In its newest lacey disguise it
| is charming enough to remain a favor
lite for ever. Filet lace boleros over
| cream, mauve and viege rose panne
bodices leave nothing to be desired in
the way of smart adornment A chick
design meets at the front where It falls
over vest OF white net The ornaments
on the volant collar and cuffs are also
distinctive. The buttons are in old rose
soutache, circled in black and finished
with a soft old rose silk fringe. A sun
plated satin skirt is SHOWN with the
bodice.
Naturally much interest is manifested
in the kind OF skirt that will be fashion
able during the coming season. Every
thing points to banded trimmings and
stitchings with a multiplicity of small
tucks, or the space taken up with three
| or four very deep ones In the latter
| case applied tucks are more effective
| to the fare given the new skirts from the
knees down; this Is decidedly more pro-
nounced than ever.
MAUDE GRIFFIN.