Evening star., 1903-08-29

clinging fabrics can stand any amount of
tuCking and ruching.
Taffeta, both in black and pale shades,
Is enjoying a great popularity for fete
gowns and various afternoon entertain
ments.
Trouville this year has been very gay.
and the frocks seen there perfectly marvel
Gus. A friend of mine writes from there
that 1t has been red" season and that
1t made her warm to look at the frocks. but
judging from what one at the leading
tailors 1t appears to be white season and
the indications are that white will be worn
quite into the autumn. Red is very pretty
at the seaside, especially in linen and voile.
One frock of red voile is made quite plain,
with two bands of red taffeta running
round the skirt in a simple Greek pattern,
also down the front of the blouse shaped
waist.
French sailor and plateau hats are worn
with the walking skirt Picture hats with
ostrich plumes are reserved for fete wear.
AS l told you in my last letter. strings are
much worn. The 1880 bonnet will be among
the autumn fashions, and 1t is said that
brown will be the prevailing color. al
though the beautiful shades of pastel blue
will not be easily dispensed with.
They Were ALI Ready.
hear that the opening of the casino at
Dinard's was exceedingly well attended
and that many English and American wo-
men were there. There are some pretty
Americans over here buying the largest
quantity of garments for every occasion
In fact. wonder how they can take about
trunks enough TO carry them. They have
such dainty lingerie and morning robes!
They seem to prefer beautiful fabrics SIM
ply made and are very complete in their
toilets. Their pettcoats perhaps are more
elaborate than anything else. They affect
the tailor made" for nearly all outdoor oc-
casions, reserving the elaborate frocks for
afternoon wear.
must describe at least one of the charm
Ing toilets which L saw in preparation for
AK and Homburg- This was in white
China silk. inserted with medallions of
black chantilly lace with an outer edge of
coarse cream colored Irish crochet The
bodice was made in blouse fashion, with a
double pelerine collar, cut open, showing a
vest made of lace medallions. The shaped
hip piece was also outlined with these me-
Gallions. They were continued down the
front and around lounce. which was put
on just below the knee with series OF
gaugingS. y pretty shaped gold waistband
finished the costume. Gold and silver waist
bands a feature just now. though to my
mind the black panne belt is one of the
most charming fashions.
At Trouville.
The exit from Paris at the beginning OF
the TrouvilIe season was more marked than
ever this year, owing TO the heightened stay
made in the capital by some of the So
ciety leaders. The nearness to Paris OF
many of the chateaux makes rapid visit
in the automobile possible for special occa-
sions. The dress worn, therefore. during a
stay I'm the country is almost the same as
for the city There is studied neglge in
the donning of these costumes and in the
lounge dress adopted by the men. At the
same time a Parsienne displays as much
art in gowning herself for the country as
Tor the city's more fashionable functions
The linens which have been trimmed witt
the most beautiful laces and embroideries
are being replaced for the early autumn by
linens less embellished. Simple stitching
and "a jour" work or colored embroidery
however. render them quite as attractive as
those seen earlier in the season. With q
white plated skirt and blouse for the morn
ing linen collar and lace cravat are worn
or plain neckband of black ribbon is
crossed in front. falling from clasp in two
tasseled ends. Another pretty effect is OBJ
tained by outlining the linen or batistt
shoulder collar in coral pink embroidery A
plain white canvas linen of a coarse weave
makes Il very stylish dress the bolero and
skirt being trimmed with braiding II
rather severe design Braiding In sof
soutache. on a linen gown Is remarkably