The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-14

or tiny etons. Some of the etons made espe-
cially for the suits do not show any other
likeness to the rest than trimming of the
same lace.
These color schemes are especially nu-
merous in linen dresses, and linens, it should
be understood, are to be big factor in this
summers stylishness. Altogether, they are
far superior 10 anything like domination
from any one any pair Of color schemes
II is the variety possible in them that
makes them so noticeable feature of sum-
mer wardrobes. Not only is there much di-
versity in their embellishments, but the
goods range from weaves much thinner than
handkerchief sorts, to others that will
stand alone All these are to be had in
whites. tans. blues, greens and reds. so
choice is easy. provided the shopper has
reasonably settled ideas OF what is suited
10 her. Pattern dresses are fine array in
these goods. and women fond Of tailoring
and with purses to indulge the liking, go in
for linen tailor suits. Two of these
are shown herewith by the artist. They
were heavy white linen stitched in white
and girdled with black velvet. and ecru
linen self-strapped. with finish of white
linen passementerie and pearl buttons.
Pattern dresses will be more generally sat
isfactory than tailoring. especially when
the latter are of any but the very heavy
goods. and IL a woman is bent on having
a gown that will bespeak outlay. the pat
tern dress do it almost to a queens
taste.
The Iiking-aImost a craze-for linens is
ing in many different shapes and designs.
nIa nh faIx Fri,
some so handsome as to be suitable for
dress-ups. For the most part they are the
heavy coarse linens. the choice being for
weaves with body. These look remarkably
attractive in the stores. They may crush
easily, so two or three wraps will be
wise provision when possible, so one can
be kept I'm the cieanser's hands. The same
point should be kept in mind with heavy
linen skirts; they are preferable in a length
that does not require much holding up, for
some OF them soon will show a crushed
place where they are held at the back. A
pretty trick In linen coat is to have re-
vers turned back to show dotted linen, a
bit OF color coming in the dot This is espe-
cially helpful with natural color linen.
which Is trying for those who have not
good complexion. The linen color tends
10 MAKE the race ioOh SdAoW, anu snOulQ
not be worn close TO the face except after
careful consideration. If a linen-colored
gown Is desired. IL is easy to introduce a
bit OF color at the neck and wrists. and
a little OF such ornamentation will avoid
all danger. Similarly this suggestion OF
sallowness can be avoided in pongee silk
wraps by having collar and cuffs colored
velvet. The lighter shades OF blue and
green tasteful for such use. Some
new white coats are made OF sicilian. IL
fs little stin beside beautifully pIiable
materials. but this very stiffness makes il
OF value in that IL will not crumple or
wrinkle. so IL Is worth considering IL a
white or very light-colored gown or wrap
Is being planned
Pongee dresses In colors are increasing In
numbers. and are attractive. though their
colors are neutral, as a rule. A gown in
blue Of this character was very prettily
trirnmed with embroidery OF white daisies.
the skirts having bands OF the pongee en-
broidered in the daisy pattern. which COW
cred the entire front of the waist French
knots are still used deal I'm trimming. and
are seen In silks and linens. too In linen
gowns wherein lace medallions are used
Il Is a pretty idea to surround the medallion
with circle or other design OF these knots.
Much may be said In favor OF summer
gowns n thin black materials. Black