The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-27
EARLY SUMMER FASHIONS ARE
PRETTY, BUT TIE
Ain Occasional G07Cn Has the Beauty of Simplicity, 6M as
Rule, Ezm Cotton Frocks Lack This Quality

faNorl1eS but the simple cross sutcn -
much used and. I'm fact, every sort or
needlework is in vogue. AS L have stated
in all my letters, these street costumes or
the simpler sort are uniformly an men from
the ground. Happily il is not fashionable 10
act the part of street cleaner or 10 sweep
up the sidewalks with the skirts. Whatever
else we may have to regret that cause Tor
congratulation remains, and IL Is hardly
possible TO overestimate Its value either
from the standpoint of comfort or or
health.
A VARIETY OF LITTLE WRAPS.
More elaborate costumes show most fas-
cinating little wraps OF all sorts and are
seen in the light weight veilings and pretty
silks in almost equal numbers. Tiny checks
in the thinnest of all voiles, known as chif-
fon, are much liked and make up into ex-
ceedirgly elegant costumes for afternoon
visits; and the like. A most satisfactory
one in black and white. that serves admira-
bly, as an example, was sent over from the
other side quite recently and already has
been copied many times with only slight
variations The skirt is without trimming
at tho foot, fact that I'm itself SPEAKS Wen
for the designers taste, and Is lald In piaits
at the belt that begin at each side OF mar
row plain front. those at each side OF this
panel being held by buttons or currant red
chiffon velvet The blouse is fun over a
fitted girdle of leather in the same shade
of red and opens to reveal an exquisite
chemisette of embroidered white muslin. It's
edges finished with bands of the red velvet
that give a waistcoat effect, and on which
are dull gold buttons OF graduated Sizes
The sleeves are huge puffs TO the elbows,
where they are finished with double lingerie
frils The vest effect is one TO be noted.
and which may be looked for In increasing
numbers. Many of the imported models
show it, and, designers are ever quick 10
seize an idea, are already seen:upon those or
home manufacture. In piQ:le and linen
they already have become familiar and are
really delightfully."- cool and dainty in erect
A most stylish taffeta, also in the shep-
herds check, is made with blouse 1ton
that is laid in plaits az the front
which leave IL open for several Inches
white pique with the daintisst OF muslin
chemisettes beneath, and similar things are
so evidently gaining favor that II seems
quite certain autumn will see such effects
in general use. June Is almost here, ana
already are having summer days, SO
that present demand is likely 10 be Tor the
gowns of cooler sort, few st.eet costumes
allowing of such treatment Iemain TO be
made, and consequently vests VIII De rev
during the summer in spite iof the favor
with which they have been received For
immediate wear cloth is beirsg used 10
surprising extent and is to be accounted Tor
only by the fact that recent sorts are SO
light Of weight as scarcely to deserve the
name.i White and pale colcrs are mucn
liked for carriage costumes, land will I'M
doubtedly serve for cool days. both by the
sea and in the mountains: the season
through. A novel one, that Is charming as
well was seen at the races last week. ana
is white with trimming of white mohair,
the two materials making most effective
contrast. The skirt is the full one, gath
cred at the belt, that we know as 1880
style, and is trimmed with three circular
fiOunces each headed by two rather wide
bands of the mohair on which are groups
of three fiat rosettes set at intervals. The
blouse is full, open over a Ghemisette or
lace and is finished with brctelles formed
by bands of the mohair finished with fat
rosettes at both front and back.
SLEEVES ARE ALL LARGE.
The sleeves are the almost universal big
puffs with double lace frills and the belt is
a fitted girdle of the mohair. All light end
pale tints are much seen both in carriages
during the hour of the afternoon drive and
on the coaches that carry parties Of smart
| folk TO Morris Park. A most exquisite beige
wolfe was worn over white and trimmed
with very full ruches Of pinked silk which
were so treated as TO give a novel effect,
| while in reality. not new. The skirt was
made after one of the best models OF this
difficult season and cut with marrow plain
| front gore and yoke in one, while sides ana
| back were shirred at their upper edges and
/ laid in wide tucks forming t;.o groups OF
three each. Below and between these last
the ruching was applied in a loop design.
| while the end of each tuck was held by a
rosette of the wolfe made full but fiat and
with dull gold center. The blouse was
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| in style, yet without that exaEgeration that
marks so many costumes of Che season. TX
was open at the front over :. full vest OF
| exquisite tucked muslin with unset rows or
| Nalenciennes lace. Above the deep soft belt
| IL was laid in three wide tucks; each finished
/ with rosette. Above these were the ruch-
| ings and the sleeves were very moderate
puffs above the elbows laid Pm tucks on a
line with those Of the waist. above snug MT
ting mtten cuffs OF the muslin and lace:
| while epaulette-like pieces over the Shout
| ders gave the dropping effect The hat was
| big, of the picture order, and OF beige coli
| ored straw with white roses galore making
| the trimming.
Hats worn with these elaborate gowns
are mostly of the picture ortler. although
| toques suit some women well that they
| wear them for all hours Of the day. Feafh-
| ers are much liked and much worn and
| give uadoubted grace, but flowers and sofi
| draperies OF chiffon and lave share the
honors. Later many lingerie hats will be
| worn both with muslin gowns and with
| the chiffon woods and silks. a novelty is
big. with a wide, fiat brim Ind is all OF
J Valenciennes lace i'm which Isl a wide tuch
| round the entire brim. through which pinl
| ribbon is run. About the crown is plated
band Of the same soft ribbon with punches
| OF apple blossoms here and there. Another
| is fiats as 10 crown, very brood as 20 brln
at thet front. but narrower at THE back and
is mace entirely OF repouse Face and pale
pink roses. the lace being shitred over tho
brim. while the flowers and their fOliag<
encircte the crown. NAY MANTON-
1arrow Escape for Woman.