The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-06-04
New York Fashions.
From our Regular Correspondent
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From our Regular Correspondent
NEW YORK. May 26 1904,
The craze FOR soft sheer materials which, this sea-
SON. prevails throughout the entire range of femi
nine raiment, ex tends also to wedding garments
not only the bridal gown, which always holds
distinctive place in changing fashions, but for all
the toilets prepared for the happiest of girls silks
and sslins are no longer considered indispensable,
and foI June wedding gown choice is wide, and
extends from chiffon or chiffon cloth. through the
erepcs and gauzcs null or plain net Lace is. OF
course the preferred garniture, and real lace, II
economy is no object but the net lace limitations OF
to-day are beautiful and moreover have received
the stamp Of approval from influential quarters.
The Alencou Mechlin, and ChAntilly laees are re-
produced in beautiful patterns and NaieneienneS
has unusual distinction this season.
The making depends much the type of the
wearer. but in any case should be characterized by
simplicity The length of the train is regulated by
the formality Of the wedding. For ceremonious
church wedding two and half yards from the
waist line is the correct length. For an informal
home wedding. 1t may be much shorter; but the
round skirt now in favor for evening gowns is ta-
booed for the bridal gown. Elbow sleeves with
fs are correct and if the transparent stock is not
liked by the wearer a surpliee or Dutchneck is
allowable
veil Of illusion or tulle is often preferred even
when expense need not be considered. Its length
must accord with the length of the train. The tulle
comes in three and four yard widths Becoming
ness is the first consideration in adjusting the veil
ana il may be csught with spray of flowers, or
choux Of tule. As June is the month of roses,
white roses appropriately chosen for the bridal
bouquet and the shower form is still the most popu-
lar
The sweet girl graduate, like the bride, has an
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season organdie, batiste null, Swiss. plain or
embroidered, and laen lawn are staple fabrics al
ways in order for the purpose, but there other
materials of fancy weave. mixtures of silk and
inen or silk and cotton, in almost endless variety
which are quite suitable for graduation gown.
They should be as girlsh as possible and simply
ornamented with hand work and little lace. edg-
ing flls in bertha shoulder drapery. 1t is no longer
imperative that it should be an all white toilet
bit of color may appear in the hair at the throat
and in the girdle sash, Pompapour ribbous serve
the purpose charmngly, and also wide sash ribbons
of Liberty satin or moussaline in ones favorite
color.
Lingerie hats appeared rather tenhtivelya year
ago but this season they have come to the front
most insistently aud in great variety. The term is
elastic and covers hats made OF shirred net with
lace as well as those made with tucked and plated
| ruffles or embroidery. Some of them are made so
that they can be easily taken off the frame and lsun
| dered. To be becoming and dainty are the chief
/ requisites OF lingerie hat and given white wire
or featherbone frame and sufficient sheer material
any woman of taste who is clever with her needle
! can construct one for herself
| Pongee is the favorite par excellence for summer
travelling coats. 1t is light, cool, sheds the dust
and can be laundered if not too complicated in its
! style of making. Mohair is also very popular for
travelling coats, especially the mixtures of white
with neutral tins the dark shades pointile with
white Covert cloths serve the double purpose OF
| travelling and rain coats but are warmer than the
other fabrics mentioned Tourists cloaks for sea
faring are made of Scotch tweed suitings, some OF
which have plaid backs The cut of travelling coats
this season is graceful and becoming, though with
simple lines; stitching and buttons are the only
| trimming suitable. LUCY CARTER.