The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-09-09
Dainty Shades and Materials IN Fa-
vor with Fashions Feminine
Followers.

II seems that the popularity OF soft
gray tones for dinner and evening gowns
interminable and again this season
most of the smartest gowns are made in
his dainty and becoming shade. re-
ports the New York Post An Empire
gown of pale gray was gracefully COM
3ired with silver embroidered net. and
gray brocade strewn with orchids.
aad each flower outlined with an eff
'ectiye silver tracery. The soft chiffon
ichu which encircled the shoulders OF
his latter costume was tied in front.
he ends being fastened with silver
ianeles
At all seasons there is no material
which lends itself more gracefully to
he needs OF the indispen able dinner
Gown than does the gossamer. clinging
,hiifon cloth. A charming hieh-necked
sinner gown was Of Frenchy combna-
lon OF this material in a pale shade OF
gray and deep cream net applique en-
9roiaered in an elaborate pattern Of
yellow chiffon roses. In order to dis
1lay 10 better Advantage the lowered
sarn1ture. the skirt was fashioned some
What less full than those generally seen
his season The front was formed en-
irely of the net and roses. save fer the
graduated pufts Of the material inserted
1t intervals. the largest one being a
rifle above the hem. and the other ex-
ending above the lower one at equal
distances apart the laSf one reaching
he waist Inc Fiuishinethe bottom was
A deep border Of cloth OF gold which was
partly hidden by the over-fallng puff
above. The roses. which were applied n
graceful pattern with stems Of green
.raeery and tiny leaves were formed
Of soft shade of yellow chiffon with an
occasional petal of cloth of gold Their
eenters were made of golden sequins
and beads of unusual brilliancy. The
dainty little bodice was made Of the
net applique. spondingly rose
scattered. From the bust line OF the
bodice, falling from the center of a rose
IN either side. were a number of fascj-
hating little bangles made of lace with
heavier ones of fine strung beads and
sequins. There were elbow length angel
sleeves Of plated net. with a succession
Of hnely plated little MORE ruffles of
airy chiffon. The train was of the fash
ionable half length
An afternoon frock was made of light
blue embroidered null. with a net of
feet. combined with the pattern of the
embroidery. This was worn over slip
Of pale lavender chiffon with an inter
lining of light blue taffeta, giving that
vapory, two-toned effect gained by the
combination of blue and lavender. The
skirt of this gown was made full and
finished at the bottom with finely
plated fiounce. headed with groups of
graduated cords. Throughout the entire
gown. lace medallions Of finest valen-
eiennes were introduced Around the
hips were also groups of the graduated
cords. The bodice was a very effective
bolero. with modish little tabs of lace and
lavender louisine. extending down the
front on either side and outlining a tiny
vest of white chiffon. The sleeves were
of elbow length. with a quite full valen-
ciennes drop as finish. In the collar
the lace medaliions and lavender silk
were combined and there was a high
crushed gridle of the same soft silk.