The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-01
MII,ADY'S. SUMMER
TOILET NECESSITIES
The Things She Must Have to Render Really Smart.

For milady to he quite correct and ur-
deniably smart In her summer attire.
she should have her hat, fchu and para
sol to match. With these properly adjust
ed and quite harmonious in color. mate
rial ard design. she can be quite sure
OF looking her prettiest and dain;iest at
garden parties and country club recep-
lions or house parties.
Ono of the most charming and becom-
Ing toilets seen recently in the summer
trousseau OF a young Richmond belle
showed n quantity simple gown of the
softest, sheerest apricot pink silk null
made with much plating, cording and
Iuchings, so that the folds looked like
the ruffied, wind-blown surface OF loose
petalled flowers The null and lace hat
was interviewer with ting pink roses and
grasses falling against the hair in the
back. The double rufles OF the null par
4 asol had little clusters OF the roses tucked
in so cleverly that they seemed a blend
ing of the whole. rather than an intro
duction for effect. The long white cnam-
eled handle OF the parasol was ornament
ed with bouquets of roses, tied with float
Ing ends OF pink liberty satin ribbon. a
bunch of loops falling gracefully over
the ends
Black lace gowns are considered cX-
ttrcmely smart this season, and are worn
with taffcta COATS, which make another
distinctive feature for the summer OF
1904. Fitted coats, embroidered in pale
"chalk tints" OF pink or green or blue.
with jeweed or cnameled buttons as a
finish. are altogether In good form with
lace skirts, though many stu adhere by
preference to the short, shapeless Jacket,
shirred and corded or to the long. loose
taffeta coat, so much Worn for two sea-
sons past.
The demand for taffeta blouses keeps
pace with the coats. The blouses. In all
shapes and styles, from the very dressy
importatlons. with meptntion OF lace
and embroidery, to- the palmer styles,
with fiat bands and buttons, are Worn
not alone with taffcta skirts. but with
cloth. wolfe and, in fact. with nearly all
materials.
The twentieth century woman of taste
and Judgment realizes that her gown is
only the important foundation for the dis
play of her toilet accessories, which,
equally with the foundation. go into the
makeup of her we'll groomed appear
ance. With this realization she dev!ses
her perfectly fitting and tasteful neck
wear, with Its fluffy. frily, frou-frou eff
fects; her delicate and becoming wrist
rutiies, her stocks, belts and her faultless
gloves, boots, fans and slippers.
For morning wear with linen shirt
waists, Milady will provide leather belts
about two inches in depth. Tho hem of
her morning skirt will be finished with
a tailored binding and her glossy shiny
Oxford shoe OF patent colt or corona kid,
Will he built upon somewhat of mann
tsh last: her hosiery of embroidered llsle
or silk will be black to match her shoe,
Her pnrasol Will be of the plain or shot
taffeta, which Is so much liked, or Will
be covered with linen to match her gown
and will in this instance display CORE
aFcndlng design to he In accord with the
embroidery. which appears upon the
morning toilet waist and skirt.
The morning headwear gives wide range
tor selection and here Milady's good
sense and Judgment must guide her In
tho selection OF what Is elegant and ber
coming. AS q rule, good quality and SIM
plcity are the keynotes which predom-
mate in the smartest millinery. "A French
touch in the sklful blending of shades
In the manipulation of shapes, IN tho
twist of bow ana the placing of u
flower are the things that Miady reck-
ons on In the differentiating process BY
which her costume is commentea on as
distinctive, In wells for the fair face
Nlilady's taste has turned to embroidered
dots rather than those of chenille or vel
vet. Complexion wells are nothing more
or less than one OF fancy mesh, plain
or dotted, worn over another OF the palest
tint OF pink tulle producing very becom-
ing effect,
Fichus are extremely fascinating. MI
lady drapes them oyer her shoulders and |