Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-30
NEW YORK. May 2s.-spring has

NEW YORK. May 2s.-Spring has
not yet fairly begun. but during the
past week there have been at least a
few comfortably warm and clear days.
Only those who have lived in New
York and have made a study of observ-
ing fashions, fully appreciate what
magic change the first few warm days
of real spring weather will produce in
the appearance of Fifth avenue and
other aristocratic thoroughfares in the
vicinity of Central Park. The magnifi-
cent display of beautiful gowns, be-
witching hats and stunning coats or
jackets on such days reminds one WV
idly of the dazzling sights of a balmy
spring day on the Paris boulevards or
the promenade at Nice or Monte Carlo.
1t is safe to say that never before has
there been such remarkable variety
Of styles and designs in gowns. waists,
Jackets coats. hats and such a bewild-
ering display of colors than this year.
More than at any other time Is there
liberty allowed to individual originality
and although certain simple rules are
generally conformed with. there il less
OF the monotonous sameness than~ever
before.
One Of the most striking features of
| the fashion displays Is the great variety
Of colors shown. Among the most fav-
ored colors are various shades of pink
and pinkish mauve. all kinds of blues.
from the palest to the darkest, with
some especial shades, like hydrangea
and hyacinth, the dainty and delicate
willow and almond greens, the ever
popular ecru and. last but not least.
the various tints of white. Light grays
are used to some extent, but by no
means as much as In former years. The
same may be said of the various tones
Of champagne color. which was so ex-
tremely popular last year. Among the
reds there are few particularly fav-
ored shades, like coral. fruit and Amer
lean Beauty. Browns are as popular
as ever the reason being. probably.
that brown is becoming to nearly every
combination Of complexion. hair and
eyes. There Is only one objection to It,
1t is not particularly suited for hot
weather. as 1t absorbs too much heat
and also look too warm. w
Unlined blouses are worn a great
deal with dressy skirt and coat CO.'S
tunes nowadays and there il none
more popular and becoming than the
blouse Of batiste, trimmed with batiste
embroidery or with a combinatio Of
embroidery ana lace. Some exquisite
specimens have been shown recently
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lar than lace blouses or those OF fine
lawn embroidery with lace trimming
There IL nothing prettier ana daintier
in the line Of negligee than the gar
ments after Japanese pattern, which
are displayed in the shops at this time
The main features OF the Japanese
style are retained. but they are modi-
| Ned to adapt them to our conditions
| and the requirements Of American
methods Of wearing these garments. 1t
Is dimcult to imagine anything more
artistic and delightful than these
kimono robes, sacks and wrappers,
which are equally beautiful in color,
design and workmanship. In most
cases soft crepe is the material Of
| which they are made and on the crepe
beautiful designs of flowers, birds or
butterflies are embroidered by skillful
hands. The combinations of colors are
charming and Enthusiastically Japa-
nese. Most OF these summer negliges
are cut rather low. but the necks are
either round pointed or square. There
seems to be no rule in regard to that
| point. The square necks seem to be
particularly popular. probably because
they are more becoming to various
forms and shapes of necks.
Soft finished taffeta Is also used
quite extensively for summer negligees.
although it lacks the clinging softness
and pliability which makes the softer
crepes such delightful material for neg
ligee purposes. Some of these taffeta
| negllgees are in the form of outer
robes, which are worn with girdled
under robe OF soft and sheer material.
These robes are quite handsome and
picturesque, though less convenient
than those made in one piece.
| Negligees in imitation of Japanese
styles do not exclusively dominate the
field OF fashions in negligee costumes.
however. Many women Of taste prefer
the French negligees in sheer lingerie,
trimmed with batiste or Swiss en-
broideries or with lace and decorate
with fine handwork In the form of
trailing embroidery. delicate tucks, in
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