Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-04
Dainty Shirt Waist Suits
and Other Summer
Apparel for Dressy Woruen

Tiny pin checks and fine stripes predomn.,. d,
the selection OF tafYeta silks for shirt waists and
SUITS biue and white are the favorite combina-
ions, and the pretty model Oh exhibition is msss
with full Killed skirt and tucked bIopss ub..
simplicity is relieved with tasteful plpInrs a,
plain blue.
Handsome black tafreta tailored suits are TRIM
med with collars of silk applique, which form
simple but effective decorations and which a..
also considered very chic just now These dr,ssr.
are made with full blouse the sleeves being an
ished with deep lace rufies while the skirts ar,
decorated with milliner's folds, kits or silk
braid
A smart travelling suit OF black and white M
hair is trimmed with dainty touches OF blue pas
sementerie and brass busons
Another mohair gown of tobaceo brown a. trim
med with Persian embroidery. ard is very a.
trnctive, ready to for travelling and ever,
day jaunts.
gloria rain cloak is perhaps one of the m, &,
attractive and profitable Investments any woman
could make just These coats are soft light
weight silk finished and lustrous. and are stylish
In the extreme. This silky material Is rain ara
aust PROOF, and the garments give a charming ap-
pearanee to the wearer in any kind Of weather
They are shown only in three shades-gray bus
and black.
iaHeta travelling coats, suitable for brides and
very stylish women, are made with shirred efYect.
ut both waist and shoulder line and some ar.
finished with beautiful silk applique collars which
add an air OF elegance to these particularly smart
garments. Similar coats shown in Jasper silk
Linen frocks a very important item In the
wardrobe of the summer. and they range all the
way from the simplest sailor costume TO the most
elaborately decorated afternoon robes. Coats and
little wraps are also made of linen. stitched and
tailored, or heavily trimmed with white or twine-
colored lace. Soft cool shades of green and blue
perhaps the most attractive as is n genuine
piece Of bun linen which has just made its appear
ance.
With nearly all of the simpler fashioned linen
gowns dainty turnover collars and cuffs are ex-
tensive4y worn and these pretty lingerie sets are
SO attractive that they give cachet even the
plainest frocks.
Ready to-wear embroidered collars extremely
effective with these linen dresses. and they are
shown In white Irvine color. handworked in
eyelet holes In blind embroidery. All. however.
are the same size, extending well over the sh, ~
ders, with the fashionable droop. Besides being
such useful aids in dressmaking. they very
valuable possessions to have adjuncts ones
costumes. They may be slipped ON at a momrnt's
notice. and will transform plain dress as II
by magic.
Imported dress patterns of handembroilered
linen are remarkably reasonabie IN price. ana are
shown in very elegant designs. Dainty colors pre-
dominate. but perhaps the fsvories red, green
and blue.
Linen etamine Is Of the coolest and most sat
isfactory materials for wash sutings II is posi-
lively declared TO be non-shrinkable.
Ready owear linen suits shown In blue. tan
and the natural shades. Jaunty sailor dresses.
with broad collars and gay emblcms embroidered
sleeve. the most seryiceable for rough
and ready. Dainty gowns. with Killed skirts and
tucked bIouses trimmed with white brazil or
self-eolored laces These suits made of the
best quality of nen aud are so reasonable IN price
that any might have number OF them
without great expense and their dellghlIuI cool
would more than repay the outlay.
To wear with these linen dresses the most simple
shirt waist hats shown Some are trimmed
with bows of ribbon quill. and others are
finished solely with smart rosette. simplicity Is
the keynote which distinguishes the millinery for
everyday wear, and yet the hats are decidedly
stylish and becoming
New linen ribbons. of perfectly washable.
come In pretty lowered patterns, which are tinted
in the natural colors. and show on well against
the natural background. The width is the regular
sash girdle size, and is Intended to be knotted
in long simple loops, with only few folds at the
waist.
Tan Roman sandals for children viii be widely
popular this because of their heaitafuinesS
well as their utmost comfort.