The Washington times., 1904-06-18

waist. Sometimes there is a heavy lace
set in the waist or a little braid may be
used. but the most desirable models
show next TO no trimming on the skirt.
Effective Waist Designs.
Some coarse blue linens display on
the bodice a very effective treatment
In white French knots, mingled with
narrow braids in several widths In a
brown frock a huge oval or disc OF
Of the skirt; the shoulders of the
waists are always made TO look as long
as possible.
This lengthening Is carried very far
on the silk frOcks, which are neverthe-
less delightful. A deep shirring often
accOmplishes Il, running FAR down over
the sleeve tops and fitting the upper
part of the skirt. The pulled sleeves
blouses all round. and the skirt escapes
the ground by several inches.
These gowns weigh next TO nothing.
and are therefore admirably suited 10
midsummer wear. Their prices vary
enormously. They are largely fashioned
of changeable silk in blues, browns, and
greens. the checked silks. which are so
frequently trimmed with solid plpings.
taking other forms.
For the woman to whom a change Of
toilet for dinner Is as necessary as the
dinner itself, a dressy costume is an i'm
perative need. In all likelihood d
woman will meet her friends at the
fair, so she Will do wisely to provide
herself with a dress which, with a
slight change of accessories. will serve
for both afternoon and evening.
In this particular II * possible to be
easily and quickly suited. Fancy cos
tunes are much more readily found
than severer styles. Two materials
stand out above all others for the fair
dress f~rock-silk and yelling.
The ready-made silk gown In shot and
checked weaves Is usually desirable,
i the short coats and pfnng nf fhgca
little costumes not always coming out
happily. in this instance, the looseness
necessary for a correct effect is shown
by the jacket. the bottom edge Of which
reaches the top of a wid silk girdle
attached to the lining.
The trimming of this model IS not al
ways the same. though stitched biases
figure TO n large degree. These are IN
either the gown material or IN n solid
silk in one Of its colors. the bands often
outlining "A deep iOunce on the skirt and
shaping many novel SHOULDER effects
Z for the blouse.
Varying Shades a Novelty.
Two shades Of blue on the new royal
and blUct orders are shown by one de-
ughtfui little frock. whose bright blue
headpieee sports a wreath Of pale pink
roses. Another excellent shop model,
Of great dressiness. without correspond
ing extravaganza OF price. is Of yelling,
I'm blues. grays and champagne tints.
The form of this gown, which costs
$3.50. Is a belted blouse and slightly
trained skirt. SILK braids are effective
trimmings. with touches OF white and
! other color on the front OF the blouse,
which may be worn over a net or lace
waist on the smartest occasion.
Net and lace waists are not nearly so
dear as tcey once were. dainty little
models in both materials selling as low
as s. and 81. Many a clever woman
buys and refurbishes them. running mar
row velvets through the stocks and
cuns. OF one. or sha ping a pretty Rirdle
in lowered ribbon for another.
The costume for sightseeing must be
short IN skirt and light I'm weight. Dr.
vided skirts Of black pOngee may AXE
the place OF more bulky pettlcoats. and
a ribbon girdle will be found a practi-
cable and comfortable corset for most
figures.
Gray and brown castor gloves are 10
be preferred TO Kid for hard wear, and
strap sandals may be included IN the
list OF shoes 20 insure comfort for weary
feet on the hottest days. II is wonder
full how this sensible footgear rests the
feet. and the whole body, for that mat
ter. Sundays are much worn IN Eu-
rope. and IN Paris they cover the bare
eXtremities OF the most elegantly dress
ed children.
AS to the bedroom negligee, 60 cents
will buy a handkerchief kimono. Cor
geous squares are sold in the shops at
10 cents apiece. and six are required for
/ the nuttering ack They are put TO-
gether In n new way. with narrow
headings between and ribbons running
under the turned-oyer points at the
neck. These smart additions cost but
Lastly. put down in your notebook
one lightweight umbrella, rubber san
dals. and a bottle Of good cologne water.
You VIII need them all