New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-14
FOR THE JUNE BRIDE.
The Fashionable Wedding Gown in Direc.
toire Stvle.


II a woman wishes to spend a lot Of money on
| her wedding gown she viii choose satin broCade
be very new. satin and brocade combined
for wedding gowns are more dressy and admit OF
more elaboration in material and trimming than
ever before.
The latest rousseau whm, which may or may
not develop into a fashion IS the Dtrectoire we'd
ding dress. 1t involves the use OF the most ex-
pens;ve stuffs and richest Iaces, and is becoming
only to rather tail women. The stout woman may
only glance at it and turn bravely to the simpler
modes.
When plain satin and brocade are combined in the
pirectoire wedding gown the petticoat is of thu
satin, and the long tailed coat OF the brocade
satin lined The skirt is usually trimmed with
satin folds or pipings set far apart after the
. exaggerated Of 1880 models. or IL is trimmed with
lace rufes. overlapping, wide apart the old
fashioned. economical way. The carries wide
pointed revers and collar, lace covered. and full
sleeves, with wide Directoire cuffs and sleeve ruff
Aes
a pretty idea in the Directoire gown is TO have
the skirt of Liberty gauze. with lace trimmed
hounces Of the and. in stiff. smart
long tailed satin coat. \ Veil of fine silk illusion
with real lace edge. may be worn with the cos
tune.
The princess style has quite gone out for brides
II is too severe and trying for the average girIlsh
figure, and the long. graceless expanse of dead
white ia somewhat trying indeed girl who is
ing, and accepting 3ntebridal Inequalities from
gown is cut. it must be long, with high neck and
long, elbow sleeves.
u course there is a chernisette or false yoke OF
lace and the real Directoire modes have a tchu OF
lace where the coat buttons The buttons an
important feature of this model They are large
ana SNOWY iewelled enamelled in Tart nouveau
coIored colds. plain gold or silver engraved with
the brides and backgrounds initials, miniatures
crystal Jade. amethyst or amber indeed there is
no limit To the originality the bride show in
the buttons. for the waist need not have a collar
In fact. the round S. Cecilia neck smart for
wedding fUOciIS and becoming 70 young girls. ana
elbow sleeves are allowable, with long gloves OF
After all the prettiest wedding gowns are the
simplest Null IS beautiful and 50 Is silk battste.
expensive dotted Swiss. These thin fabrics are ap
propriate this with the full 1880 skirts and
fun baby waists. The waists are cut lOW-neCkcd
for pOstIna tr!Eonial dances, and filed for the we'd
ding ceremony with lace Jokes. worn this season
outside Often fchu is worn around the Shout
ders where the yoke ends making d charming.
modest and sirlish effect
Even the fullest skirts. II of thin material
trimmed or tue ked- Lace edged rufies OF the same
ma ter1al. lace hounces, me net with false hem
of thin goods. lace net insertion and folds and
pipinEs OF satin. all are fashionable
The sleeves are full especially at the elbow.
" and picrureSQueiy nearly To the fingers. And
whether the dress is elaborate or simple. IL must
De all white Ihe IaSEhon OF introducing pale tlntS
into the material inning OF running or wedding
dress Is entirely paSsee. The costume IS either
white OF cream white throughout. from veil
suede slippers, and all the pretty lingerie and
stockings and corsets white with bows and
fastenings OF white wash ribbon. Wash ribbon is
not expensive any more, and IS profitable in
vestment if bride cares lot about dainty effects
An excellent way to wash ribbon easily. or fine
lingerie for that matter, IS IN warm borax water.
some CASTLE soap has been shaved. Rub through
the fingers never a board, rinse in warm borax
water. AID then in clear. cold water.