The Minneapolis journal., 1904-05-28
suHle Crepe Has Superseded Satin

The best part of this season of elaborate
fashion and varied garnitures is that the
woman who does not have to consider
the price of things doesn't receive all the
benefit The needs Of the woman whose
taste is refined tho her income most mod
est, are wonderfully well understood now
adays, and even in this era of eXtrava-
gance it Is quite possible to be suitably
and becomingly clothed for little money
if one only understands how to take ad
vantage Of the opportunities offered. The
summer girl Of this year. be she Sich or
poor has no excuse for not appearing
more bewitching than ever before.
For instance for 121s cents may be
bought the prettiest white lawns with tiny
roses in pink, blue and yellow, scattered
widely apart, giving clearness and light
ness of effect that is charming.
These can be made up with numerous
frills; there are laces at cents yard to
trim them.
Ribbons at 10 cents yard can be used
to make belt and bows on the sleeves at
elbows.
Nothing could be prettier for simple
summer frock. Two dollars and fifty cents
will pay for everything mentioned, and it
can be easily made by the home dress
maker.
A hat Of the material would be charm
ing with this frock. Cut q frame In the
new mushroom shape, which is very like
a japanese sun hat. Make the crown OF
fine cord shirrings, and the br1m OF sew
eral frills of the material edged with lace;
add a ribbon bow Of the predominating
color to give it character.
E1cauisite1y dainty was gown recently
exhibited in a smart shop. 1t was OF soft
null. having q very full gathered skirt
the bottom Of which was finished with
taffeta ribbon about three inches wide.
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In and out the folds of the skirt just above
the knee, and again just below the hips.
confining the fulness
! The funess of the bodies was confined
| in the same manner by ribbon threaded in
and out just below the bust and at the
waist. Each circlet of ribbon ended IN
buttefly bow in center front. This Is not
only a new design, but a most practica
one as If the material is washable the
/ ribbons can easily be removed and the
/. gown tubbed. Again, the appearance 0,
the gown could be frequently changed BY
using different sets Of ribbons.
| For gowns Of sheer material, howeret
taffeta or gauze ribbon inset, and borderet
with briar stitching. makes an attractive
4 trimming. tr
j The wise woman will not spend all he
income on gowns and hats, but will saw
quite tidy sum for accessories, such a
parasols, summer wraps, becoming wells
. ETC.; for no matter how short the time t
be spent In the country or at the seasid
3 these will be necessary both for comfor
! and attractive appearance.
ParasoIs are among the little accessorie
which go so far towards making the effec
Of toilet. Most picturesque are thos
4 of red French cotton with embroidere
borders in oriental design, now seen I
the shops. They are really more general
, useful than one would at first suppose, a
they are suitable for almost any informs
occasioin-water excursions, seaside, driv
il ing. country strols-in fact, town is abou
/ the only place for which they would not b
appropriate.
Now that there is such rage for res