The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-02

Correspondence Of The Journal.
New York, March 30.-Now that the
time for spring weddings Is so near, the
question naturally arises as to what form
or costume Is most approprlate-not to
mention the most becoming, by no means
the least considerati on--in which to ap-
pear. : -.
Despite the fact that the nuns yelling
gown has been fashionable for SO long it
is still undoubtedly made up in the very
smartest costumes for spring and early
summer. Tho the lighter shades are
still the smarter-white, blue, lavender,
gray and tan--very effective gowns arc
turned out in dark blue, a very deep law
ender dark gray and even brown red.
Large sleeves still prevail, and. In fact, ex-
aggeration might be said to DO the key
note for all gowns now being made up.
While this present style is certainly very
becoming to those who can boast of tall,
slight figure, it is very difficult for those
Of larger build to have in their gowns the
requisite, almost startling, amount OF ma
terial and at the same time to keep the
dress becoming as we'll as smart.
Tho the waist may be kept rather severe
in outline, it Is absolutely necessary that
the skirt be very deliberately trimmed
The yoke on the upper part OF tho skirt
has quite "gone out" and is replaced by
any amount Of shirrlng, cording or tuck
ting, running down, however, rather thar
taroufid the skirt: The three f1ounce skirt
I Is still wmn-and when becoming Is 'ex-
tremely pretty-but the skirt trimmed
with folds Of the material, as many as
may be desired giving, perhaps, the ap.
pearance Of wide tucks, Is clever. Be-
tween these wide folds a broad lace may
be inserted, either white or Of the same
color as the material itself. The tucks al
tn upper part Of the skirt. even where
las broad as an inch, must no longer be
| stitched down to; the skirt, but must be
left to give apparently as much breadth
| as possible.
For the reception gown tho skirt must
be very long in front and at the sides
| lying often as much as from one to three
inches on the floor, but the long train Ii
no longer used, the skirt, In fact, be1ns
| little longer at the back than at any othel
part Stirring Is becoming more an{
more popular and often gown with e
very elaborate waist will be made with {
skirt trimmed only with three or: foul
bands Of shirring in rows from three tt
| five inches in width.
| At present the gowns made UP in thu
lighter colors are more often trimmed
with lace of the same shade, the idea be
! ing this spring, as well as last, to keel
entirely to one definite color scheme
Lace applique is still fashionable and II
used on the handsomest gowns, being con
| sidered particularly smart on the nun'
yelling gown, as the material is heav!
enoughto warrant more substantial kint
of embroidery. To get a very light ant
pretty effect the sleeves can be. made O
chiffon OF precisely the same shade as thu
dress, with a band of shirring about fou
inches in width, then left very full ant
with broad cuff reaching almost to thu
elbow This chiffon sleeve Is PARTICULAR!
] attractive in the light cloth or chiffol
cloth gown, as. the two materials seem tt
blend particularly well together,
| In the darker shades, as well as in tn
| gray and tan, the Jacket and skirt o
nuns yelling will be much worn. Thi
material, made up over silk, Is smar
enough for almost, any form. Of earl!
spring wear, and il; the shade be dark i
quite appropriate for travelling, as wei
as being deliciously cool. The JACKIE
should be short but it IS difficult to So,
just what style Of coat will be most fash
ionable. The boIero is probably the new
est SO far, but almost every day one cal
see at the smart tailors' and dressmakers
some new form Of the cloth REFER o
bolero Jacket.
4 Dainty Gowns for Summer Wear.
Women who are thoughtfully beginning
i to get spring and summer frocks unde
way will find desirable ideas in two tina