The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-23

frock; but worn over either white or deli
cate color, it would be a delectable thing In
a bridal procession or In brides trousseau,
and our artist sketohed it with that idea
in view.
The coat was Of the full redlngote type,
reaching almost TO the floor and exceed
ingly simple, relying upon the beauty OF
the fine patterned close lace and the grace
Of line for its cachet All Of its borders
we're finished with scallop motifs Of creamy
linen embroidered.
The same firm that exhibits this coat
has among its successes a lace costume
which does not belong in the bridesmaids
category, but richly deserves sketching
and praise. The material Is a fine French
lace Of creamy tint and the frock takes the
form Of loose transparent empire coat
over an under robe.
Wide bands Of rich Irish crochet Trim
10th at and skirt, these bands having
one eA.e straight and one deeply soal-
loped and being used with the soallop
set into the fine lace while the straight
edge forms the border OF coat and skirt
bottom. A fiat collar piece and tabs Of
black velvet embroidered in orange are
the only touches Of color on the coat, and a
narrow band Of black velvet Is set under
the lace at the skirt bottom.
From tho many models with long silk
coat and sheer skirt, all oommepdlng them
selves TO the bridesmaid as suggesting
attractive possibilities, we have chosen
one rather elaborate frook made for a
recent production at one Of the most popu-
lar French theatres. The blouse and skirt
were Of chiffon trimmed IN founces Of
Aencon and the coat Of rose pink chiffon
faille trimmed In Irish lace, but the same
model might be developed more girlishly
and less exp ensively. and any Of the Louis
XIV. coat models carried out in plain or
lowered silk and worn with a sheer skirt
would be picturesque In q bridal pro-
cession, yet servioeable Afterward for
many occasions.
Two simpler froolB included in the large
group would make charming costumes
for bridesmaids, and would not necessarily
DO very costly, especially since they would
be most useful items Of a summer ward
robe after the wedding. One was Of pale
yellow chiffon messalne. with lace hounoes
and narrow bands Of velvet, and the other
Of creamy pink soft tsfieta trimmed In lace
and ribbon
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Rarb these two frocls are worth the attan-
ton Of the woman who is planning her
summer outfit, for, though decidedly mod
ish, they are not too complicated for the
uninspired dressmaker and they do not
demand expensive trimmings OF hand
work.
OF more elaborate class Ia the frock
side by aide with them with its lace and
satin trimming and its applied vreaths of
tiny chiffon roses; yet this model, too,
might be easily copied, and the applique
flower wreaths and garlands are 70 be
found in every first class shop.
For the bride herself the field Of choice
is less vide, and for several seasons past
the brides gown has grown increasingly
simple in line, though moro and mora e1-
quisite Of material
The popularity Of the princesse gown
this season extends into the brides prov
ince, and nothing is lovelier under floating
diaphanous veil than a princess gown
moulded closely to the fgure-always
provided that the figure is one TO lend itself
TO a prfnoesse-and flowing In graceful
folds straight 10 thu hoor.
But the princessO gown demands an