Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-30

Among necessary accessories the wedding
gown is of first Importance. While the
time-honored ivory satin will always be
worn, there are variations which only in
crease its richness. AS this is the season
for hand embroidery and other results of
Ireland's handiwork we find the Irish lace
adjoining some of the finest of the new we'd
ding gowns. One gown which has just
been imported for the trOusseau of fair
bride is of q fine white satin damask with
out pattern or design woven upon it. This
is fashioned after the new straight front
princess design, a hounce of exquisitely
fine Irish crochet trimming all around the
foot, some of ii yard or so in depth, and
this continued upward in a design that
covers each and every seam, narrowing to-
ward the top. The entire front between
the single darts is of solid crochet and
the back is managed in a similar manner.
The entire sleeve is of the crochet, as is the
part across the shoulders, and everywhere
is there double chiffon under the lace to
give it soft finish.
The lace robes are quite as much favored
and appear in new and bewitchng styles.
The rich satin gown in its pure simplicity
will always grace the bridal day and the
heirloom lace will ever be its companion.
The brides going away" gown must be
next considered. This is not an arbitrary
matter, but one which is settled in any
way TO prease the lady. The only requisite
OF the travelling outfit is that it be fresh,
and yet many prefer to wear gowns that
have been worn, so as to do away with all
bridal appearances. The tailored suit is
most appropriate for going away, and
broadcloth. taffeta or Birmingham will
clOthe the bride properly and becomingly.
The going away" hat should be small
and harmonZing with the tone of the
gown.
Bridal lingerie is of Increasing loneliness.
The finest is that made of the sheer hand
toe liz,
of lace and ribbon Much of the new lin
gerie Is embroidered not with the monogram
of the Tearer, but with her whole first
name Monograms are entirely passe. The
hand embroidery appears in dainty designs
upon ChCmiseS and corset covers. Even the
rutiies upon the drawers are adorned with
tiny Wreaths of daisies or forget-me-nots.
RUiiles are often button holed in scaIlops
about the edge, and button holes through
which 10 run ribbon are also examples of
exquisite hardiwork.
Stockings are Of all kinds and conditions;
many silk ones display embroidered flow
ers, leaves or butterflies in a wonderful
array Of colors. the supporting classics
matching the color of the lovely needle
work. Lisle in plain and open work models
Is quite as genteel as ii has been for the
past few seasons. and the bride will have
her largest supply of these.
The short skirts are shorter and the long
ores longer than last season, so the foot
covering for nilady must be more attrac-
tive.
In general shape the walking shoes are
little changed from last summre. Patent
leather, caIfskin brown leather and gun
metal kid are the materials for the walk
ing shoes For nice wear the bride must
have SHOES to match her gowns. The sea-
sons mafk of smartness is in symphony
of color. If miladys gown be of lavender,
her hat, parasol and gloves must be in the
same tone and her shoe tops should be of
lavender leather. while the lowers are of
black patent leather. White canvas and
leather shoes are to be much worm and
great Improvement has been made in the
fashloning Of these ties
With the short sleeve popularity must
come the variety of elbow-length gloves
and the bride who cannot afford pair of
gloves to match every gown, would do well
u have several pairs of long black and
white gloves. The silk gloves are very
mcd.sh and come in every shade and length
at very moderate prices
Another thing which the bride should
own IS a raincoat, for though II may be
all sunshine within 1t will not always be
sunshine without. The woman of today is
n woman of movement. of outdoor life, Of
travel and Of social life. and all of this
she INDUCES in regardless Of wind and
weather. Of season and of circumstance
For all sorts Of weather there are the
suUrtcSt of English rdiuCOats waterproof
u the last thread, and so attractive in
general appearance that their use fer sun
shiny days as well as stormy cnes is a
habit highly approved by Dame Fashion.
Some of the smartest Of the rainproOf
wraps are made OF silky Siciliene in a
Light mastique or putty shade.
There IS the smart travelling or tourist
coat of Irish tweed In which the perfec-
ton of tailoring is seen. These are de-
cidedly rnannish in the lines of collar ard
lapeIs and show the godet seam or fold in
the center of the back Then there are
the Notwithstanding little silken coats
which consume no small amount of ma
:erial. These follow the extreme godet. cut,
the coat hanging in full folds from the
shoulder. on these coats are often found
box pieat panels adorned with buttons and
soutaChe braid.
The evening and reception gowns follow
decidedly the styles of the Louis Sieze
period. Entire costumes and especially the
sleeves and decollete bOdlces have doubt
less been inspired by the paintings of the
court women of this time. 1t is a pretty
style, but rather ornate for the average
woman. A fetching evening gown for q