Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-30

they are always very much shorter than
the tulie ones.
AS to FORM a princess effect of some
sort is without doubt the last Cry for the
wedding frock but II may be accomplished
by a polonaise as well as by high gtrdle
skirt.
. gown pictured of duchesse satin and
Brussels lace shows one of the models
which now bears this quaint title AT the
fastening of the polonaise which is accom-
plished at the left, is hung a spray of
orange buds. The skirt is of tulle over net,
put on in puffs, and all of the lace is hung
over tulle and edged with little ruches of 1t.
AS to the length of skirts, in the newest
and especially the fanciful modes great
change is observed.
Hints in Fabrics.
The newest lengths for saltar skirts
scarcely more than train, many of them,
indeed. following almost the round fall of
everyday jupes. The effect of these is de-
cidedly more Juvenile than the immensely
long trains once worn, and with the slight
decoIletage many bodices affect the entire
robe displays almost childish prettiness.
Especially is this little-girl-party look
achieved when the textures used are airy
and youthful. soft. simply-patterned silks,
chiffon, tucked net. novelty gauZes, etc.
A silk or satin coat sometimes accom-
panies a chiffon lace or gauZe skirt of some
description. The models for these are all
on the old court order, the cuts following
the several Louis designs and the buckles,
buttons and Iaces used matching In stateli-
ness. The cut of the average bridal bodice
is high al the neck. but sleeves all halt at
the elbow or above, and many are put in
quite low to give long shoulder look.
Becoming Styles.
Two gowns shown with the one described
depict also late and becoming styles. The
central gown is of white chiffon velvet,
decked with chiffon and knots of orange
blossoms The net veil has lace edge and
the lace cravat is of the same pattern. The
third frock has a coat of Louis XIV bro
cade and skirt of chiffon bordered with
silver empire ribbon. light touch OF sill
yer through the brocade of the coat
matches the dainty foot trimming, and
bow OF silver ribbon Is put at the bust of
the coat.
Many are the odd and useless presents
given brides, but a French authority of
prominence now chronicles something to-be
desired indeed. For wear on the wedding
day" writes this lady. 1.-The Partisan bride
of fashionable setting Is presented with a
rich ermine scarf-as important an access
sorry as her Veil. As a rule ii is adorned all
round with a huge ruche or chIccOree
(friIls) of Malines lace or white chiffon 1t
is thrown round the shoulders, under the
veil, for the drive to and from the church
Very often the black points are removed
for the occasion, or rather added afterward,
for they double the value of the fur
French advices also put a very sharp
embargo against some of the new shades
of white for veil gowns. Only the snowIest
grades of white may accompany the veil
and wreath, but with a hat gown, especially
If 1t is of cloth, the oyster and biscuit
shades are admissible. In Paris, however,
few brides are married without the veil,
and even here the charming glamour of
tulle and orange blossoms is TOO overwhem-
ing to be resisted.
Simple Effects.
Some late trousseaux displayed by smart
makers show effects as simple as splendid
One little going-away frock, for example,
was only of cashmere, in a pale fawn
shade. with touches Of old green. Little