Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
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about it which would make Il
There is a very thin quality Of crepe
de chine that makes up we'll in ac-
cordion plated effects. These are al
ways fashionable, and the accordion
plated gown is charming thing for
any one to whom II is becoming. II It
It is to be made into a tea gown. the
style that has the long, flowing lines
from shoulder to hem is the best to
choose. The princesse effect can be
given by the plaits being so arranged
in skirt and waist that they come ex-
actly together at the waist line, and
then only a very narrow belt is needed.
with the tea gown that has the long
princesse effect at the back and the
fronts Of some other material-say OF
lace-a girdle is an addition, slipped
through the side seams and brought
we'll down in front, so that the ends
hang down to the very hem of the front
breadths. Combining chiffon and crepe
de chine is an effective fashion for this
style of gown, and it is extraordinary
how attractive the combination is-the
underskirt or petticoat which shows in
front being made of the chiffon while
the body of the gown is Of the crepe de
chine. On the chiffon can be entire
deux of lace, while on the crepe de
chine there can be a border either OF
Persian hand work or embroidery on
the material itself. The waist cut open
at the neck and having elbow sleeves
showing, IL so desired, undersleeves Of
lace, is extremely becoming; and there
can be a note Of the picturesque intro
duced IL that also is becoming to the
wearer.
In other words while q general OUT
line of style is demanded in all such
gowns the becoming must not be lost
sight of and the lines of the figure must
be consulted, for on stout woman too
much material and too much accordion
plating does not look graceful, whereas
slender woman looks especially well
In the gown of the same design.
Gowns Of Lace and Muslin
Among the luxuries of this season
are the house gowns Of lace and muslin
lingerie gowns so called-that have
made their appearance in such quan-
titles this year. Dotted swiss, en-
broidery batiste, English open work
embroidery, and all the over lace form
the basis of these gowns, which are
most exquisite in appearance and ex-
tremely costly. The lace entire deux is
used on all the different materials,
while the rows of hemstitching taken
in connection with the lace give light
and airy appearance that looks very
summerlike and attractive. The batiste
in it's natural color-which is paler
tint than pongee but of the same hue
seems especially in demand. 1t is
trimmed with lace, either white or Of
the same coloring, and then ribbons OF
some becoming color are seen in the
girdle or sash; for sashes are much in
fashion and both plain and figured rib
bons are used.
Such gowns require further expense
on account Of the petticoats to be worn
with them. These must needs be made
UP with falls and ruff1es of embroidery
and lace. and yet the whole effect is so
satisfactory and the gown so useful
that most women think it best to econ
omize in some other direction and to
have this gown the principle one in the
wardrobe.
Tea gowns are indescribably attrac-
tive, and while those intended for win
ter can be made Of heavier fabric and
more elaborately trimmed, they are not
more expensive nor smarter than are
those for summer. Again, lace and en-
broidery must needs oe used, and the
amount that can be used is almost in
calcuable. A long loose coat fitted in at
the back and with straight front is the
effect given at first glance at many of
the newest models. The gown itself
is made Of flounces and ruff1es of lace
or muslin, as the case may be, so that
the coat opens over a front Of the lace,
Accordion Plated Chiffon
Chiffon draped over the waist in front
in soft folds and chiffon f1ounces on the
skirt showing under the coat of lace or
embroidery preferably the lace, is a
favorite fashion. While for those who
prefer embroidery to lace, the skirt of
embroidered flounces, one deep, one or
three of medium width and then the
long back made entirely of the all over
embroidery, is both smart and effective.
The embroidered muslins and chiffons.
simply the embroidered polka dot, make
up charmingly both in white and colors.
and marvelously good effects can be
obtained with the dotted muslins made
up over colored lining at comparatively
small expense, remembering, however,
that there must be a lot of lace used
to have the gown look as the latest
fashion demands. There is, fortunately.
great variety in imitation lace, and it
is not necessary in order to secure an