The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-27
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FASHIONS AND FANCIES.

New York, Jan. 27.-At last the sum
mer fabrics are really spread upon the
counters and purchasers are busy not
only for the coming season, but the
people who lead in modes must have
their usual supply for the Southern
resorts.
The very prettiest of the new goods
are the Japanese silks. The material
washes perfectly, being mixture of
silk and cotton, glossy and supple
Although listed under the head of
wash goods" the clever woman buys
this charming material and makes it
into pretty frocks for informal or
home functions, to be worn now and
later to be in readiness as part of
the summer outfit.
Skirts continue circular in shape
They are made to fit tightly about the
hips either by tucks or embroidery
used yoke fashion, put on in bands al
ternating with the goods. Sometimes
the tucks are lengthwise, short in the
center front and longer at the sides.
Sometimes the bodice is tucked at the
waist line to correspond with the
tucks in the skirt, giving the effect OF
a one-piece or princess dress. The
Dutch or round neck is the favorite
finish about the bust, with always ell
bow sleeves. The skirts are made to
touch the floor and some are made
with demi-train. The heavy linens are
made of course with high necks, but
even these have elbow sleeves. The
skirts OF the linens, however, are not
so long as the muslins and silks. They
are much tucked and embroidered.
The latest corset covers to be worn
under the silks and muslins are of
white taffeta or silk jerseys All are
coned little to shape the figure. Some
of the linen covers come with deli
cately colored embroidery, such is
tiny flowers in natural colors, forget
me-nots, rOsebuds and viOlets
OF the elaborate evening dresses be-
ing prepared for Easter receptions and
spring social functions one ordered
by a leader in fashions is worth no
ting. Black liberty satin was the found
alton, cut in la Princess and fitting
perfectly. Over this was full skirt,
and elaborate waist net, embroidered
in jet. Liberty satin is most durable
and desirable material for evening
dresses. 1t is capable of much grade
and beauty. A costume of this ma
terial will stand any amount of wear
and submit we'll to any amount of
cleaning. White liberty satin is the
most suitable material for the frock
of the debutante, unless tulle or chjf-
fon or some light, airy fabric is pre-
ferred.
The young daughter of Mrs. ]. West
Roosevelt, a relative OF President
Roosevelt, appeared recently at din
ner dance in a charming little gown.
The material was pale pink liberty.
The skirt was shirred at the waist
some four inches in depth in close
rows From this shirring the skirt
fell gracefully. At the bottom were
five narrow, overlapping ruffles, about
two inches wide in all, the top ruffle
finished with white shell lace. The
bodice was cut with low round neck.
white tulle and shell lace for trim
ming, with a bertha fuffle of the lib
erty, edged with tiny ruching of the
tulle. This bertha passed over the top
of the sleeves, and at the shoulder was
held in place by tiny oval wreaths Of
very small pink roses. The sleeves
were puffs of tulle, two-thirds to the
elbow, finished with tiny bands of the
SILK. The girdle was of pink liberty
satin ribbon six inches wide, tackled
to fit the figure. but neither shirred
nor In folds. At the back was a long
oval the width of the girdle made Of
the tiny pink roses. From below this
buckle the ribbon fell in two straight
sash ends nearly to the hem Of the
gown. I. s, Il
For the hair there was an ornament
made of the roses to- match those IN
the frock. 5Sss s.itsS 81, 81 u
The sleeves of all evening dresses
are almost universally made In larxal
,puffs Of lace of tulle reaching hearly
to the elbows and finished In banas0f8
velvet or satin or whatever tho -
tefial Of the whole.
bracelets Of Al sorts aud kinas an