The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-08
chiffon to which the name of chiffon cloth"
Ia sometimes oonfusinplY annlied.

chiffon to which the name of chiffon cloth"
Is sometimes oonfusingly applied.
This chiffon really wears exceedingly
we'll as chiffons go, and will stand much
pressing and freshening. The color Of the
gown was a most delicious green, light and
delicate, yet with considerable chara cter.
1t was made in a modified Empire design,
with draped and flowing sleeves and shout
der drapery, all afoam in creamy valen-
ciennes and with soft satin ribbon of a
yellowish pink tone, blending perfectly
with the green, folded about the short waist
line and knotted among the laces on the
breast.
The bottom of the robe was inset with
~valenciennes insertion above a group OF
narrow, lace edged frills and the whole
robe was made up over clinging Liberty
satin matching the chiffon. In the same
case with this model was another entirely
Of valenciennes lace, trimmed in little folds
Of apricot satin and apricot satin ribbons
n made over apricot satin and chiffon.
Crepes, plain or lowered, are always
popular with the designers Of ~negliges,
and many Of the best models are carried
out in this perennial favorite. Combina-
tons OF valenciennes lace and embroidered
batiste or Of valenciennes and cluny are
the usual thing for trimming such gowns
and matinees; and the popularity Of cluny
is noticeable, throughout the province
Of the neglige, az in all departments of
woman's dress this season.
Little matinees of pink or light blue crepe
are cut half low at the throat and have a
fiat yoke formed Of the trimmings already
mentioned. Delightful little flowing sleeves
open up the outer or the inner seam and
held together by tiny bows, are particu-
larry liked; and BOWS of the same size are
frequently set down the yoke front, while
from a larger knot at the bust fall floating
ends.
Avery attractive matinee of this class was
In peach pink crepe and the sleeves wero
formed entirely Of alternating bands Of crepe
and valenciennee insertion, with a frill of lace
running around the bottom and up the
outer edges, where the sleeve was left
open to the shoulder and held loosely by
four little bows of pink satin ribbon. Three
bands OF crepe, alternating with three
bands OF valenciennes bordered the bottom
Of the matinee, with a lace frill set on the
lowest band OF insertion and continuing
up the front.
bJNSly uDWcIou SlrpSS HANG Siui HhhB
little jackets, though there is preference
shown for the plain materials, and these
Powered crtpes are fashioned into delect-
able tea gowns, made over under slips or
petticoats of sheer white stuff inset with
lace. One such gown, coming from a
famous maker, was caught away from the
petticoat in a quaint pannier effect, recalling
pictures by Vatican or Boucher. n fut-
tering knots Of black velvet ribbon were
tucked in among the shimmering tinted
folds and laces with excellent results.
Eoliennes ard silk voi!es ere serviceable
and pretty to, gown tufts: and, among the
very sheer tol gown materials, the sub
stantiI nets are desirable. Az his been
slid, the Empire modes influence these sheer
negliges, but princess modes also have
their effect, and in this day of picturesque
attire it is often hard to tell where the
reglige ends and the regulation frock
begins.
sYft wool fabrics, suitable for dainty