The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-05-17
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New York May 15.--As the season
hdvanqes and the summers OUTFIT il
completed or near completion leisure is
given for the more strictly decorative
side Of the dressmakng and the extra
gowns that may be needed. but could
not be decided upon untn the essentials
OF the wardrobe were attended to.
II there is surplus OF material or a
few dollars left over after the necessities
are obtained It win be wise for those
planning to spend the season IN hotels
or Summer colonies to have one or two
extra evening gowns on hand. These
can be compassed with far less expense
than the usual winter BAH dresses The
dance dress and dinner gown for sum-
mer evening may be or net. chiffon or
maline. and for less formal functions
many charming organdles and new white
muslins have been prepared
For the benefit cf the woman who
hasn't TIE patience and time TO achieve
an deliberately simple dress OF lace and
embroidery ara MULE with its flower
Significance. It viii be joyful news to
learn that really smart lingerie gowns
are made Of alternate rows OF batiste.
mule ani lawn. from one TO three inches
In width. and lace Of the same width or
wider 1t IS smart to shirr or cord
these plain bands and 20 feave one here
aud there quite plain. Also the lace
should be Of different widths While
Nalenciennes IS the most seryiceable OF
washable laces other sorts are employed,
as well as footing and fish net. This
IS very effective, made Of plain crochet
chains looped together In order 10
make train on such dresses the bands
OF material are cut quite wide in the
hack for the last two OF thre rows.
Spangied robe gowns are never really
suitable for lot weather wear. being
more or less heavy and dazzling. Jet
ted bla,,; net or black ipce. with pattern
picked out is permissible for the ma
urer matrou. a sprigged net IN white
was recently made for young society
woman noted for her simple taste and
un income which puts Il TO the test, as
she IS amply able TO indulge. in any
popular extravaganza. This dress of
net was made 10 wear over whatever
colored silk slip she might choose. and
so arranged that the separate rosettes
and bows and sashes in her collection
might be chosen accordingly.
Tn sleeves were puffed to reach the
elbow. finishing with three rows Of
gathers and frill OF lace. The baby
waist had a tiny frill of the same lace
to finish the Dutch neck. The skirt
WAS gathered 10 meet the gathers al
/ The belt line OF tho waist and the bot.
/ tom OF the skirtwas finished in a deer
out ready to wear with H. with a twisi
OF pearl beads to be tied close about
/ the throat with butterfly bow Of tn,
ribbon and another ribbon bow for the
hair held in place by n gilt butterfly
The whole effecr was as dainty and airs
and graceful as the owner and wearer
Decorations for the haiR are matters
Of Importance ana often maze or maj
the whole costume. Had my younl
friend chosen, instead OF the gilt but
terfly. one OF the elaborate combs 8,
much h favor. her whole costume woul,
hD,ve suffered from the heavy incon
gruity. These combs. however are mos
attractive and becoming. II possible
/ they should be selected only Of the bes
material But let only tse black haired
the dark-skinned. choose the beautifu
silver combs. for only the bruaette cai
wear them effectively. Every shade o
hair and complexion Is safe with tor
toiSe smell. us UntS ana uENtS an'
colorings blend becomingiv with ever.
shade OF hnir. tho the darl. brown hai
takes the most kindly to Il
An Easter bride, noted for her tlst
and originality did not take kindly L
the flower muff. She carried lnstea,
a prayer book bound in pure white vel
vet. with three ribbon markers. th
six ends reaching almost 20 tho bottor
Of tho dress. AT Intervals these FL
ends were tied with lilies OF tie valles
making an effect OF a shower bouque
IA "a charming aud novel way THE ria
bon was pure white and a third Of al
inch wide.
This same bride had a most com
|, plete yet simple OUTFIT Among th
everyday dresseS was one with q skin
Of vague indefinite plaid IN soft sra
ana blue. with waist Of pale afa
silk with tiny silver buttors and ioos
jacket Of blue to blend with Ne biue /
the skirt a erny rough straw sailor wit
5 gray ribbon bows and a bunch OF Mar
? guerites completed the sensible am
pretty utility gown The travelling drei
was OF dark blue mohair. II had w
coats OF the same material a long on
silk lined ana Handsomely stitched, an