The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-04
THE FASHIONS.
TEMPTING CREATIONS FOR THE
 our OF DOOR FETE

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 ings That are Noticeably Smart.
 For those whom the out-of-dor fete is conspicuous feature of their sum mer pleasures, this season offers some peculiarly appropriate and attractive gown creations, and number of very charming accessories.
 No form of entertaining admits of more leeway n the matter of dress ing than out-of-door fetes, and none re- qulres a more strict observance of the unwritten law of good taste. For the woman of limited means who yet de- sires to follow the trail of the fashion. able world, the garden party season is the hey-day of the whole year, for she may revel to her hearts content in in- expensive muslins, mulls, lawns, and soft linens, and while they be fresh dainty, and well-made, compete without embarrassment among her more af- fluent associates.
 4tttOAA46 SbAOOs lAAAloIC AClllIClILClllI anu a nice sense of the "eternal fitness of things" are a better commodity in the social world than an unlimited pocket book, and without the former the lat ter becomes hindrance rather than help.
 Unfortunately designed for wear at these "sunshine'* parties as they are frequently called, are long, those bear ing Paris stamp invariably so, and even then the worst has not been told, for not only are they long, often lying for two or three inches on the floor or ground. but they dip very perceptibly in the back
 For the warmest days even the linens and thin silks give way to the filny batostes and sherest of mulls which thus far show no disposition toward simplicity, but, on the contrary are more ornate, if possible, than ever Ruffies and skirts, ruchings and frills of all sorts are more closely gathered, more fluffy than ever, and several variations of the all-ruff1e gown are seen.
 One of these worn by one of the visit ing English girls at a recent Newport fete attracted much admiring comment The foundation of the frock, which was of natural color batiste was cut en princesse, the skirt with thirteen gores fiaring broadly at the bottom. Just below the hips at every seam a panel of embroidered batiste was inset. This panel, although quite full, was fastened at Intervals for five or six inches at the top. by tapes sewed underneath thus preserving the contour of the figure Zach of the thirteen gores, which of course, were very narrow, was trimmed ali the way up the skirt and tight-ft- ting bodice with frills of butter-coored wash lace somewhat less than an inch wide. The gathers, as a whole, had been pressed to the shape of the figure so that there was no suggestion of a want of symmetry. Only a French mo- diste, however could have accomplished the feat of preserving such lines and curves with that mass of ruff1ed lace and null, but as 1t was it well deserved the lavisr praise it received,
 Exquisite frocks of different sort are fashioned out of the handkerchief linen, which may be had so fine as to resemble batiste and is more satis- factory except for the most elaborate occasions, as it has more body, and therefor does not become so easily crushed. Basses of tucks overlaid with English eyelet embroidery or fine braid ings, often in most intricate designs, are used fin their making, while hand embroidery and lace and Hamburg in- sertings have lost none of their popu- larity.
 One material which has struggled hard for favor has at last achieved it's end, and Brussels and all the nets are now noted among the most exclusive trous, seaus. Nets have been worn ever since introduction, but always with more or less hesitancy. Now the modistes have sent them up to first place by giving them chiffon or null Things in place of the heavier taffeta ones, and in this manner they arde become wonderfully satisfactiry for summer evening wear Some of the nets vii even wash nicely, while all of them are easily cleaned by the dry process.
 For cool days-and even midsummer is not exempt from a cold wave-theer are & number of silk and silk and wool weaves new this season, such as 'voil- cites" closely woven voile having a tiny check marked off with a very fine silk thread "chiffonette," which comes in all of the delicate shades, as well as black and white, and is very like chiffon, with more lastings qualities making up into the most delightful of demi-evening gowns, and several light weight wool fabrics, which are oftenest seen in skirts with thin silk or net waists at the forenon bridge parties held at every hotel or wherever there may be quorum of summer guests.
 Harking back to the nets, not only have they attained to distinction as a dress material, but they are used in various other ways, None of the para sols are more fetching than those in which one or another of the nets figure. One beauty has a chiffon top cut in star points to the depths of ten inches, underneath which Is a lovely figured net the colors of the softest shades of pink, and bordering the whole-that is forming the outer edge of the parasol- are three bias folds of the chiffon, laid one above the other.
 Net hats are very generally worn in place of the lingerie ones. For these the dotted nets are prettiest and are