Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-08-08
NEW YORK FASHIONS
Cotton KimOna PinnfOre One of the
Latest Gotham Crcntion-A Fasci-
mating Color.
G.. Il. ID.

New York, August Among the
latest of the smart creations of New
York dressmakers are cotton kimonO
pnafo fore frocks, with square or round
necks. and fascinating "guimpes" or
underslips of embroidered muslin o,
lawn and lace insertion. One of these
frocks was in white linen, with mar
row apple green border and another
was a quaint old fashioned spotted
lilac print Others. more elaborate In
white linen and colorei borders have
applique flowers to match A very
pretty one was of white linen hemmer
with scarlet, against which was a Dor.
der of appliqued peoples. These little
frocks are lovely. carried out in white
washing silk. with borders of various
pastel shades and flowers, and as dain-
| ty and useful as could be desired.
The vogue for immense hair orna.
| mcnts Is another noticeable innova-
tion in New York smart society. In
one case there was a great cluster of
black aspreys, a halfwreath of pink
roses and an immense velvet orna-
ment. sewn with crystals. giving the
browning effect to a lovely pompadour
silk gown. a large bunch of silve,
berries supplemented by bunch Of
laurel leaves, whose glossy foliage ad-
mirably sets off the reflection Of the
silver, was Worn by a fair-haired
woman.
Crystal beads are much in evidence
on the newest black frocks Some
gowns are literally sewn with these
glittering dewlrops, while coral and
gold beads bring quite n new note into
the embroido" IS of the day, and ham
mered aluminium sequins are worn
with beautiful effect
Sashes are favored for both day AMI
evening wear ana in ono case this re-
vival is illustrated by means by float
ing ends of coral net. which fan in en-
pire style from between the shoulders
of the gown. In another instance a
QUAINT blue sash, patterned with moss
rosebuds. is worn in the old-approved
style. This is also seen in a black
satin sash, worn with a striped Tus
sore gown
The two new colors which are now
seen everywhere on the streets of New
York and at all the summer resorts
near by are sandstone and wild mint
The former bids fair to maintain its
populH ity all simmer. and will be
carried aut in wolfe or faced cloth
stitched in blue silk and embroidered
in blue to match, as well as black ana
self color.
rened and fascinating color scheme
was shown In hat AMI frock worn by
a tall and dark woman who was sip
ping something cooling on one of the
hotel roof gardens the other night. The
frock is one that well shows the hes,
trend of fashions for our mid summc.
frocks OF white mousselino de sole
it was a masterpiece of fine work; the
deep bordering of various sized tucks
to the skirt is very original and soft
and the small line of satin down the
front gave pretty lengthening effect
There were soft touches of faintest
blue about the bodice; the little pleat.
cd rosettes and some small bands OF
satin ana the sleeves were most fas.
cinating.
The hat worn with this lovely frocl
was fully worthy of It, and was OBJ
viously made with the one intention
of extreme becominRness. OF yer,
wide dropping shape. 1t was trimmed
solely with one enormous District
fea ther
Dressy little house coats are now
being made of striped peklne silks
/; mainly black, and are very much IN
Vogue. They are charmingly matron
lily. when one is too young for the quail
ifcation. and exceedingly youthful
when youth is on the wane. A charm