Arizona republican., 1907-10-24
BY DOROTHY DALE.

of course much depends on the kind of
 wedding in prospect in planning the
 gowns for the occasion. and what would
 be very charming and picturesque for
 large church wedding would hardly he
 suitable for small home affair This especially applies to the costumes of the bridesmaids and maid O; honor bridal gown being very much the same style whether the wedding is large or small one-that Is the conventional white, made with a sweeping train
 Various materials are now fashionable for the wedding robe-such as chiffon. chiffon cloth. satin finished crepe and various other semi-transparent fabrics. but after ell nothing Is quite so effective and essentially ''bride-Iike' as ivory white satin The bridal gown shown In the drawing Is an excellent example CT the mode of the present. season. and Is well adapted to the display of fine lace. Cream liberty satin was used for this model, the trimming being of Brussels lace forming a fchu. The yoke was Of hand.tucked chiffon ard lace and the sloeves had graceful little caps of satin and lace. The high girdle. which was
 
 was of the material. and the train was very long and sweeping. cluster Of orange blossoms was arranged where the fchu crossed In front. just few inches above the belt and on the head was worn . coroDet of orange blossoms. beneath which the tulle vel was arranged The drawing to the right of the plate would be an excellent design for bridesmaids gown. the effect of the model being de- cidediy unusual. White satin of a sort quality was used. the bodice being deco rnted with applied embroidery in delicate pastel colorihgs This embroidery was used on the wide Japanese sleeves. the edges Of which were finished by bias fold of pale blue satin. There was also a straight band of the color applied across the lower part of the bodice. back and front. The plastrOn and sleeves were of flet lace. and above the girdle was crossed band of velvet ribbon. the ends In front slipped through gilt buckle. The lace vest or plastron was overlaid on each side with a folded b,as strip of pale blue satin, as explained by the drawing. The skirt vas in graceful train length and had a six inch band of filet lace in- serted above the deep hem. The hat worn with tbis costume was of pale blue satin, trimmed with white feathers and aigrettes.
 If in copying this frock. 1t Is found rather difficult to find the colore1 silk applique trimming a charming effect could be gained by using bOrdered satin for the sleeves ct cetera, or lace applique. which come. now worked fin with delicate colors. could be used. If anyone Is clever with the paint brush. exquisite results can be gained by painting border in water coiors. introducing little hand embroid- cry into the design here and there.
 The third gown pictured was designed as a brides going away costume. The model was in hyacinth blue chiffon broadcloth, made with a bolero coat with Japanese sleeves. The front of the little boiero crossed, ending in tabs. and there was a shawl collar and belt of corded silk of tbe same shade. Soutache braid and little braid drop ornaments trimmed the coat, and silver buckles of antique design fastened the tabs 10 the girlle in front The skirt was sewn in groups of plaits. This model would be suitable for re ception or theater wear and could be copied in various colorings. discussion of other trousseau frocks will have to be postponed to some future l time. as the subject is rather long one; nevertheless a few suggestions may be of