Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-08-04
THE SUMMER GIRL AND
HER SUMMER GOWNS

more noted as the season advances in
the popularity of cotton dresses over
silk and the temporary decline of the
evening gown. We find ourselves en-
joying the freedom and simplicity in
dress that comes from summer life in
the open. Informality Is the keynote.
Cotton dresses, it must be remembered,
are not necessarily cheap because they
are cotton. There is no fabric more
dainty, more desirable than a nice
weave of cotton-nor more costly. for
that matter, IL one has luxurius tastes
and means.
The demand for cotton fabrics this
summer has been unprecedented. has
been SO great in fact that prices have
been raised considerable. 1t is advis
able. in the light Of this fact, that
those who are economically inclined
should buy their next summers cotton
now. for prices are sure 10 take anoth-
er jump in 1908. The demand will, no
doubt, be much greater because women
are beginning to appreciate the posi-
bilities and beauties Of cotton for fine
gowns.
However conspicuous the tremendous
vogue of cotton may be, silks still pre-
vail to a certain extent-especially the
pongees, which term includes the ra-
jahs and standings, that may be found
in all weights, colors and finishes and
at prices that range widely enough to
suit various pocketbooks. These silks
are especially economical in wear be-
cause they may be easily cleaned at
home with naptha.
Many well-dressed women are OBJ
tanning the effect Of silk by wearing
suits of heavy linen often in the natur-
al colors. Muslins. lawns and dimi-
ties, of course. still have their usual
number of wearers, and always appear
summary.
For those who prefer silks" Mrs.
Osborn continues, I'VE are designing
some wonderfully pretty things. among
which is a dress / will describe for
you. The material is the richest of
messaline silk, dark brown. The skirt.
otherwise plain, has an irregular
flounce around the bottom and W the
side almost to the waist. In the little
embroidered bolero coat, sleeveless and
with huge armholes, / have originated
development of the bretelle idea.
The coat is little more than bretelles
fastened under the arms.
For dress occasions, lingerie gowns
are completely in the ascendant. A
model that has recently aroused much
favorable comment is one Of white ba-
tiste with an unusually handsome V
shaped corsage of Renaissance-em-
broidery. The skirt. also embroidered.
IL unanimously ruffied about the feet.
the whole effect being indescribably
cool and fluffy.
The lingerie styles this season are
airy. smart and exquisite, well match
Ing woman's infinite variety. Another
dress on this order is cut princess with
unique fastenings in the shape of tiny
pearl buttons straight up the front be-
ginning a little above the knee and ex-
tending almost to the top of the bodice.
the latter being elaborated with inser-
tions Of dotted net. The bottom OF
the skirt is made with a full fiounce
OF course the vogue for thin dresses
has brought out the need for many
wraps. Little coats of all descriptions
are provided for all occasions. many of
them picturesque and made of all ma
terials from silk to calico. Some very
smart ones are shown fashioned Of
India prints or embroidered calico.
lined throughout with chiffon. When
hat and parasol are needed they are