Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-15
The Clinging Skirt
Sinuous in Effect

CilnRinE lines once more prevail, and
whatever the trimming the shape is usu-
ally the samoa modification of the old
time bell or umbrella skirt. So closely do
these skirts cling round the hip and even
below that with the wide flare at the bot
tom many or the late gowns are positively
s!nuous In effect. Very sheer materials are
usually weighted BY a heavy trimming at
the bottom. such as bands OF taffeta, satin
or heavy lace. Indeed. every arrangement
Of fiat trimming seems in favor, provided
# does not interfere with the graceful,
sweeping line for which the thanks are
due To The FIRST empire,
Trimming for Muslins.
For the summer frucks or spriggAd mus
lin. spotted foulari or lowered lawn. the
most attractive trimming to the bodice
would be wide hretercs of flct lace. Dor
dered on either s.ic with a band Of satin
IN pale colors. cut on the cross and match
ing n tone the patti m on the groundwork
of the material. y SIT Of trimmings such
these. hemnei with. SILK q" satin in dit-
fe~snt co.oGs would form most Use nj ad-
junrt to a dress Of spotted or plain white
mus in. ana II q waist belt and rat were
chosen To match. rrmgl' tg.y different as
perls could Sc given 20 the original simple
dress at minimum of expense.
SGUTC~ coats No must EaTr nova lays.
however useless trey may prove for warmth
or service. TIE FreuChicst and most orig
inal one that has vet been shown IS made
an almost exact counterpart of one of
Madame Putterfly's costumes. but instead
OF soft satin the dark gray ground is of
Glmy chiffon. This is fairly covered with
an exquisite design in palest gray en-
lroidrry. The gown over which IL is sup
posed "a he worn is Of pale gray chiffon
cloth. matching the embroidery
Cleaning Lace.
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lace is to cover a board with linen and pin
the lace to it. TGen pass the board several
times through warm, sOapy water after
ward taTough clean tepid water to thor
oughIy rinse. If there remain any dirty
spots they can be dabbed with a sponge
dipped in warm soapN water until the stain
disappears, then again rinsed. Shake the
board gently. and put up to dry. on no
account must the lace he rubbed or
squeezed II ironing be necessary place
the lace face downward on the ironing
board, which has been covered with sew
eral folds of soft flannel and piece of
cambria. Then place piece of thin muslin
over the lace. and press carefully with a
hot iron.
Pique Is again smarter summer fabric
for tailored gowns. A particularly smart
model has a boX-plaited skirt and box
plated blouse cut low at the neck and
without sleeves. This waist is worn with
lingerie blouse Falling sleeves, dropping
hat brims and less defined waist line are
some of the prevailing styles in early
fashions.
Costume for Flower Dance.
The skirt for a Gala lily costume could
be of accordion pleated tarletan. yellow
with an overskirt of white sateen mex
pensive silk. the latter cut to represent the
lily petals. hip yoke also cut into points
will be of the green and arranged to run
above the waist line in corsage belt effect.
. " he nf ifa md hsa
green and white puff sleeves will be caught
up with sprays of crepe paper lilies. Shoes
and stockings will be white. and the head
dress will be large inverted crepe paper
lily.