The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-25
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New York. July 25.-The sleeveless
coat and sleeveless blouse is a style
that is becoming popular The waists,
however, are not entirely without
sleeves but are cut in such a way that
separate sleeves and chemisette Of
thinner material may be worn. Many OF
the summer costumes which consist OF
coat skirt and sleeveless blouse are
made of linen with the sleeves and
chemisette of batiste in the same tone
as the linen. The sleeveless coats are
considered quite the thing since no
costume that may be worn on the street
appears finished without some fancy
wrap or coat. The little black taffeta
sleeveless coats are exceedingly smart
with a lace waist having narrow ruff
fed sleeves. There are some severely
plain jackets made of linen suitable to
be worn over a simple frock Of wash
able sort. AS the sleeves of the frock
show. it relieves the severeness Of the
tailored coat and the effect is much
prettier than coat sleeves of three
quarter length. The sleeveless coat is
in reality, merely termed this because
of its cut and does not always mean
the jacket without sleeves Very eff
fective are the tailored sleeves applied
in bands and strappings of silk. These
now coats are made of wolfe cloth
linen, fancy silk or cretonne. either
separate or with a skirt of matching
material
The modish New York girl is now
wearing an extremely smart costume in
the morning and early afternoon. Her
hat is the dropping brimmed sailor with
a plain or striped band The collar
and cuffs that are worn are the most
attractive part of the costume for they
are the now ones-the wide turn down
collar which, If fastened to the blouse
is put over the coat and the cuffs are
attached to the coat sleeves. The coat
should always be worn on the street,
to follow the correct style. and the only
time the waist is displayed is at
luncheon or INDOORS. These collars are
fastened with bar pin of some sort
but are more often finished with silk
bow and ends tied loosely or jabot or
cravat of lace. The suits that are
fashionable are strictly tailored. Most
of the coats are made with the fiat,
close sleeves, and are double breasted.
The skirts are preferably gored with
the panel front.
The cashmere gowns are at this time
, receiving the favors for afternoon tot
lettes Both cloth and cashmere dres-
SEES elaborately embroidered have been
, seen at the races. They are very
, dainty and becoming the material be-
, ling embroidered in a polka dot or small
figure with heavier embroidery trim
ming at the foot of the skirt and waist.
, There are no coats to match the skirts,
! for this would be a style too near the
> newest skirt and coat models, but If an
extra wrap is needed, a short fancy
scarf or cape jacket or silk in the exact
shade of the gown IS the correct ac-
mpaniment.
The afternoon or garden party"
frocks are more charming than ever.
for this is the season of muslins. lawns,
mulls and all the sheerest materials
that make the dainty lingerie dresses.
The sheer goods are made over a color
ed foundation whether they are of a
color or of pure white At a recent
garden-party a particularly attractive
frock was seen. 1t was developed in
/ pearl gray silk net, worn over prin-
/ cess foundation Of pink messaline
and was trimmed with pearl gray lace.
The sleeves, extremely long and mar
row, were of net over pink chiffon and
ended in a deep cuff of cream lace. The
bodice was made with a yoke of cream
lace and where this ended was crossed
a handsome piece of gray beaded net
2 showing various shades of pink and
o green at intervals
d There is little to be said about the
e turn-dOwn collars of embroidered linen.
$ They are still popular and there are
S many fluffy little bows to go with them
n However, neckwear on the stock idea Is
gaining more favor especially during
t the warm weather The unlined lace
i stocks that are little higher on the
n sides than in the backand front are
I pretty and comfortable provided they
: point at the sides is not exaggera teddy
T high. Tho top is finished with a single
s and sometimes double frill of lace or
plated net of whichever the stock is
= made. The popularity of wide frills is
|. steadily increasing and the ribbon ruche
b is a favorite to wear with foulard
gingham. batiste or linen, in fact any
one piece morning frock. The ribbon
Is laid in pleats and tackled here and
there to keep the place. This neck fin
: ish is tied with a rather small bow
e There are some very smart outing
d and yachting frocks that are especially
: interesting to the lover of sports.
b have noticed one chic frock made OF
: marine blue mohair and had trimmings
: of blue and cherry red striped taffeta
The skirt was of the circular model
having the inverted box plait in the
} back and fastening at the right OF the
| front over a bias fold of silk In the
| bodice the broad effect was given By
| two wide tucks running from shoulder
lined with a wide bias fold OF tafeta
e and the cuffs were finished in the same
way. The pun sleeves were set in to
e good sized armholes. A removable
d dickie in front had a fold Of silk across
the middle. The last finishing touches
o were silk covered buttons which orna-
a mented the collar. cuffs and top OF the
: front gore. scarf of silk tied in sailors
knot and a red leather belt
FLORENCE FAIRBANKS.