East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-22
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New York.-In spite of the fact
that linen has been worn so many sea-
sons there seems to be no abatement
of the favor shown towards it. More
over as 1t comes in many weights
from a very fine sheer variety suta-
BILE to the dressiest costumes to those
heavier sorts used for walking skirts
and coats, 1t is one of the most used
materials for summer gowns.
The first linen suits, which were
those shown for the Southern trade,
were made upon the plainest lines
long close fitting sleeves. extremely
scant skirts and only slight sugges-
| ton of the empire at the waistline.
| The gown really looks as though the
| material had run short. There is al
ways an absolute absence of any gath
ers or plaits; II there are tucks they
are very tiny and used only as decor
ations, NOT as mediums of any full
ness. There is complete absence Of
any frills, for the linen frock OF the
moment will depend upon elaborate,
heavy embroidery or braiding for its
establishment. Heavy linen and en-
broidory Of the eyelet variety COM
bine to form handsome frocks made
In princess style with a panel yoke
and part sleeves of the embroidery.
For street wear the short skirt after
all is voted quite smart and If worn
for business or for morning wear is
the correct thing.
During the week l saw two gowns
Of linen. One was in deep shade of
old rose trimmed with insets of filet
and the other a delicate soft rose
tinted linen, was beautiful with fin
ish of the embroidery I have spokn
Of
Violet tones in linen bid fair to be
very popular for those who can wear
that color, and while one shade of
mauve or purple may be extremely
trying, another shade may bring out
the best tones of the face, so It is well
to know or try the color next to the
face before buying Then the addition
of soft cream or white lace Will, often
make a dress more becoming than it
would otherwise.
Gray and brown in this popular ma
'tertal are much liked and are colors
generally becoming Some OF these
have invisible stripes or checks, and
others have the fine white pin stripes.
while others have small self-colored
figures. There is pretty brown with
a quarter inch stripe of lighter shade
while a dull pink linen having figure
In II Is used for the cuffs, collar and
revers and outlines the front panel on
the skirt. There are certain shades
of pink and old rose that combine in a
most harmonious way. The suedes
shoes may match the brown of the
dress. the gloves and bag are in brown
suede and the brown hat may have
rose trimmings, or the hat may be |
wholly of old rose. The parasol may |
be of old rose also.
There is no distinctive style used in |
rhe models for linens alone; they are
made on the same lines and follow |
more expensive fabrics. One linen
costume shown was OF mulberry heavy
linen, lin semi-princess mode, having
cream colored yoke finished with a
slessveless coat of heavy linen lace
dyed to match, and while there was
no warmth an extra dressy
effeut was added to its use.
So far We have spoken generally of
hose heavier linens intended for
street and travelling and general wear. (
but great many linens come. fine
and soft and silky in appearance that
make beautiful house and afternoon
Costumes.
A great many black and white eff S
'ects are seen and a new idea is pale
yray and black.