Evening star., 1909-07-10
Lovely 9eI6nolP Of NessaIlne and Vd1encIennes

"kimono." which is designed for use on
the sleeper on a long 'cross-continent trip.
is edged down the front with bands OF
the dotted fouard. and a turnover collar
Of the foulard may he left loosely open or
tied up snugly about the throat with the
blue necktie attached. The sleeves. while
very roomy. are not in loose kimono style.
but are in bishop shape. with wide cuffs
of the blue foulard. This garment fastens
securely all the way down the front and
there are deep pockets into which may be
slipped small articles which must be car
ried to the sleeping car dressing room.
So beautiful are the tea coats and gowns
for summer afternoon wear at home. or.
the French say. Chez sol" with ones
selD' that only connoisseur in things
Sartoria can assert whether they al
afternoon or evening gowns. The classic
drapery effects were seized upon immedi-
ately by the artistic designers of neglfge
wear. for these graceful. flowing lines of
course lend themselves particularly we'll
to the soft. limp materials OF which tea
gowns are made.
A blue dotted net tunic over pale blue
silk mousseIine and topped by a blue sat
in coatee embroidered with pearls Is gor-
geous enough for a dinner costume. A
tea gown of black net incrusted with
white lace medallions and mounted over
apple green satin is indescribably elegant
and distinguished in character. The lines
of these tea gowns cleverly suggest every
line and curve of the figure without ever
limiting at snug lining or whalebone.
and. while having fullneSs about the
feet. these robes fall in long limps, grace
full folds about the limbs, with trailing
length upon the floor Sometimes fringed
scarfs or broad. soft sashes are knotted
about the hips or run through slashes in
the material, the ends falling heavily over
the skirt.
4 most lovely bridal tea gown of blue
chiffon cloth has a cream lace over tunic
which hangs in straight lines over the
pale blue slip. This lace tunic is buttoned
down the back with small crochet buttons.
and through Sits cut in the lace and but
tonholed al the edges pale mauve satin
ribbon is threaded, descending under the
arms to tie in loose knot with hanging
ends at the back of the hips. A similar
ribbon passes through slashes in the lace
tunic just below the hips. the ends of the
ribbon being tied at the sides I'm soft
dropping bows. The sleeves are of tucked
blue chiffon and the neck is cut out in A
little square. The lace tunic is not Joined
under the arms except by the ribbon bows
at the hips. and the girlish grace and
loveliness of this rich yet simple robe can
scarcely be imagined
Another bridal-or trousseau-tea gown
shows a coat of white net mounted over
a whole frock of similar material Both
coat and frock are embroidered with dots
in band effect, and crochet balls edge the
panels of the coat. Pin tucking and val
insertion add to the daintiness of this
charming costume, of which photograph
is shown
The tea gown, of white albatross is very
dainty. and has trif1e more warmth than
the thin affair of net or silk. Such a tea
gown may be donned on the chilly sum-
mer afternoons in the mountains when
rain and wind without make a cozy tea
hour over a wood fire very delightful.
This graceful gown, which falls in almost
classic folds from neck to hem, is dainti-
fed by the hand-embroidered scalloping
which trims the upper portion. The
sleeves and little collarless yoke are OF
white tucked null.