The Washington times., 1909-10-03
Lingerie Styles
Admit of FluffineSS

~ HERE is something about the
frou-frou Of soft Iacee and sheer
lawns swirling like sea foam
about silken ankles and flashing
feet that will lead a woman into rank
extravaganza. and. it might be said in
passinS. reduce man 10 imbecility.
So is it any wonder. that after winter
Of discomfort with directoire styles
which permitted OF only the severcst
lingerie and slips. the Moyen Age cos
tunes are welcomed royalty, If for no
other reason than because OF their
pleated skirts Once more may the
woman who loves frills and frippery-
and what woman dOesn't-whip miles OF
lace onto miles Of insertion and sprinkle
adorable bows all over her lingerie. Al
though perfect snugness about the
waist and hips is required, fullness be
low the knee is essential for tho new
stvIe skirts II the Louis XIV effects
gain the asccndcncy that is predicted,
we will probably see even greater full
ness of the under slips and petticoats.
The silk pettiCosts. seen in the shops.
which should be Of the exact shade of
the gown this season, may be fitted
to a nicely by means of the patent but
tons which regulate the waist band ar:d
placlSet. Some Of the palmer stI j.
show "A pleated itognce put on Just tt,-
hemmed, while others have tiny futed
ruffleS put on i'm scrolls or straight
around Changeable taffetas are poI,u-
lar and piaids are attractive with the
severe. Ia lored suits.
Princess Styles Best For New Gown.
Corset covers. because Of their utility
and economy, have held their own with
the princess slip and the onc-piece set,
but the combination OF corset cover
with the French drawers viii be one
Of the best STYLES for wear with the
new gowns The tightly fitted corset
cover attached to knickcrbOcker draw
ers In sheath effect docs away with the
least bulkineSs or Wrinkling, but as they
admit OF little or no trimming the slim
woman will prefer another style. These
sets, however developed In soft silk are
preferred by the woman who is q -i-
cately sa7d to possess embonpoint
There Is a large variety OF laces used
in the trimming of undermuslins. which
are usually combined with embroidered
medallions, or insets Of all-over en-
broidery, or the embroidered edEing that
may be appiiqued In rows with the
straight edge finished with insertion.
Hand embroidered lingerie is always In
perfect taste and though the French
work is rather expensive. IL win out
wear two sets of sheer. lace trimmed
underwear.
There Is a marked tendency for the
INTRODUCTION Of a faint color into the
latest CONNECTIONS I'm lingerie. Women
have foreGone the de';cate pnks and
blues with which Trey used 20 thread
their underclothcs because there was al
ways a doubt a. 20 the refinement Of IL
nut color is being sanctioned by Those
Who Say SO, and some OF the latest
models show embroidery worked out in
dainty shades of lavender. pink, and
blue Colored undervssts also predom-
mate over white.
For the ultra-sensible woman or the
woman who will travel. there is always
the knitted combination suit. An inno-
walton In this style Of garment has just
appeared. II is a combination of knitted
vest attached TO drawers OF lace trim
med batiste. The whole thing slips on
over the head and the snug ut of I'll
Is especially desirable for wear under
tight gowns.