Evening star., 1909-06-27

Jet bracelets seemingly cannot be too
wide nor too heavy.
The newest skirts are made with few
gathers at the top.
Little coats of voile will be much worn
,or dressy street use.
The pompadours and Dresden silks are
ewt.deringly attractive.
Masses of hand-embrodiery distinguish
the newest linen gowns.
For morning wear chamois and castor
gloves are still the rage.
Cotton voile leads as material among
the lace-trimmed blouses
Navy blue yelling with dots in velvet
are feature of the season.
Many of the new waists are of net
embroidered in color and god.
The silk rose is worn upon the corsage
as well as used to trim hats.
To wear with Dutch collars there are
charming little clasps of brilliants.
A straight row of buttons down the
front of a dress is not in good style.
Field flowers in their natural colorings
are appearing on the summer hats.
Wide black ribbon is the trimming used
for two-thirds of the hat models.
Hand tucks and hand embroidery are
favored beyond all other trimming
methods.
The plain, ring and dotted net effects
are in profusion and give good effects.
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be worn by both children and grownups.
1t is an unusual notion to combine very
heavy trimming with sheer material.
So far no hustle but the dressmakers
seem to be leading US along that road.
The unlined transparent coat is one Of
the most pronounced fads of the season
Charming for women with fresh faces
and fair skins are the new amethyst hats
Messaline silk in exquisite Dresden pat
tep1s makes charmngly dainty under
skirts.
Black collars on white serge suits are
not SO often seen as earlier In the season.
Frocks of silk crepe and other unlined
materials are weighted down by broad
cloth facings.
Stripes are not as wide as they were
last year in mems shirtings nor are they
as fancy.
Among the half-precious stones so much
in vogue there is none more popular
than the lapis lazuli.
clocks are generally the most satisfac-
tory for every day.
The bottom of sleeves are very much
trimmed. while the upper parts are left
absolutely Nain.
The apron front, the successor Of the
panel, is much employed, and is usually
elabOrately trimmed.
Pearl buttons. triangular. oblong and
irregular. will be worn as trimmings on
many wash dresses.
Softest sheer satins are used for under
skirts with wool or silk frocks, the tops
being of silk stockinet.
Stockings for wear with evening frocks
and slippers are of finest material, beaded
with jet, gold, silver or steel.
The pin stripe in linen lawn is posi-
lively fascinating for wear with the
linen suit when 1t repeats the gown color.
In order to look well 1t is necessary
that the arrangement of the hair should
harmonize with the style of the gown.
Children will wear socks of the bright
est colors. and especially white ones,
blocked of with colored stripes, this sum-
mer.
The new veil is much shorter and mar
finely dotted. are among the most popu-
lar
Stockings with dainty little flowers,
made of ribbon embroidery with stems
Of silk, are seen in the most exclusive
shops.
Many of the sleeves are trimmed with
bands of different material. the trimming
having the appropriate name of bracelet
bands.
With the cuirass a front closing is still
neces sary. but 1t Is one which requires
considerable thought in order to conceal
it's outline.
There is a great favor just now for the
strong silk nets for dance frocks.
Drawnwork is seldom seen alone. but in
company with other kinds of needlework
Classic ideas are followed as much as
possible in the arrangement of the coif-
fure.
Flowers are more natural-looking. No
more pink lilacs, black cowslips and blue
roses
Some of the new shirt waists are stem
ciled in the most charming designs and
colors.
For the tub suits, waists of good quail
ity white brussels net will be in great
demand.
Some of the new long silk gloves have
series of tucks beginning just above the
wrist
Frocks for tennis are preferably white
with white stockings and white buckskin
shoes.
1t is a fad now to have the high tan
walking boots strapped around the top
and buckled.
For golf. walking. etc. stockings are
worn to match the costume, with tan or
black shoes.
For midsummer the smartest riding
costumes are of natura,-colored linen or
tan Holland linen.
The lines of the best waists show width
at the shoulders and slight taper at the
waist line.
On tailor mades the sleeves are plain
and severe. but on dressy gowns they are
puffed and ruffed.