New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-27
The Reign of Lace and FRINGE
Lavish Use of These Trimmings on Gowns
of Every Variety Threatens Monotony.

paris. Aug. l2.-New gowns for two recent
sr,6es seem to mark the definite acceptance,
=, several features of the modes that dur
,,s the last few months were merely ten
,.,iye Though differing in details. the we'd
ding gown Of each young woman showed
plain. slenderly trained skirt opening
widely at one side over a lace hounced pei
teoat chemsette Of the same lace
showed in the deep, square cut neck OF the
satin over the corsage. and ,he sleeves
we're long and tight
In both cases the going-away costume
was Of dark blue silk one a thick. soft silk
Of the new basket weave: the other. equally
soft but heavily twined. The skirt Of the
Hrst one. cut with circular side hreadths.
tapped In a diagonal line in front under
large. silk-covered buttons embroidered In
coarse silk. Larger buttons. embroidered
70 match. and heavy but narrow fringe
trimmed the hem of the hip-long coat and
ne fat collar that deepened into shawl
-evers. crossing 90 the waist line. Three
stages shaped the short skirt Of the twillcd
six. each one edged with narrow fringe.
and fringe edged the basques of the iaunty
little coat tightly belted with a silk sash
that tied directly in front Above II the
coat turned back in sharp pointed revers
faced with velvet.
Indoor gowns, for afternoon and for even
ine wear. composed'of gay colorsd silk. are
trimmed with quantities of lace IN flounces.
shaped as a chemise. made from allover
lace. are trimmed with a band Of plain
nousseline de sole and edged with fringe.
Indeed. lace and fringe are extremely
prominent in the trimming scheme of all
sorts Of gowns Embroidery mingled with
II is first choice. but the expense Of hand
embroidery. even "A little bit of it, makes
Il prohbiuve in general
The new silks described above, intended
for winter tailored costumes, have sup
planted the traditional black satin for the
best street costume. Appearing only in
black and dark blue. and with fringe the
favorite adOrnment, we are threatened with
an undressing uniformity at public after
noon affairs.
Black satin has its place. however. and
sweet gown If IL. with a small. round
train. had little basqued corsase Of black
chsntllv lace, the deep scallops forming
the basque finish Slack velvet belted it
and there was a little velvet az the wrists
OF the long tight satin sleeves. The skirt.
close hung. was weighted 20 cling even
closer but there was plenty Of fulness con-
cealed under an inward turning pieat at
each side and controlled by the sored
seam In the middle OF the back.
While suggestions Of the kim0no sleeve
are still seen in blouse cOTsages OF thin
stuffs. the latest gowns have sleeves dis
tnct.y sewn into a comfortably high arm
hole giving rather square shouldered ef-
feet. instead of the long. slOping shoulder
line peculiar 20 the kimono cut.
Little tailored costumes OF pale tan and
soft beige shades marked into quarter and
half inch squares by narrow black lines
have been much worn this season al Trou-
Vile during the early part of the day.
quietly faced with black silk. trimmed
with black, silk covered buttons. and &C
cented by a note Of color in hat or parasol.
Il is not easy 10 imagine anything more
chic For afternoon tea, after a polo or
tennis match. women ike 20 wear little
tailored costumes Of soft white satin. OF
impeccable cut and finish, no trimming OF
sny sort is allowed on them except the
necessary buttons, and white linen accesso-
ries Of chemisette and pleated neck ana