The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-08-15

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New York, Aug. I'm Paris a
well as in New York chiffon an
wolfe are among the most popuia
materials for summer frocks an
blouscs. Wolfe is an extremely prae
tical material. II does not crumpl,
easy, Is light OF weight. comes In ~
colors and has pleasing transpai
ency that is not too b eezy. Ths
wolfe blouse can be made with litti'
trimming; the mesh lends itself Z
oss-stitching and conventional en-
broidery. The background Is eS
cellent for the Incorporation OF lace
or embroidery bands, while the con
yenient width Of the blouse givcs
easy cutting to the kimono patterns
that seems too good to let go. Col
hairless tops and short sleeves pre-
dominate. In white or In eolors
these blouses are effective, conyen.
lent and easily made.
Coarse laces are used on these
new models, Cluny, Irish and Tor
chon being most in evidence. Plair
color is another trimming much used
on yoiles as pipings. bindings anc
dropped plastrons on bodice enc
/ sleeves.
Quite dressy, though often design
| ed and worn for trotting and morn
ling frocks, are the models in which
the chiffon does not veil the entir'
frock, being used merely for tuni'
or in combin,t ton with silk. Som
OF the new taffeta street costume
are made up with chiffon used al
most or quite as freely as .he silk
the frock being largely OF the chif
fon, with deep skirt trimming an
coat OF the tafteia.
/ When one passes into the PROVING
lof afternoon and evening frocks III
possibilities OF chiffon and kindre'
sheer stufs widen out indehnitcl
and the marvellous color scheme
achieved by superposed layers 0
such materials have given the mod
!, els OF recent seasons their mof
beautiful notes. One hears muc
OF the passing of this idea, OF the n
instating of heavier materials; b.
both dressmakers and costumei
have 80 heartily appreciated the POI
, sIbilities and results in this ycilIn
scheme that there seems littl
, DANCE that women will be calle
, upon in the near future 10 give y
, their chiffons.
A light-waight. full-length COS
has become a necessary adjunct
the welI-dressed woman's wardrob
, For the anto-trip. travel on the tral
or even for a days shopping, tol
! coat that Will protect the thin sun
mer gown Is most acceptable. Pra
tIcally al OF the new coats are mad
full length and are cut on stralgi
3 lines. which continues In fayo
: They are made up In pongee. u
most popular material for the lor
: coat. soft-finIshcd taffeta and ru
9 berized silk that defy the rain.
1 The principal mode OF trimming
: the large collar. These are or vari.
o shapes: the newest have the lon
{ pointed effect. Stimulating hood Al
i finished OF with a tassel. There a
+ also many Charlotte Corday model
hut the sailor collar Is stu the ge
: eral fayorite. Some OF the Goa
a show the shortened waist line. Son
! are cut with the separate coat Al
5 waist. Joined a few inches above 4
; waist line. while on others the moo
fed empire effect Is obtained by 4
n use Of a wide belt or by means
+ trimming or buttons.
Peasant sleeves are noticed
many OF the models. and usually q
Ished with deep cuH matching 4
I trimming on the collar. The reg
O latIon coat sleeve Is. however. mu
In evidence. These coats are dcsig
! cd for general utility and can
! worn on AL occasions. Goats
lightweight broadcioth are also I
A cd extensively.
a Velvet, satin. MORE and braid 4
used for trimming. Great care
= evident In the selection Of buttol