New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-07


and cuffs are sometimes used TO add the
finishing touch TO the negligees Of this
thin material
Other popular stuffs for negligees are
cotton crepe and the cotton voiles. They do
not nuss easily and they launder perfect
ly. A most effective color scheme is evolved
by mounting a white or cream wolfe over
a lining Of India silk in a pretty pink or
old rose tone. and adding a little handi-
work in the way of feather stitching or
herringbone. White and black combina-
tons are also seen, with dash Of color in
the ribbon trimming.
The Comforts of the Matinee Suit.
Not only have muslins, lawns, crepes and
other diaphanous cotton stuffs been adopted
for negligees but they are equally as prac-
teal for the matinees. which have won such
favor this season. skirt and waist, even
though they may follow the flowing, long,
| loose lines of the negligees. are more Of
costume more dressed up" in effect, than
the one-piece "wrappery" garment one OF
the shops is selling simple but very dainty
costume Of this type in hemstitched dimity,
/ ribboned and flounced with net scalops.
The coatee shows the Empire hgh-waisted
! effect, which is invariably the most becom-
| ing The skirt is shirred on a ribbon so
| that II can be adjusted 10 fit comfortably
either with or without corset Another
matinee suit is Of white dotted Swiss mus
| lin, with a sack having the Dutch neck ard
short sleeves and a skirt berufied and
edged with Valenciennes lace A generous
amount Of lace and ribbon add the finishing
touches.
Three exceptionally pretty summer matt
nees are shown in the accompanying sketch,
Dotted Swiss has been adapted in a most
charming manner for one Of these boudoir
costumes and has been mounted over
foundation Of the batste The skirt has
the new founced effect, finished with en-
broidered scallops, thus sounding the motif
Of the hour as scallops appear In every
conceivable part of the modish gown. A
collar. cut on the fichu lines adds be.
coming finish 10 the waist. Chic little
rosettes Of pink satin, softly twisted with
knotted ends. give the right touch 10 a sim
pie yet very effective costume for warm
summer afternoon.
The accordion pleats, which are causing
such a Juror in the realm of suits and
gowns, bring the negligee shown on the
middle figure strictly up 10 the minute.
Here again we see the scalloped motif used
advantageously. Although this particular
model Is developed in handkerchief linen,
IL would be equally attractive in a soft silk
or chiffon. The collar. extending TO a low
point on the skirt is charming with its en-
broidered roses and eyelet work a lace COL
lar could be adapted quite as successfully.
or even a collar of the material edged with
lace.
On the third figure there is shown a
splendid model for one OF the Powered mus
lin batistes or chinons. 1t is very simple,
depending upon the design Of the material
10 lend sufficient decoration. The frill may be
Of lace. Of a soft net. OF null or Of the ma
terial Itself The quaint slashings at the
feet are piquant. giving just glimpse Of
the pretty silk hosiery. perfectly permits
sible when ore Is IN q gathering OF init
mates.
The bOudoir caps TO wear with these
pleasing robes are little gems in themselves.
There is an almost endless variety. from
the familiar mob cap 10 the dearest OF
Dutch headgear. one Of the newest designs
shows an extension Of lace. just an end Of
the lace, which can be fastened in baby
fashion under the chin, and on the right
woman is enhancing. The falls of lace at
the side Of the cap are likewise interesting
and very generally becoming.
Did you know that charming little caps
can be made from old shirtwaists, by taxi
ing parts of the embroidery which has not
shown the signs Of wear and tear? The
tops Of the sleeves are just the night shape.
and with the addition Of a little lace TO
~ nd m a5l fri
you have around the face bewitchng lit
tie cap for very little money. They can also
be made by using handkerchiefs.