The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-07-05
SUMNER MODES
IN new YORK At
THEIR VERY BEST

| the fashions at this season, but this
year is an exception. There is
| great deal that is new. or at least
torigina Dressmakers who must
Keep certain clientele always we'll
dressed are using two or three of tho
most salient features OF the modes
as background for a number of
dainty effects that embody all the
chic Of Paris and beauty of New
York
The vogue of the double skirt
seems TO be increasing. The under
one, generally of supple satin, is Of
ten draped and drawn in around the
ankles Over this a contrasting ma
terial is draped on pleated. In the
latter case it might pass for an
elonged tunic, especially as it Is Of
ten OF tatfeta. The fancy for these
double skirts finds a better medium
Of expression in the sheer summer
materials. Through the upper one.
which is transparent, one sees the
colored garniture OF the under one
and the effect is very soft and
pretty
Ribbons are used fer this trim
ming Of the foundation skirt. just rs
they are employed under transparent
bodices This use of ribbons under
sheer waists was introduced about
year ago but did not find its way
into the fashions for the multitude
until this spring In spite of the
fact that it has now reached the bar
gain counter stage it is still a fea-
ture Of many exquisite toilets.
In these, however, it appears in
new effects. Shirred ribbons are
used, as we'll as gold and silver ones.
And instead Of matching in color.
they may be seen in strongly con-
trasting tints, For instance, if a
broad satin ribbon in gerauium red
is Worn around the waist, there will
be higher oe OF light blue or old
green, whicn is tied at one side in a
rather full bow.
The narrow neckband of black veil '
vet ,lhbon. with or without its
rhinestone or diamond ornaments. !
was described last week. Now the
black velvet bracelet" has appeared. !
The narrow ribbon is tied around ,
the wrist with a little careless bow
OH the outside Of the arm. 1t car
be worn either on the bare arm or
over very long. tlght-ftting sleeve
Of lace or net.
The black velvet neokbands show
great originality and variety. One
has tab about three inches long
hanging directly in front, the end
of the tab being weighted with a
motif OF brilliants set in platinum. n
Some are tied; others in a tight lit
tie bow at the back. One that I
saw was tied IN a butterfly cravat
bow directly in front
Apropos of butterflies, the latest
thing in feathers for hats is the
papiilcu. It is little circle OF
aues left at the very end of the long
rib OF feather, something like the
eye at the end CT a peacock
feather. In fact, peacock feathers F.,
are used in many cases. But the
papillon must be BLACK and must
float with its mate at least a foot
above The crown Of the hat.
The effect is strik ng and not half
bad. But for the sumner hats,
which are now the most important
millinery concern. flowers, tule.
lace and ribbon monopolize the at
teGton An attractive garden party a
Of black tulIc oncircling the crown.
and another Wing fiat on the brim L
Between the two, at one side toward
the front was a great pink rose with f
its green foliage, while a little sheaf
of pale blue wheat, with very long n
spears" thrust out toward the
front, another to the back. Il
Sashes are playing more impor. "
ant role than ever as a complement d
airy detail Of smart toilettes. Into
day and evening gowns, as we'll al c
habille tailored suits is this adjunct S
eunnngly introduced. so that It /
forms an integral part of the d
scheme. The ribbons of which it is II
fashioned are SO maryelously beau h
tiful that they have no rivals to f
iear unless It be the materials them r
selves, saws The Ladies' Field " n
There are the chimes, showing dull il
Pompadour shades' tho printed G
ks, with rich Bulgarian eolorinrs. o
as we'll as the embossed veivets:
while decided and attractive novel c
ty is the palette ribbons, the paste. \
shades never striking a Earring note [
no matter whether the fabricatins
medium OF ss4e~tress is Futurist Or a
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