The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-06-05
The Fashions of Mid Summer
J By Maud Hall.

NEW YORK, June 4.-The principal
social diversion during the summer
months is to be dancing, therefore
frocks for the dance are receiving a
large share of consideration.
These are informal days. Low necks
are the rule for morning as we'll as
for afternoon and evening" and the girl
who has filmy linen or lawn, with a
few frills and furbelows finds herself
prepared for almost any occasion
where dancing is enjoyed And where,
indeed, will one go to escape the tan
go, the maxixe, the hesitation and the
various other steps that hold so firm
grip upon the pleasure-lOving pub
lie? We dance at afternoon teas, at
card parties, after the theatre, and at
any other time that we have music
and partner.
Want Ethereal Effects.
Getting back to the subject of
clothes, however, dancing has stimu-
IS.
The newest frocks for garden parties
and summer festivities are developed
in tulle, linen, chiffon and mousseline
Tulle seems to be a particular favorite
Not only is it used for various forms
of skirt draperies, but it is in great de-
mand for the 1ouncings and narrow
r11f fok ofl
SO many charming gowns. Always it
Is finely plated In the wider widths
for 1ouncings, it effectively outlines
the new apron-shaped tunics; in the
narrow ruffles it is placed on the
revived petticOats which serve as a |
foundation for the bouffant silken |
draperies mounted above. And, by the |
way, these new-old petticoats are |
among the quaintest styles to be worn
this summer They are always made |
on closely fitting lines and oftentimes
are a succession of narrow frills Of
plated tulle, chiffon or ruffles of mar
row ace.
summer Skirts Short.
Many of the summer skirts are al
most alarmingly abbreviated; some
models intended especially for dane
ing clear the floor from six to seven
inches. The split skirt, in a measure,
prepared us for this innovation, as it
very frankly revealed the ankle and
sometimes a lottle more 1t is claimed
~ some that the shorter length skirt
s far more modest. Perhaps it is
rue.
Frocks for informal wear are natur-
lily most interesting at this season of
he year. One wishes to be well dress
d, but with style comfort is essential.
The ideal summer wardrobe should
ontain number of dresses made up
f Powered, figured and striped cotton o
repes, for there is nothing more at q
ractive. They are also cool and are
ways pleasing to wear.
Blue and White COIOrs. Il
Blue and white color schemes are II
hown in great abundance, yet with b
UGH variety that they are not COM b
lonplace. Sometimes with the blue Il
ID rose or carary is combined, and it l.
oftentimes the introduction of an al
nexpected color that gives the real tt
lchet to the smart stripes and figures. e(
An unusually pretty design in Jap al
lese silk and cotton crepe has a as
ue and white color scheme. The hi
aist has a vest in front and yoke in gt
lck of white crepe. This front is tie
stened by five Covered buttons. A in
anding collar, trimming the waist in iii
e back, is made by hand. Ir
The BustN Effect. IN
The striking feature of the dress, -
'wever, is the skirt. 1t is made with
long apron tunic, draped in hustle "
ect in the back, where it is lifted to
ow a ruffled underskirt. The belt is