The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12

The bride this season will be
presented in wonderfully quaint COS
tunes of delightful charm. These frocks
are designed in direct fashion contrast
to those which prevailed last season and
are SO new and allurinGly piquant the
heart of every woman beats a throb the
faster when viewing them.
| Silks are the leading fabrics for
! trousseau frocks, and with the exception
of the bridal gown which is being de-
| signed of tulle and laces or of chiffon
| yelling soft satins, taffetas seem to be
the preferred weave.
Not the old time stiff taffctas of paper
cracking likeness. but soft, sheenfu!
chiffon taffetas. cleaning with light and
| as pliable and firm In weave as a piece
of satin.
Taffetas for the suit. for the afternoon
frock and for the dance frock; taffetas
for the petticoat. negligee and the
coatee. this last positive costume es-
sential for the coming season rather than
an accessory as has been the case in
seasons past.
Gros de Londres and poplins are also
the vogue. as well as tweeds and serSes
for suits, but the smartly frocked bride
for Easter will permit her modiste to
construct az many frocks as she pleases
of taffetas and the balance of corded
weaves.
For the bridal gown. choose lace if yo1
would be most modshly CARRIED for the
eventful ceremony.
This may consist of priceless heir
looms or be chosen from any of the
modern weaves which are accepted at
present and of which the fashion
powers approve.
Tulle in superimposed founces.
plated very finely and picot edged.
may be chosen. with an under dress
of silvery taffetas or of silver cloth.
With lace jacket made with long
sleeves or tulle wrinkled over the
arms and closely fitted. reaching to
the finger knuckles, gloves may be
dispensed with.
This is a new fashion wrinkle and
one to consider favorably.s
Bare-armed and bare ha nded brides
are a little crude in appearance, so
much so that white lace mitts are
being used by many smartly frocked
brides. The lace jacket. however, with
its white tulle or net mousquetaire
sleeves. provides newer costume
note and one of which many most
eagerly approve.
with the fluffy tulle or net bridal
costume Lucille and Jean Lanvin have
rather snort SklrtS IN rOun0
mid Victorian styles.
Wells worn with these gowns are of
sheer tulle, or of princess or of
duchess lace. but they are worn drap-
ing the face in fashion long since
passed and now resurrected to con-
fern to new modes.
sThese gowns are not trained. but
the veil is in regulation length, up
held at the back, however. not by
page. but by the maid of honor.
She does not relinQuish her precious
task until the altar is reached, when
she permits the veil to touch the
floor. Then. stepping forward. she is
free TO receive the brides bouquet,
W hich she holds during the ceremony.
Speaking of bouquets. the mode for
Easter chooses Easter lilies. A dainty
is to carry but a few long
Easter lilies made into
wandlike bouquets by the addition Of
leaf green and white tulle bows and
sprays of valley lilies.
Adonis pansies and cupid orchids,
combined with valley lilies. also are
used. with the proverbial orange bios |
SONS used for couture and slipper |
The going away gown of smartness |
nay be fashioned Of dark blue or dark
brown taffetas trimmed with gabar-I '
line. wolfe. or serge In self-color and