The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-06-22

gloves with a lace frill at the top are
worn wrist length and a handkerchief
suspended from the little gold holders
appear-all companions Of the old
fashioned thing for It certainly 10
reminiscent Of Lavender and old lace"
and these companions ought to be
there IL they are not. At least there
Is not an inch Of tulle or chiffon--and
this In itself Is most noticeable for one
would as soon think of going without
tulle things. evidently, for at least the
past three years as one would appear
without a handkerchief.
Trains I'm Evidence.
Trains are distinctly in evidence for
elaborate evening affairs-they are
not as a matter of fact real trains hut
sort OF draperies placed at the sides,
rather than at the back of the frock.
Indeed they may appear in unexpected
places for they are just as apt to
come from the shoulders in a court
train effect as to be found falling in
the orthodox fashion O train ought to
have OF coming straight away down
the back. 1t has been a long time,
though, since We have seen a regular
train. Usually the. strips of materirl
streaming along the floor are mere
wisps of material. panels or sashes or
narrow split arrangements we used to
call fish tails"
Now as to the other type OF dress
the befrilled. fluffy ones. We must
acknowledge that they are distinctly
appropriate for summer evenings.
Think not for a moment that they are
inexpensive affairs which one can pick
up anywhere. No, rather they are
costly and elaborate in spite OF their
almost school girl simplicity Of effect.
Imagine anything lovelier than a
white taffetas frock with an over
tunic Of white point d'esprit, IL you
can. and this tunic in turn mounted
with frill after frill VI tiny tulle ruff
fies. The taffetas slip underneath is
tight and skinny. quite as narrow as
the most tailored serge one sees along
the streets. The long tunic falls al
most to>the hem and divides in front
to show this white petticoat. White
MORE ribbon makes the sash and belt.
The sleeves are mere lengths Of the
befrilled point desprit.
OF net and this dotted material
which we call point d'esprit. 1t is old
fashioned enough to be new--in the
fame curious way we have OF all re-
verting to something we have put
away for a number of years and bring
ing 1t out by and by.
Net and More Net.
Net and then more net Is used for
evening wear. Any color, every color,
and now and then a combination Of
colors which can be done successfully
II one is skilful. One Of the prettiest
fashions is that of edging white or
pale colored nets with a wood brown
tulle which gives an enchantingly soft
look to all things. For instance, a
creamy white embroidered Philippine
dress OF the finest round thread net
and Margot lace has a huge sash and
belt OF the brown tulle and likewise
deep points Of the brown tulle along
the edge of the sleeves.
In this connection II must be men
toned that a new tulle has appeared
which is guaranteed not to gum" I'D
and to resist dampness and all kinds
~ ~ 80 ptiS NJ
the yard and is well worth It, as II |
will outlast every other sort and
cheaper variety
Now as to the wonderful gowns of
lace-they are really lovely in every
sense Of that overworked word. Two
kinds OF inexpensive lace are most
often used-the Margot with its fine
mesh and many dots and the shadow
laces so much used some seasons ago.
Few OF this sort OF dance frocks are
minus draperies Of gauze or tulle, and
since the fashion OF tinting the lace