New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
White Is to Be Used Throughout the Royal Brides COstumes-Long Sleeves Conform to Church Dictates of Mod- esty - Women Watch Closely.

Paris, Jan. 4 UP)-Consciou3!y or unconsciously, the little blonde Prlnccss Marie Jose of Belgium, who will go into the history. of fashion as the best dressed royal bride of a century, has determined one Of the most important arguments now before the women of the world.
 For upon the gorgeous gowns that form her trousseau undoubtedly will be built the styles of 1880 and per haps of years to come.
 It is accordingly interesting to note, first that they give royal as sent to the long skirt and high tight waist over which there has rag2I such a controversy. And they have no short sleeves, which, although it may be an act of obedience to court etiquette, will put the stamp of au- thority on the crusade against i'm modcsty.'
 To Dress All In White
 Marie Jose will be a white bride." That is because the Italian, French and Belgian masters of World-famous ateliers who collab- oratcd on her rousseau wanted 70 emphasize her decided blondene:s. So she will travel in white, will be married in white, and will honey moon in white.
 The gown III which she left for Rome is of white moire and mink fur. Over it will be q coat of Cana dian mink, but before she arrives at Rome Sunday, this will be chang ed for a three-quarter white moiro coat trimmed with white fox.
 The wedding dress will be Of Whi; e panne velvet trimmed with crmilc md slightly-yery slightly-decol- lctc. With it goes a nuptial co4t trimmed with crmine, gift of Crown Prince Humbert. again emphasize ing the white note. The coat is en- hroidcred with the arms of the house of Savoy.
 On her bridal night, Marie Jose will be gowned in white Brussels linen and lace.
 To Paris most of the royalties, who will help to make Marie loses wedding a glittcring pageant, have turned for their wedding gowns. And here, pleasing a very tenderly cherished secret of some of the Paris couturiers, are brief descrip- tions of some of them:
 Queen of Portugal's Gown
 Former Queen Amelie of Portu- gal: A Worth court gown in gray and sold lame, with q short train Coat trimmed with fud. Lace man- tilla held in place by a diadem Of Cmeralds and diamonds. For eye ming wear, a purple velvet gown with an all diamond diadem.
 Duchesse De Nendomc: Gold and dead leaf" lame, with fur-trimmcl train.
 Signorina Florio, daughter of N. lIt Mime. Franca Florio of Palermo: Pale pink satin. For evening, frocN or georgette and tulle in two shades Of green.
 La Marquise De Brichantean: White satin gown. Short cape and spider bow embroidered in dia- monds Train of blue velvet lind with gold--colors of the house of Savoy.
 La Princesse Christopher (formor- ly the Princess Francoise De Francc): Gold and brown lame with train for evening wear. A Wel- ding dress of yellow velvet and coat to match.
 la Comtessc Charticr Dc Scdony: Gold lame gown, train lined with light velvet for evening. A wedding gown of red velvet with red velvet train,
 The usual mantilla, q lace veil covering the head and falling over the shoulders, will be worn by all Inc ladies attending the royal we'd ding.