Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 93, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 July 1898 — Gowns for Warm Days. [ARTICLE]

Gowns for Warm Days.

The present is undoubtedly a season of lace, ribbons and fluffy effects. Black lace over colored silk is once more in vogue, and the organdies afid transparent lawns are sufficient to tempt the most austere of women to extravagance. A favorite style shows a skirt formed b.y two full knife plaitings worn over a silk slip. The greater number of bodices show the bolero idea, and the variety of these little addition* to the toilet is almost bewildering. Women of wealth who have stores of costly lace are having priceless shawls made over, or draped, into the popular style. Less fortunate ones have the opportunity to buy lovely garnitures ready made for a small sum. Ribbons are seen in profusion. Long sash ends fall over the skirts and bows adorn the belts in a most fascinating fashion. Coquettish one-sided effects are noticeable and allow an opportunity for personal skill and preference.— Chicago Record.