NEW DESIGN FOR LADIES WATTEAU GOWN.

Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 130, 3 June 1899, Page 6 (Supplement)

NEW DESIGN FOR LADIES WATTEAU GOWN.

Pine wool challie in violet and cream is here shown, daintily trimmed with narrow lace and insertion. The comfort of a pretty home gown is unquestioned in these days of ease and elegance, and the utility of the model will appeal to many women for the simplicity of its outline and graceful effect The full fronts are gathered at the top in four rows of shirring, which, when the standing collar is omitted is finished with a frill of lace. Gathers at the waist cause a slight droop in front, the whole being arranged over short basque-fitted linings that close in centre. The lining may be omitted if a loose or cooler garment is desired. A double box plait forms the watteau in back, which joins on to a square yoke under the sailor collar. Side"back and under-arm gores give a smooth adjustment over the hips, and

the sash of ribbon passing tinder the watteau is tied in graceful loops and ends in centre front. The attractive sailor collar forms square lapels in front, disclosing the shirring between its front edges in yoke effect. A laceedged frill headed by insertion decorates its outer edge. The two-seamed sleeves that fit the arm comfortably with fashionable fullness at the top are surmounted by two gathered frills, whose lace edges flare stylishly The wrists are completed with insertion and a fall of lace. White fine woollens, such as cashmere, veiling, French flannel, canvas and crepon, or taffeta, foulard, India or China silk: may be decorated as handsomely as desired with ribbon, lace or applique bands of embroidery or braid. To cut this gown for a lady of medium size five and a-half yards of material forty-four inches wide or eight and a-quarter yards thirty inches wide will be required.