GOSSAMER AND WOMEN.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 300, 12 September 1908, Page 11

GOSSAMER AND WOMEN.

6 Forth she went into the town To buy new gowns in bluo and brown To deck her sweet self in. —Gem. The effect that brilliant sunshine and an opal-tinted sky has upon 0110 is wonderfully refreshing. After rain and many boisterous winds, a longing almost akin to pain takes hold of one to turn out ono's wardrobe and refit it with fine and dainty raiment. lii my meanderings through town to behold tho now spring goods I have been charmed to an almost alarming degree. . I was permitted a glimpse into tho showrooms. of tho Economic, where the latest goods were displayed for tho spring. Of gowns, let me discourse! A satin-striped, periwiriklc-blue, Sicilian costume, with turned back cuffs and collar of white silk, was charmingly effective, the narrow blue and silver cords outlining the coat making a delightful finish. This suit would look well on a tall, fair girl. A smooth-faced, nattier blue cloth Eton was vastly attractive, with green and gold ombroidcry, and buttons to match—it being very like a description of an English cousin's costume worn at a notablo London hostess's " day." The skirt—a double one —is braided in military silk - of a lighter hue than tho cloth, and is really rcasonablo in prico. I grew wistful over a pearl-tinted summer tweed, with tho finest of green stripes running down. The natty little vest, collar, and cuffs of deep myrtle green cloth was extremely daintily edged with silver braid. By the way, how' popular this silver and gold trimming is — a costume is wonderfully brightened by tho shimmering glimpses. There was a soft white chiffon muslin-bor-dered gown—tho borders being of delicatelyshaded pink roses and their fresh tinted leaves. Tho skirt was full and jong, tho effect being graceful and clinging. _ The full bodice had the border forming a fichu right around the shoulders, fastened in front by a peculiarly cunning bow; the pointed ivory lace vest having tho centre of each flower French-knotted in pink silk. This gown made mo think of old pictures — it has a quaint distinction, all its own, and I am compelled to think how extremely pretty a fresh, young face would look above it. A three-quarter coat of black chiffon taffetas, with heavy silk cords and tassels and bits of beautiful laco here and there, was very rich, and will look well on an elderly lady. A dear little summer flannel suit in grey and black stripe was girlish. There was the cutest French cut about it that was certainly distingue—the cuffs and collar being of deep smoke-blue cloth — a charming shade — the tout ensemble most chic. Another frock which would look well on a woman just past girlhood's period is in chiffon taffetas of a bottle-green shade— very becoming, very .smart. Tho kimono shoulders aro formed by deep folds of the silk, alternated with coarse ecru lace; the skirt is just slightly full, with a deep fold at tho hem. v Now I must not forget the two pinafore frocks for young girls. They' were charming. One, a palo apple-green silky material with a deeper toned satin stripe, I grew enthusiastic over, and sighed to be eighteen again or thorcabouts; yet even now I am tempted! The other, in cream and cinnamon brownstriped embroidered muslin, was very uncommon, and would look specially attractive on a brown-haired maid. It had a deepwaisted belt of cinnamon silk, tho upper portion being V-shaped in front, and outlined in a }-inch cinnamon border. As I write the yellow supshino is paling, and the deep colours of the sky grow dim— it is time to array myself in somethingdainty for dinner—and recollection comes to me of the lace dinner blouse the Economic is showing; but more anon. How Vanity Fair attracts we women! and how wishful we grow for gossamer and ribbon! GEM. 6560 •