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Show j ! The Raiment of the Bride 1 1 Mv.'; N.n B ail i's.t ': .X -' A N altogether charming bridal gown, following no special dictates of the present mode and independent of some traditions, is shown here. It is fashioned to suit the bride along conservative con-servative lines which cannot be said to belong to this or that date, but is In good style. This handsome costume is rather simple in design, with trained skirt of heavy white satin cut plain and following fol-lowing vaguely the contour of the figure. fig-ure. It hangs from the normal waist line and glories in an ample train of the rich and shimmering fabric. A full underbodice of chiffon makes the loveliest of foundations for the simple sim-ple bodice of lace draped over it. The lace is shirred into slight fullness at the shoulder seams and the bodice closes surplice-fashion at the front. This arrangement makes a "V"-shaped opening at the back as well as at the throat, which is outlined with soft folds of tulle. The sleeves are set in and reach I " halfway to the elbow on the upper arm, falling somewhat lower at the underarm. The lace of the bodice is repeated in an overdrapery. Parting at the waist line in front it slopes toward to-ward the back where it falls about half the length of the figure. There is a long tulle veil, falling from under a very up-to-date cap of point lace. This is a novel method for placing the bridal veil, and gives the bride an opportunity to indulge in that ancient superstition which attributes at-tributes good luck to her who wears something that has been worn before. The liftlp Cflll TTlnV ho mnrlo nf rlrl lnno It is shaped on a foundation of fine silk-covered wire. The arms are almost covered by long kid gloves. A regulation bouquet of brides' roses and lilies of the val ley and a strand of pearls about the neck are concessions to customs that cannot be improved upon in the raiment rai-ment of the bride. 1 1 |