Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-20
NEWS FASHIONS.
Pigs, Hosiery and Handkerchief.


Any woman whose memory is long enough
10 reach back three months must remember tae
outcry which men made when the pig vas first
introduced to the fashionable world as an orna-
ment. There was nothing too Saarp or severe
10 ssy about harmless piggy, either when dis
porting himself on bonnet, when worn as
brooch, or when fastened 70 bangle. HE is
only fit for Cincinnati grill" cried the eastern
and western cities in chorus. and the fathers
OF the Cincinnati girls bowed low, and ey-
planned tnat their daughters we're the last
young women who would like any adornment
Oh the kind and suggested passing the ugly
little brute 10 the Chicago girls; and then came
the elephant and the spider ana the Golden
Fieece. ana the pig was forgotten OF woman,
when 10. man discov cred his merits, and, re-
producing him 10 silver, set him on the head Of
SCARF pm and began 10 wear him with great
price. Don't tell man now that the pig Is not
lovely, from curly tail TO little pink eyes. for
ne Will not believe 1t, aud will argue that your
discard1ng him only shows the frivolity OF your
weak feminine mind. He may wear mis- satin
nnlshed or his Roman gold studs now and then,
ana In the evening he still faStens his shirt
with white enamel, but In the morning piggy
has II all his own way.
The scarf on which he Is set Is usually the
Brunswick, for nothing has supplanted that
shape, although the easy sailor knot is pre-
ierred py some men. The De Joineille scarfs.
eolors of the rainbow and are striped, spotted
and figured In PompadOur designs and Egyp-
tan patterns. No one color or style predOmf-
mates over the rest for morning wear, but for
worn, and for morning weddings the fanteSt
lavender ID the faVorite tint. Evening shirts are
made with line OF very fine embroidery run
ming down the center Of the bosom but are
otherwise like those worn Ia the morning.
The most elegant handkerchiefs have wide
nemstltehed borders and are made OF the finest
silk handkerchief5 for those who ike them, and
me brocaded and polka dotted silks are sti l
used. Pugs' heads are embroidered 10 the cor
nerS of handkerchief, and sometimes the pug
ann or
imaginable. The pig Is not visible on handker-
chiefs, possibly because nobody who knows
enough TO embroider wishes 70 work his
picture.
In hosiery there are no changes since last
season, but the demand for rlca goods Increases,
and tie elegant stockings that cost 1915 pair
are sold In far greater numbers than they were
last year. Dark. solid c0lors. With or without
clocks, are worn, and the polka dot has disap-
peared, it is 10 be hoped forever. The price Of
the stockings with clocks Is ten cents more
fact which Indicates that some woman works
Tor ridicUlously small price. The English
hosiery is still preferred to the American, being
firmeT and less liable to shrink.
Inc gloves worn are usually dark, the London
tan being the brightest shade. and those in
which the stitching matches the glove are pre-
feTred 10 those with black embroidery. Swedish
gioTtS cost twenty-five cents a pair less than
those OF undreased kid, aud come In more deli
cate lintS. The ulster glove, With kid hand and
WoTSted back, the white Rlngwood glove Is not
to be discarded, and toe doeskin mttten with
spring wrist and AStraShan liaing Is still
IaVOlite with men, who think ,ham warmer
than gloves.
Dressing gowns are growing far too gorgeous
1or tDe stern severity OF style which men claim
as their own when writing about women'S
fashions. The choice India brocadeS which
most women regard with reverence craving
only small bit OF them for collars and cuffs.
are made into gowns in which men lounge
away their breakfast time as coolly as II they
were wearing tweed: and this year the lux
uroUS creatures have their smoking Jackets
embroidered in colors. and the quilted Innings
OF both jackets and dressing gowns are very
elaborate.
The railway rug, the newest addition to the
necessities or gentleman'S wardrobe often
exposes him TO the cruel derison OF the small
boy, who seeing him striding toward the rail-
way station. ValiSe in hand and rug on arm is
prone to inquire whether or not his wife made
him carry her shawl: but once in the train the
Dig square OF plaided woollen Is very conforta-
Die, aud It's wearer cares little for the curious
amused chances OF those who do not understand
that he is exceedingly wise IL his generation
Canes have the little pig for head, and he Is
ugller than all the other porkers put together
very wooden pig indeed: but whatever atti-
tude he may assume, be is fashionable and 50
every man buys him.-B1stOH TraascF{jH.