Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-23

torsade of pale lilac velvet, and had marrow
velvet ribbon strings. Another exquisite bonnet
was an aerial cloud of pale green tulie.
dead yellow t gold passing s @ cIogsie
couture in vogue in ancient Greece and Rome
Two floating scarfs in tulle formed the strings
An artistic combination of color is formed by a
hat in fine dark brown English straw, trimmed
with loops of brown satin and dark ruby VeiVeI
ribbons and with long branches OF glllihoweTs IN
rich shades of crimson. Also to be noted is q
bonnet bordered with massed corn flowers with
out foliage and having group of dandelions set
in front of the brin, the bonnet itself being IN
lace patterned white gimp, as these fancy straws
General observation of the stock ex-
hibited led to the conclusion that
flowers predominant for trimming, altnougn
feathers and ribbons are still TO De seen. II
would seem that every variety OF flower 10 De
found in the whole realm of nature has been re-
produced for the decoration and adornment OF
The fair daughters of Eve. It would be difficult
to say which will be the most popular mower,
the choice seems to be determined by the color
effect desired 70 be produced. Bonnets composed
of flowers in wTeaths supported by q DOW OF FeI-
vet ribbon or a lace butterfly in front will be
much worn. ,.A,
and some new designs are imported especially
for them; barbes and laces with equal edges IN
various widths, very fine delicate laces IN Chan-
tilIv and Nichlin designs, tri-cornered pieces
for forming lace aigrettes, etc.
Toques and capotes are as small ana mats as
large as those worn last season.
Wide brims and fat crowns still appear, ana
there is some variety in shapes although tne
general effect, when trimmed, IS pretty much
Almost every variety of braid ever worn, and
some new ones and new combinations are ex-
hibited. Tuscan brins are lined with emp OF q
darker color; some hats are composed OF AFTER
nate rows of Milan and Neapolltan braid. very
pretty shapes in Neapolitan have borders ana
crowns of straw lace; others are composed OF
straw lace with cap crowns; some IN Ehgilsh
straw and French chips are crownless, the crown
being formed of velvet or ribbon IN the process
Convinced that dress has much to with making
women charming, and more thoroughly saL!S!eu
that to be well dressed is conducive TO aldpIli!yI
and that by it the weaTer is not only attractive
in appearance but is rendered pleasing N lu nt
ner the writer of the Ladies' Column feels that
it is In so far as it is help to all these, not
mal-appropriation OF space.
NOTES.
Folds of lisse, edged with silk cord, are In
great favor for the neck and sleeves OF dresses
The pointed trimmings will be even more sty.
ish the coming than the past season, ana Will DC
worn on all sorts and conditions OF gowns
Very many surprise umbrellas are offered
with varied and curious contents concealed IN
the top, such as scent bottle, po"usr PuH'
watch, compass, etc.
The revival Of old-fashioned colors is very
noticeable here just now. The flame oolor SO
much worn in England is mentioned by moore IL
| his Fudge Family in Paris
Velvet N narrow width will trim light spring
! costumes for young girls. The more rows the
! Drettier is the effect. Sometimes mover ar
rangement is att tempted in setting several SHADES
of the same color OF velvet, the darker below the
| lighter.
For house wear fancy shirts, with little cut
| away coats, are very popular. These niue coaCs
! may be worn with almost any Skirt for IN
stance, with black skirt blue coat may
! be worn, having shirt and tie OF light blue
silk.
| Round bodices have modified the shape OF cor
! sets; they are made very short ABOVE anu
below indeed, it is said that the ballet girl cor
! set will now be worn by women whose hgures
can stand such fraii support
Iustrous mohairs are inexpensive, and may be
| recommended to buyers who desire service ano
durability as well as economy IN a spring dreSs.
Fabrics of this scrt shed the dust, cIlng 10 I9e
figure gracefully, and are as light as COTTON IL
weight.
For mourning dresses this season are new silk
and wool Rbrics in light qualities initiating emma
| grapes and 8 serviCeable silk called Antolnette
| surah is for light mourning. This fabric shows
heavy diagonal lines in the weaving.
The hair is to be worn low with the spring
bonnets, not quite as a catogan braid, but al
lowed to fail lightly on the neck, and caught to;
1etber With Invisible or visible slides. Jeweled
and enameled slides are being designed.
Lace waists and French supper jackets will be
very popular next summer, and, besides entlrf
gowns Of lace or net, there Will De SKIRTS o.
| Surah foulard, yelling chsln and crepalne,
with fitted blouse waists OF Fedora or Chantiny
lace or NET with pretty ribbons at the belt,
matching the stripe or hSure OF the sKlEt Il
shade.
The polonaise, the pannier, high shoulders
and big sleeves are all part OF the manifest
tendency in womens dress toward the reProdnc-
ton of the picturesque Watteau period; The
same idea is carried out IN the very ela J
use of lace as a trimming that is to be dlstln'
gushing feature of the daintiest summer gowns
Velvet is decidedly the miIliners' stand by jus
| now and spring flowers in every oe2uIlIul va
rietv figure prominently on most backgammon
particularly violets of the ordinary purple sort
| the soft-tinted parma or NeapolItan vloIets OF
lovely pinkish color, these shaded and mixed OF
not, according to fancy. Daffodlls, crocns now
ers' primroses, panses and lilacs are in grea
use, following the fancy for violet and pale vel
low shades.
Accordion-pleated skirts are still well worn
either in plain or bordered materials; als'
straight, full skirts of net or crepe, with rows
! MORE or other ribbon as q border. black ne
| skirt OF this make, over surah or more, Is
GOOD investment for general afternoon wear 10
the COM. . son, as its popularity Is stlll ap
! parent and a.. thing in gowns or wraps that Il
once we'll in fashion is rarely quite displaced be
fore it has run through two or three seasons
least.