Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-28
De caught. and over the brim a flur of white

be caught. and over the brim a fluff Of white
tulle is softly drawn.
Another. a small Paris hat, one of those
shapes for which there is no descriptive
name save "Frenchy," Is rendered glttering
to the eye by the plumage Of the lird Of
paradise, which perches upon it, as if re-
strained from taking flight only by a
natural desire to remain as possible
to the pretty face above which it broods.
After the hats. and long way after
come the shoes. The little birds in the stores
styles will be, if anything, outdone in the
styles of 1896. The shoe which was for
sharpness called the toothpick, is now. an
nesne nr as ~ razo a toe, and azor itself
keenness of that of that scimitar where
with. in the Stockton story, the oriental ex-
ecutioner so deity heheaded his victim
that he knew not the loss of his head until
he sneeZed.
In other words. shoes will be sharp. The
tan Shoe hated by the makers. beloved by
the summer girl, will give heed to its low
ers rather than its haterS. We shall have
| 1t again. 1t is worth noting, too, that
American shoemakers. the most successful
in the world, are turning ont ready made
shoes so excellent in design and so careful
In finish that he would be an excellent
critic indeed who should tell them from
the custom made.
The new woman it seems. has been in the
ascendant long enough. My lady is iitful.
and, lately plant, will now have none of
her. For this season the word has gone
forth that bifurcated underwear need not
be worn; that when 1T is worn there must
he. besides the fluff and futter of silken
petticoats. the swish of dainty lingerie Of
finest lace. There Is a combination petit
coat which will he much in favor whose
texture to the knees is silk of dainty fig
ure or narrow stripe, while all below un-
dulates with the billowy fuftiness of shir-
red lace with figured edges.
And there are also gowns in whose fash
Joining much cloth Of green and gold will
be used, upon whose waists colored rib
bons, flower ribbons, checked ribbons and
self ribbons will futter in the wind.
The extreme wide belt which was last
season freak of a day. has not yet re-
turned. On the other hand the very mar
row belts, this season, q freak of another
day, are going out Ill Difference to the fore
seen dominion of the shirt waist. pretty
novelty is the spangled belt of different
colors with a large enameled buckle set
with rhinestones and fair gems.
Yes. the waist is everything. pretty
enc Is made of black chiffon over old rose
SIX. with sleeves of Persian silk of light
green and rose, and full yoke of ecru in
seftlon. At the waist black velvet bow
lined with rose. At the bottom of the
basque a bias band of black velvet. This
pretty waist rejoices also in soft, black
velvet collar more easy to wear certainly
even more easy to look at, than the high
stock.
Another style of waist is builded of dark
green crepon, Will, full front and mutton
leg sleeves of Persian silk, colors green and
brown, small green satin girdle, with loops
and Dresden buttons at back. and reyers
OF white duchess lace This is the newest
L nave seen fresh from the dainty fingers
OF the couturieres
And speaking of collars. there are dainty
cnes or grass Hnen, whose yoles are en-
broaered with tiny silk rosebuds in all
coiors and edged with full cream lace about
i've iiches VIDE. ELLEN OSBORN.