The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-29
FRILIS OF FASHION,

The display OF millinery for Faster gives the
impression OF extreme exaggeration in sizes,
contrasts of color, and height which comes
from feathers, aigrcttes, and flowers wired to
stand up in the most unnatural manner. But the
hats are not all cart wheels in size and flower
gardens in decoration, and by close inspection
some moderation can be found in the pretty
toques, bonnets. and medium shapes. so over
Swallowed by the fantastic models rarely in de-
mand until later in the season. Violet green
and %petunia seem to be favorite colors. and
masses OF crimped silk muslin and tulie In
black. white, or Colors. the distinguishing fea-
ture of the new hats; this gives II soft effect
which is very becoming to most faces. a new
rose color is TO he very popular this season. and
IT is seen In straw as well as tho trim
mings. one bonnet of birds nest straw in
this color has II trimming OF black ami gray
ribbon and pink roses and green leaves.
Width still charactcriZes all hats, which must
be worn well over the eyes If you would be in
the latest fashion. II is impossible to give any
definite idea OF the shapes. for there are hardly
two alike. except in the sailor hats. They arc
made to suit the wcarer. and not pressed into
form, each one like the other, and the success
full milliner is the one whois equal to the variety
demanded OF her. Black tulle 10 used for wide
spreading bows. kept in shape by three rows Of
narrow yellow straw braid sewcd on either edge.
and u novelty In hat trimmiug is an insertion Of
fine black horsehair cmOelli-Icd with applique
designs Of Cream-colored lace, and fine rhine
stones. or jet; one very stunning hat Of rush
green straw IS trimmed with green roses and
petunta tullc.
The new ribbons are really wonderful in
colOring and diversity Of patterns. On white
and bright colorcd grounds there are chine de-
signs, and over these are narrow black and
white stripes or dots. They come wide for
sashes, and cost between 81 aud 81 II yard. one
design Of purple lilacs strewn all over II white
ground with one narrow white satin stripe down
particularly pretty, but the variety is beyond
description.
Very novel and elegant dress trimmings are
embroidered bands, in various widths, of black
chiffon done in silk OF soft colors with a mixture
of gold and silver thread, lace, and spangles.
Honiton and Venetian lace over velvet bands is
still another.
Parasuls OF the most summary description
defy the elements with their gauzy loneliness,
and the display in the shops blossoms out anew
each week. Among the latest novelties are
white silk pRrasOls with n two-inCh border OF
ColOred shirred Towering woven in around the
edge, while Others of white silk Rre trimmed
with four.inch cOlOrcd gal2e ribbons with bro
cnded patterns. and shai"d from "a light color
on one edge to almost white on the other. This
il sewn Hat on the silk about three inches from
the edge OF the pa raSul. and Il bow OF the ribbon
finishes the top. Ecru linen batiste parasols are
another novelty; they are trimmed with tcru
embroidery 10 match the gowns.
White tulle tied In II large bow in front Is one
OF the popular decorations for the neck, and
among the Lew collar bands arranged TO wear
with different dresses is one OF white satin rib
bon. with a sCRllOped firm OF eCru embroidery
ruched on the edge with very narrow colored
satin ribbon.