New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02

IN this scene. The material is a black net, form
Ing the foundation for all-over pattern done IN
black jets. and this IS hung over transparency or
white satin. The corsage is oddly draped TO make
the decoetage much lower one side than on
the other. a red velvet poppy as large as sun
flower is placed side Of the bust against
the arm-a vivid touch Of scarlet on the black and
white
A noticeably pretty frock in the play Is OF blue
brocaded silk trimmed with ruffies Of mauve chif-
fon Pale blue and mauve-is a charming combination
which this Is making fashionable An ef-
fective frock of pink satin has skirt almost
covered by black gauze rufIles. This trimming Is
about a foot deep in front and rises behind to the
waist linea bouffant effect. which exaggerates the
fulness on the back of the skirt A gown OF coral
mink satin has no trimming, except panel OF
pearls and small yellow stones on the skirt, while
the same embroidery dots tho gauze about the
decoletage The belt is Of pale yellow velvet
draped high on one side.
An effective afternoon toilet has skirt or black
mousselne de sole arranged in founces and en-
broidered with pink chenille. The bodice Is blouse
of figured black and pink silk, with long, wrinkled
black sleeves "Snob" is certainly success for
the couturiere
KINDS OF SKIRTS.
Dressmaxers are far from adopting the same
lines and two places of equal reputation may cut
their skirts quite differently And, again. for one
customer they may provide a skirt quite different
from that recommended to the client following her.
There are many forms of skirts in favor this sea-
son. and / notice tina. the generality OF Doucet
gowns differ markedly from those for which Paquin
Is responsible. Paquin was undoubtedly enutied 10
the credit Of having evolved the perfect form OF
the extreme godet skirt Now, au contraire. he Is
recommending straight lines, narrow trains and an
effect which, with slight cxaggeration. would be
clingng. Doucet seems still 10 prefer the godet
skirt and in its new form it is certainly graceful
II fits like glove about the hips and behind and
the godets simply about the limbs.
one Of the successes Of this firm Is cloth gown
IN male yellow the term yellow" being used to ex-
press q shade much warmer than the usual tan.
The skirt is deliberately embroidered with flowers
done in Jets. with gold centres and stems and
foliage in green silk. The blouse turns away In
front with jacket rcvcrs which are embroidered
and made wider by fat wings Of cream guipure.
The waisband is Of black satin. with bow and
ornament OF Jet on the left side a chemsette and
choker are Of tucked blue satin, with the rows OF
tuck!ng divided by lace insertions. while q tiny
turnover cuff on the sleeve matches the chem
isette.
STYLES IN Wells.
Some of the milliners prophesied this season that
the short VEIL reaching just over the nose would
be worn again with dressy toques and capotes.
but II they coming they have not yet APP
peared We certainly thought them both pretty
and becoming when they were generally worn some
years ago and they possess the advantage Of en-
abling one to drink cup OF tea without making
an unbecoming line of folds resting on the bridge
of ones nose. But wells certainly growing
obtrusive although one is no longer confined to
mere black or white. 1Olle which tones in with
the general scheme of the toilet Is better liked for
dressy occasions than is plain dotted net. The
dotted nets are still In favor for walking hats and
with a businesslike costume. Their becomngness
and ability to conine stray locks OF hair is unde-
niable and they would be the only veil for ordi-
nary use II, on the very occasions when they are
used, people were not disposed TO read in trans
and buses To push the veil up the forehead
is 10 DENY all coquetry; to read through II IL n
crime the oculIst says. which will result not only
in glasses. but in wrinkles.
There are so many pleasant things which are sup
posed to be responsible for premature lines: For
opinion of a celebrated French oculist the sub
iect may be of interest. His dictum is Arrange
nillows light and book that the eyes are easily
End naturally wide Wrinkles come from