Evening star., 1897-05-07
SUMNER Sun SHADES.
Great Variety In the Styles of This
Important Adjunct to IN Outfit.
From Harpers Bazar -

Great Variety In the Styles of This
Important Adjunct to IN Outfit.
From Harper's Bazaar.
Parasols are always an important ad-
junct to thorough summer outfit. and
when they are first exhibited for sale in
the spring it is, indeed. difficult ma tier
to choose which are the best to buy. The
height of luxury is, of course, to have one
for each and every costume but as that
involves more expense than everybody can
compass. the choice has generally to be
limited to three or four .-3
The first parasols to be carried are quite
severe in outline, and guilt1ess of the. r,,f-
nes and furbelows that grace those of
thinner fabrics and intended to carry with
summer gowns. Quite like small sun UNI
brellas they are, and made of silks and
brocades. Shaded effects are seen in great
numbers. and many of figured and brocaded
silks OF most wondrous combination of
coloring. while others of plain colors are
lined with contrast that makes them ex-
ceedingly smart.
There is little change from year to year
In the shape of parasols, with one exception
those which resemble somewhat the Jap-
anese umbrella, and open almost flat. These
were first seen year before last, last season
were quite fashionable and this year are
among the novelties.
Ihey have more ribs than the others
which curve over and are a trife larger
When folded or rolled up thew look unite
the same AS yet the dark silks are the
only ones used. but for midsummer there
are some in most startlingly brilliant colors.
Red III all the different shades thereof,
blue, green and yellow, are seen in the new
parasols. while the handles are works of
art-silver, china. imitation jewels, ivory.
wood. etc. Nothing new in one sense, but
quite new In construction. Russian enamel.
which Is now popular, Is very smart for
nlndIeS nd irJ
carvings are also in favor
Gold handles studded with jewels in the
same order of ornamentation as the gold
purses can Re had by those who are anxious
to have luxurious and expensive things
but in wood are most charming and effec-
tive handles which are in eminently good
taste 1t Is no longer necessary to be ex-
travagant 10 be well dressed, and these
points CT costume can be decided by good
taste most satisfactorily
For pareSols to carry with summer gowns
there are many varieties to choose from.
Mousseline de sole, tule and chiffon again
are in fashion, and many yards can be used
In plfhngS and ruffies, not to speak of the
accordion -pleated effects. Embroidered ba-
tistes and muslins to exactly match the
gowns are exceedingly pretty: as a r,1Ie
they are lined with some color, that makes
them look much better and shows off the
embroidery to great advantage. Most of
these nave no ruffies nor furbelows, and
are on the severe order.
The transparent materials are made over
frames somewhat larger than the others
and by the time the ruffles are On nresent
an imposing appearance. Some of black
nave small ruffies edged with narrow ecru
lace. and big rosette of the material
tied on the long straight handle. Red nous
seine de sole Is somewhat startling, and
YET there are great many red parasols
shown as being quite the latest style. All
whlte seems infinitely prettier to the un-
educated eye, and some Of them are ex-
quisltely dainty. On silk frame rows
n mus nf lrr-sf 60 I'll .ktHe
one overlapping the other, while just at the
edge, showing under the last rufie Is a
hounce of lace that seems to give a touch
of richness and beauty. while around the
handle Is tied bunch of ribbon with lace
ends.
All lace parasols are once more to be
fashionable. and some exquisite pieces of
lace are being brought out of treasure
Small parasol covers are made over to
cover the large frames by adding the ruffles
or chiffon and mousseline de SOLE White
lace shows best over color. but black over
white Is the smartest of ALL and when
further improved by knots Of cerIse velvet
Is suitable to wear with any gown
IN pale heliotrope mousseline and trim
med with punches of violets. a white handle
set with amethyst. and a big white bow
halfway down the stick Is a noticeable
parasol, made to wear with q heliotrope
gown. but one that can be carried with a
gown OF another color. Made with striped
shape. Is another charming design. This
all in black. but Tired with a pale rose
pink; the handle of ebony has rubies-imi-
tation, 1t Is needless to say-set in the end
which take away any idea of mourning
even when the parasol is closed. OF course
when 1t is open the rose lining makes It
bright. Marvelously cheap are some Of
the plain silk parasols. and clever fingers
can arrange ruffles of lace SO that a very
elaborate effect can be obtained for won
derfully little money: and as one season is
really all that parasol can stand, there is
no sense In paying out too much money
for what must be renewed again next sea
son.