New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-19

idea of the frock Smaller sleeves have naturally
pushed the high trimming TO the nape Of the neck;
a generally becoming fashion, and fewer yards Of
pissed null are required now perhaps TO give an
equally eXtrdyagant effect, for If less is worn
about the shoulders there must be less about the
throat.
one may really make n mathematical formula
from the laws that seem to underlie all the
changes in fashon-sma skirts. smaller sleeves
less about the neck and even on the head. for
there are no extremely large hats this season
Dressmakers learn this formula. only they express
ELABORATE SHIRT WAISTS.
Shirt waists for the coming summer are eabo-
rate affairs. and even our imported English haber-
dashers rufng lace. stitching In insertion and
lingering silks well linens. The models
would seem 10 indicate that when shirt waist Is
made OF Silk it must initiate a linen nearly
possible The fine checks and hair lines in the
silk patterns are copied from those appearing in
past seasons In batste. unless 1t is true that the
batistes first copied them from some now forgotten
silks. These silks are made up in the most correct
with big cravat that passes twice
about the throat before being tied in a large
When some. form of linen or cotton builds the
shirt waist 1t is certainly elaborate, with tiny
rufles of lace and Insertion, and even fris over
the shoulders. one OF these is OF lavender and
white checked baiiste 4 line OF lace insertion
and TO the lower edge of the insertion is sewed n
two-inch ruhle of the same lace Below the yoke Is
a box pleat with two lines of insertion each
side The insertion extends up the outside Of the
sbondr he b6w Of b
narrow turnover collar of white linen tops
cravat of lavender silk and stiff cuffs finish the
garment
EARLY SPRING GARMENTS.
Spring would seem to be early this season. or
else there is a fad for wearing springke gar
ments before the usual debut. For example. recol-
lections of the Concours Hippque of last year
certainly clothed in winterlike "tailor-mades
with fur neck pieces and even capes. while this
season not an inch OF fur is to be seen. and in
place OF clo,h suits fancy woods or canvas
silk gowns. OF course the trees are budding-on
certain avenues they are quite In folage-and the
entirely lovely and beautiful Paris season is at
hand, but it is no warmer than in previous years.
and this pushing forward Of the spring modes Is
h9! on pn more bo nan s M b o onv DAYTIME
affair is disappointment to those who expect
The same ii is considered a smart event. and the
place to wear the latest cut of skirt and jacket
one novel skirt noted there had three tucks made
I'm he material running about the hips. tucks end
Ing behind and making the back drapery. The
was graceful especially as the skirt dragged n rihe
behind. Most Of the skirts were long. not clearing
the floor behind.
A BLACK AND WHITE COSTUME
costume of white cloth and a finely checked
black and white silk attracted lot OF attention.
The skirt and sleeves of the silk and tho
blouse of cloth with haring and oddly cut hip
pieces. These were lined with violet silk.
the skirt. The toqu" was OF gray tulie and violes
with strings of tulie trimmed with the flowers
smart costume was evidently built by the
hands OF master tailor Of a black and white
checked wool, with an orange thread running
through 1t, and making little tufts of color The
skirt was lined with orange and cut with side
peats hung from circular yoke. The jacket
bodice showed low waistcoat of orange velvet
and the upright collar was faced with the same
while chemisette and choker OF ecru lace added
dressy touch.
NOVEL. COMBINATIONS.
orange Is a favorite shade this spring and is
effective with gray. Few things In millinery are
prettier than hat of gray tulle trimmed with
orange velvet and a white bird.
Navy blue and bright green is a novel combina-
ton which is effective if well arranged. II occurs
in gown of blue canvas built n trans
parency OF the same color the green silk being
used for belt and choker, and the choker making
tiny square yoke under the chin A novel touch
on this frock IS the double frill of lace that
starts from the left shoulder, the bust and
ends under the waistband on the right side.