The record-union., 1897-04-11

pointed overskirt makes but little head
way in popular favor. Modistes de-
+ clare that most of their patrons vote
it a dowdy-looking revival, and refuse
to adopt it on either day or evening
gowns
Next to the brilliant red flowers and
the soft dainty violets, the very fash
ionable blossom of the season is the
poetic narcissus, called most frequent
ly the daffodil. 1t will, on account of
the continued popularity of the deep
and delicatey yellow dyes retain its vogue
all summer-first as genuine. blossom,
afterwards as an imitation, or in defer
ence to the marvellous skill of the
Partisan flower makers as a reproduc-
ton. The lack of vitality, like that OF
many of the artificial roses, cannot be
discovered in the beautiful copy until
one has touched the flower. 1t de-
ceives the eye entirely, having all the
fresh, fragile appearance and natural
delicate glow of the true blossoms.
There are shoulder-capes and Shout
der-capes now on exhibition, and more
to follow, for besides the handsome
models made ready for Easter-tide,
formed of MORE, satin, faille brocade
and cloth, the designers are making the
most enchanting little wraps-berthas,
f1chus, and pelerines-to be worn next
season with the wonderful overladen
round hats. and the daintiest of dainty
toilets of Powered taffeta silks, fou-
lards, checked and striped chinas, Indian
muslins, organizes and lawns, dimities
and challis innumerable. These capes
will be in high fashion all summer.
Already we note that their forms are
more varied than those of a year ago,
and the shapes and styles less protective
and more summary than those we have
become familiar with. A number of the
French models are fichu shaped, with
long scarf ends that tie at the back in
Marie Antoinette fashion. They have
a frill at the edge that is usually lace
bordered. Other charming capeS of
white India silk crepe de Chine or soft
undressed Liberty satin are accordion
pleated in circular form, and few of
these have accordion-pleated scarf ends.
The richest and most expensive capes
are in a combination of black chiffon
of the finest cut jet and satin ribbon.
The most fascinating models are Of
beautiful cream laces, nets and chiffon,
with trimmings either of frills bordered
with rows of very narrow ribbon in
cream satin or black velvet, or of cream
satin loops and ends or rosettes Ele-
CANT summer capes showing black and
white laces in combination, with parasol
and hat or bonnet en- suite, will be very
much in vogue. Out of all this exqui-
site variety it will be almost impossible
not to do great justice to ones appear
ance in the matter of dainty summer
wrap.
Word comes from trustworthy French
sources that fine gold necklaces, narrow
| bangle bracelets, and small Etruscan
gold earrings and larger gold hoops set
with pearls, moonstones and small dia-
mond clippings are to return to fash
| ionable favor.
| Nearly all the dressy styles of couture
just now point to wearing the hair on the
! crown of the head. Neck bands are fur
nished with tall outstanding frills and
! IFdISeS WHICH may extend no
! than the ears or be carried in a sloping
direction towards the front, narrowing
| to nothing or turning backward to form
/ long slender revers. For evening wear
| the Medici collars are still in high favor,
| but if these are not fancied, there are
| scores of other pretty styles both mod
ern and antique to choose from to adorn
| either bodice or wrap.
Pointed epaulettes, toreador jacket
/ fronts. and plain and folded girdles still
! lend great variety to spring street cos
/ tunes and house toilets.
Carnations, geraniums, gladioli, tulips,
! lobelia blooms, roses, Gamma and wild
| ounce blossoms are among the brilliant
red flowers that are used upon spring
| hats and bonnets.
Tailor-made pique costumes will form
one of the very smart styles for after
noon wear this summer
The new three-piece skirt has a very
wide front breadth