The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-27
FRILLS OF FASHION.

Bayadcro stripes nave the leau among all
novelty materials this season. among the pref
ticst Of which arc tho grenadines and crepe de
chimes. Puckered satin stripes with cords be
tween are q feature of some of the new stuffs,
and again the stripes resemble tucks. Arabesque
designs also form the crosswise lines and waved
stripes arc very much liked. One of tho latest
novelties is a pattern gown OF corded silk which
resembles bcngaline: For example, ono of these
In dull pink and white is striped in bayadcre
graduated groups, in which the cords are woven
more closely together, and which form the skirt
trimming. A striped portion is used for the
front OF the bodice, and the rest OF the gown is
plain pink.
with sprays OF old lace applied on. Loops for
tho hair arc also formed of the same ornamented
net, wired to keep them in place.
Fleur de solo is n soft, glossy silk. very dura-
BILE, and light In weight. delightful to the touch,
and well for wear.
Miniatures OF historical personages, set around
with diamonds. are very fashionable for we'd
ding gifts.
A pretty blouse waist for the theatre is made
of satin. in q pink pearl color like the inside of a
shell, tucked around from tho shoulder to the
belt. which is of turquoise blue velvet. 1t Is cut
out around the neck to show a yoke of fine ecru
embroidery. which also forms the collar. and
turquoise buttons fastcn 1t down one side.
Every preliminary millinery opening so far
has impressed all observers with the very obvi-
Gus influence of the Audubon Society. The
smartest toques and bonnets and picture hats
f1aunt gorgeous bouquets of ribbon in place of
glassy-eyed little sonKsters, and 1t Is undeniable
that the ribbon is answering just as well as the
birds did for effective decoration. The giddiest
headpiecc5 from Paris, sent over as models.
fairly bristle with bows, in the making of which
Out of a dozen imported hats on one stand seven
were marked for the predominating tones of yell
black and white. Yodda and basket straws pre-.
vail over the lately loved rice and Swiss wcaves.
and nearly every straw has q satin finish; Other
new hats are fairy trities. all tulle and flowers.
Scotch heather, periwinkles and fine small bios
SONS generally are to be very fashionable.
A bit of attractive frivolity that has caught
the feminine fancy is the big chiffon muff. 1t Is
black. or of any rich. dark color you please, has
ample fiounces on either end, and the chiffon is
painstakingly shirrod on a foundation and lin.
ing, OF rich bright satin: Sometimes q knot of
the outside. and within the muff is perfumed
like a sachct. This ephemeral bit OF prettiness
likely to figure at those following Easter week.
The new foulard silks are supplied with a
border which furnishes all tho necessary trim
ming. with possibly a little lace and ribbon for
the finish on the waist.
The bolero. in all sizes and shapes, is to be worn
again. and it is sometimes made of lace, quito
close fitting in the back and full in front.
Lace which has become yellow with age is
exactly the right tint required by fashion.
Tho shawl.shaped cape made OF black lace over
colored silk is one of the spring novelties in
wraps, and the edges are finished with ruches of
chiffon or lace. This will prove a very useful
fashion for those who have lace shnwls slowed
away in their cedar Ghosts. for they can be utilized
with great effect in one of these novel garments
Lace shawls are also used for skirt drapery
over satin dinner gowns. The centre is cut
enough to admit the waist. and the points fall
in front. at the back, and at either side.
Tucks as yet have lost none of their prestige
in the shuttle of fashion which Is going on. and
on bodices and skirts are quite as lavishly
tucked as ever. Yet their common use neccssi-
tates some other mode OF trimming if you would
have something distinctive IN style.
The variety in transparent materials for sum
mer gowns Is bewildering in extent as we'll as
color. and among lace grenadines, canvas Or
weaves, and lace zcphyrs it Is difficult to choose.
The silk and wool bareges are very sheer and
thin this season, and the now nuns veilings are
as cobwebby as possible.
French linens and Scotch Ginghams are being
made up with ~spangles on the skirts and waists.
OF course these are not to be wash suits, and of
course they are only for women of practically
unlimited wardrobe, but the matter is signii-
cant. nevertheless. The French linens are hav.
ing n marked influence on the early shoppers,
for this material is only linen in part. Is regard
ed as of tougher quality than the best Ring-
hams. and is beautifully checked and striped in
every possible variation OF red and blue. The
dressmakers say there is II distinct craze for
making up all these wash goods on the bias, and
embroidery by thousands OF yards is also con
sumed for the spring making Of cotton materi.
ais. The muslins. and they are nearly all In
bold primary cOlors, embroidered in black quite
fancifully, demand lace in their composition,
and 1t Is a popular fancy to edge the countless
rufiies on skirts and waists with narrow black
satin ribbon.
There seems to be no very noticeable diminu-
ton In the amount OF glittering, spangled en-
broideries used to decorate our gowns for even.
ing wear. and all sorts of floral designs are
worked. out In traCcrics of silver, precious
stones. lace applique. and s%plngles. Embroid.
cries in cord and velvet chenille are also very
much used.
The extreme fashionable dress skirt In Paris
is lined with nuns yelling to give 1t that cling.
ing "~die-away" sort OF effect. which is tho
latest fad. 1t will DO trying for women to give ND
that silken rustic which has become SO dear TO
their fancy for elegance, but fashion governs the
feminine world in spite of all preferences.