New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-25
LITTLE NOTES OF FASHION.

One pretty spring gown noticed in one Of the
stores Is OF black MORE velour with Paqun skirt
The founce is heavily spangled with Jet to outline
the watered effect Of the moire The waist and
sleeves also ietted. and lace scarf is caught In
a bow on the left side.
A spring walking gown OF turquoise gray
face cloth. with diagonal trimming OF black cadet
braid The waist has a slight blouse effect with
white MORE revers and collar and tie OF lace
Popular materials FOR walking dresses IN England
the new black alpacas with the nns white hair
stripe In them
The ultra fashionable has semi-tight-
fitting front with almost tight back and full
ness In the basque
A dainty and beautiful enec, IN summer cos
tunes is produced by combining white lawn with
many insertions OF black lace.
For women with high forehcads the correct way
to dress the hair is 10 have few curls over tho
temples. This softcns the face considerably and 10
exceedingly becoming when the hat comes far over
on the eyes
A light drab Venetian coat and skirt 10 much In
vogue for outdoor A collar turned back
with tucks OF shaded batiste in blue adds to the
attrac'iveness of the costume.
Silk waists will be made 10 fasten on one side
with a large triangular rever. trimmed with nib
bon velvet. during spring and summer.
Another pretty thing in the silk line 10 the new
neurs satin. This Is link between the taffstA
and satin. and Is In changeable shades.
Bengalines going TO be more popular this
summer than for many years. and will bs shown
In all tho colors well IN black the modtstes
say.
Moire Is said 10 be more sought after this season
than last, and will figure conspicuously 10 street
costumes during the spring
Elaborate checks are leading the list Of popular
silks at present Sombre effects conspicuous
in stripes and make pretty waists Roman stripes
Will be In style this season also.
velvets are si much worn for trtmmngA but
nothing has developed along that line
The demand for taior-rnade suits Is so great thss
the tafeta supply for Innings is decreasing IN an
alarming degree For dresses Il IS a popular ma
terial, however. the salaswomen say.
Striped velvets are coming In. the stripes being
small. dsrk-colored velvet, alternating with light
coiored silk Printed velvet Is also seem and 10 en-
ployed in trimming woollen gowns and in making
entire waists.
Costumes with Jacket bodies will BE- moro IN
favor than ever next season. The blouse will stfrl
be worn. and tho boero will probably be popular
One or rhe new spring cress laDrlcS mas a poplia
ground with Jacquard figure. II closely resembles
crepon, but Ia less expensive.
Cauze haircloth Is being used 10 give the
stability necessary in fashionab bic garment
Purple Is Of the coors most frequently seen
IN the new spring gowns.
Chatelaines continue TO grow IN popularity. and
they are to bs de r.seur before long. The Lentea
sewing class affords a welcome excuse for wearing
ono OF these ornaments
Tho fashionable garter hsrmonizes with other
lingerie.
Lace gowns will he much worn next season. and
lace will be IN great demand in all departments Of
dress Lace accessories will be much used In lace
and net dresses an nternins OF elk will be intro
duced between the principal material and tho silk
foundation.
ArttNctal Nowers seved IN narrow rfbhons rnako