The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-13

out very full and nuny at the SIDES Whero they
cover the cars.
The latest cycling costumes show o preference
for black and the dark shades Of blue and green.
rather than the light fawn and tan shades
which have been SO much worn.
Yale blue is one of tho popular colors in wool
gowns for children. They are made with n
blouse waist and guimpe neck, or With a blouse
front and Elton jacket decorated With braid.
The new piqu6 gowns in plain dark blue, red,
ecru. and white are very stylishly made with
tho wide circular flounce skirt, which is espe-
cially attractive in this material. One pretty
model in dark red has two bands Of white piqu6.
striped with narrow black braid at the head Of
the fiounce and again Mt the bottom. The wide
sailor collar, on the blouse waist, and the vest
are Of white. striped around all oyer ,r, With the
narrow bands of the same where the fiounce Is
sewn on the upper part. and the wide, collar is
trimmed with white embroidery and insertion.
Plain white bands decorate another gown Of
dark blue very effectively.
with black velvet ribbon are to be among tho
stylish costumes of the season.
Three narrow rufies Of black satin. with
satin baby ribbon on the edge. freshen up a
black satin skirt wonderfully.
Appliques Of black lace on white lisse are one
Of tho features Of the new millinery.
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Tho new toques are larger than those Of last
season, but the difference Is most noticeable in
the width from side to side.
It is the ambition of the woman who would be
fashionable this season to be slender, so all her
garments are fashioned to further her efforts in
this direction in case nature has been too gen.
erous in her proportions. Sleeves are small, and
the tight-tlttinR bodice Is coming In again as O
proper accompaniment for the sheathlike skirt.
The redingote style of dress Is to be very
much worn for spring walking costumes. and a
full front in the waist. caught down with u belt,
is one of the features.
The overskirt in the form of a tunic is here
again. 1t falls to the edge of the skirt in front
and rounds up a little at the back, apron fash
ion, falling on either side Of the fulness in the
underskirt.
The approved petticoat to wear with the new
sheath skirts fits very closely over the hips, is
plain down the front. with a narrow rufie at
the bottom. and is finished with deep full ruff
fes at tho back. drawn together with a ribbon
run in at the head to give the plain effect in
front.
Beige-colored lawn gowns, trimmed with bias
bands of the same stitched on and made with o
guimpe OF finely tucked white batiste. will be
very much worn for morning dress when the
warm days come.
Plaid and plain shot silks are combined In the
new silk petticoats.
Yak lace Is revived again, and the new laces
generally are beautiful beyond description. In
the heavy varieties white chenille figures very
plontifully. outlining tho pattern with fine
effect. This sort of lace is used for sleeves and
guimpes, Jokes. and entire waists.
A novelty in hairpins is a narrow band of
gold two or three inches long. studded with imi-
tation or real jewels. with u gold hairpin at
tached; When the pin Is in place the band
shuts down and confines the stray locks.
The latest veil is a scarf two yards long. 1t Is
edged with lace finished on the ends with q
iounce, ties in one knot at the back, and tho
ends are carried around in front and tied in a
bow under tho chin.
Bunches of white violets freshen up many q
winter hat, giving it a very spring.like look.