The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-03
SPRING STYLES COMING
MANY WOMEN ARE MAKING OF LENT
A SHOPPING SEASON.
What the Easter Millinery VIII Look
Like-Scarfs as a Fad-Um-
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daily. The lenten season is always a profit
able one, say the merchants. because so
many women devote the time to getting the
spring and summer sewing out of the way,
and therefore the stores are filed with busy
shoppers. The wholesale millinery houses
have their openings this week, continuing
also next week. and the buyers for the large
stores are in New York selecting the newest
things I'm the Easter styles.
The styles of the new hats already dis
played are very profuse. The popular shapes
seem to be decidedly over the nose. not only
In brim, but also IN bulk. The soft-iinished
braids. berets. toques and round hats are
among the popular styles and they are
heavily trimmed with violets, pansies. corn
flowers, lilies. berries and foliage. Roses
OF the open variety, in quite a large size,
as well as those having the appearance of
being crushed, and foliage will be most
fashionable trimming. A great deal of
maline and moussellne. plain and fancy, is
used for the seasons trimming. Much of
the foliage is of a light-tinted variety, some
thing entirely new this season. while the
rose foliage. imported direct from Paris,
looks 'wormy," to make it appear more
natural. Ferns. including the maidenhair
| variety. will be used considerably. and pink
roses in huge punches will be very eff
fective trimming. White and black effects
are also good.
One OF the buyers for q retail millinery de-
partment. who recently returned from New
York, says the women there wear the spring
ideas 10 evening affairs and theaters. and
describes the swagger woman as present
ing a novel appearance when seen at the
frequented style center of the metropolis.
\ Ghn uraa - n tfUht clnzo- tin t-ain Hra--
c%oiffure drawn up from the neck, a full
round hat pushed forward over her for
head and. with an aggressive, nervous
walk and poise, she fashions her carriage.
Among the busiest departments in the
stores are those devoted to fancy
In no previous year has such a vast array
of pretty designs in ~neckwear been dis
| layed. These dainty accessories are mex
| pensive and one is able to have distinctly
dissimilar styles. In a box of importa-
tons from Paris, received by one of the
retail firms on Washington street this week,
were some exquisitely made stock collars
with bows attached, fashioned of net,
chiffon, mousseline and other various It's
sues, and prettily trimmed with ribbon,
ruching, fringe and different suitable fan
cies. Plain and plated stocks, also with
DoWs, although not so dainty as those made
VI the extremely Qelcate faDrlcS, are less
perisnable and Will become fashionable.
Some plain satin stocks have a jabot of
lace instead of the bow, or chiffon trimmed
with lace; the stiff satin stock is also shown.
Scarfs of every description are a fad i'm
Paris and New York, and many entirely
new ideas are introduced. Among these are
udlcate liberties, nets, mousselineS and
chiffons, trimmed with renaissance APP
pliques, ruchings and plaitings. Other pref
~ ones are fashioned of crepe de chene in
all shades. with borders in open drawn
| erects or brought out in contrasting pompa-
do9r designs. Some imported fichus in
immed with plating and ruching. or mar
row satin ribbon or lace applique. Boas
of plated chiffon, in delicate coloring for
evening wear. wider at the back of the neck
and tapering toward the waist line. with
trimming of loops Of narrow satin ribbon,
caught here and there. are among the novel
ties. There are many novelties brought out
in pretty lace and aIl-overs this season.
Something which would be very rich over an
underskirt and corsage of black or white
satin comes in a Spanish lace, with heavy
handsome design on plain net. 1t is shown
In black. cream and white. In some cases
the pattern starts from the foot in an eff
fective garland and becomes lighter as 1t
ascends. Other laces of a similar kind. and
intended for skirts in the present fashion,
Is woven in a circle. and in the center is a
cut out, thus leaving a round, eamles
skirt. Black and white Chantilly. for the
same purpose, is also made in aIl-over. Many
or the new tunics and polonaises will be
made of these laces. says the fashionable
mOdiste, at the department stores.
The new fans, just received. are decidedly
the most artistic ever shown in indianapolis,
and are imported from Paris. They are of
medium size. in the regular oval shape,
and are made of boiling cloth. Some are
covered with lace applique and dainty dec
grafton of pink or blue. In some the ivory
sticks are also painted or carved. Others
OF the fans are edged with gold and COW
cred with gold or silver spangles. They
are all finished with a large cord and tassel.
Imported sash or belt buckles shown by one
1 firm are aXn1iSifaly faGhinnpH IN odd asf0
The most expensive are of sterling silver,
set with brilliants, and range in price from
$3.50 TO $40. Others are gold-plated over
sterling, with delicate carving; are peculiar
shaped, and cost from 81 to s.. The white
metal ones are also popular and many are
set with brilliantS, are very handsome. The
few leather belts shown are in all high COL
ors are made of fine, delicate leather.
Those In black patent leather, dOuble-faced,
will be very fashionable.
One of the firms on Washington street
shows a new and decidedly swell line Of
parasols. There are no soft materials used
in those shown. They are made of substan-
tial and bright-colored silks, the stripes run
ming round and usually In groups and clus-
tiers. The style is termed the English
Derby and the handles are the straight
club sticks; a heavy cord and tassel to cor
respond with the silk OF the parasol bangles
on. At the top the silk is finished in the
butterfly style and tied with a large bow Of
satin ribbon.
The ready-made garment and tailor suits
displayed are merely an idea of what are
coming. The tailor suits are close-ftting;
the skirt circular, or flare, with quite a
train. Handsome silk-lined gowns range in
price from $25 to $50.