The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-04-23
FRILLS OF FASHION.

The finish OF sleeves at the wrists is q point
In fashion very carefully considered this sea-
son. There are points and scallops cut on the
sleeves and falling over the hand. and little
circular fri!ls set in. and the facing OF these is
quite as important as the trimming outside. II
not more so, White satin L. the prevailing
facing. and this Ia covered with, cream LACE or
black chantilly. or trimmed with little frills OF
lace or chiffon.
Pretty evening dresses for young girls are
made OF cream net over taffeta. silk. and
trimmed from waist to hem with frills OF white
satin ribbon.
Belts for the neck are not really novelties.
but they have blossomed out in new and varied
designs for the summer girl. The latest is a
sort Of dog collar in silver or gold arranged In
medallions with chains between. or made In a
over a band Of colored ribbon. with a belt for
the waist to match.
A parasol which matches the color in your
hat is the chic thing to have this season.
A pretty summer cape is made with two ac-
Gordon plated rufles OF white chiffon striped
with, black, satin on the edge. The plaitings
are finished with q tiny ruche OF chiffon. and
a ruche OF chiffon with long scarf ends com
pletes this dainty wrap made on a white taffeta
silk foundation.
Guimpes with sleeves. made OF chiffon or silk.
can be purchased in the shops for almost any
price between IS and SIS.
The new MORE silks interviewer with floral
designs are as soft and pliable as Oriental
satin.
Velvet cord neck chains strung with coral
beads are one OF the seasons novelties.
A few yards OF tulle. more yards OF fine wire
and a bunch OF iowersf form o good recipe for a
fashionable toque. Simple enough in the abb
s%tract. yet no one but the most artistic milliper
can bring anything like success out OF this
combination.
Making hat crowns OF flowers is one Of the
novel effects in millinery but the latest form
not artificial moss. but the real thing.
Fancy vests and waistcoats are features OF
thelnew cloth gowns. There are pious vests and
vests Of white corded silk. daintily Powered
iow-cut double .breasted waistcoat worn over a
ohemisette front OF lace OF chiffon.
The silk petticoat is 4 thing OF great impor-
lance in these days when 30 much depends on
the fit around the hips and exactly the correct
amount OF fulness at the bottom. The new
skirt Is cut circular at the top and fitted as
carefully and smoothly as q dress skirt with no
gathers at all at the back. A deep circular or
bias founce 10 added. at the knee. and this ia
trimmed with pinked, tucked or corded ruff
insertions and frills are applied in every con-
FIounces made OF Alternate rows OF satin rib,
bon and lace insertion are another fancy, and
tGr !inl'1nsdf With R' rows or Of s waire r 9bt. ae% are a v aag
effective trimming. Insertions are set In
points and squares IN, the silk ~hounces. and II
you want. q very dainty decoration use plait-
ings OF chiffon.
The high tor Knot is still the most fashion
able mode OF dressing the hair. and the Paris
ian woman pompadour is thrown we'll forward
In an overhanging pun.
Polka dots are very much In evidence In the
new hosiery. and blue and tan stockings are
literally, sprinkled with blue. white or red
spots. For evening, wear the silk hose with
real lace fronts are the choice.
A pretty cape is made Of gray bengaline. we'll
covered with bold designs in black lace APP
pIiare; 4 ruf1e Of Chantilly over 9 plating q
OF shlrred chiffon. with a frill OF lace and chiffon
forming a deep collar.
A large bow OF some striking color. with a
jewelled button or buckle. gives a smart touch
to many OF the French gowns. 1t 10 made OF
black velvet, colored silk or chiffon. and at ono
side Of the bodice 1t Is very effective. especially
on a black lace or jetted gown which has no
other color. and then the collar band should
match the two.
Some OF the newest shirt waists are made
with n sailor collar pointing down, TO the bolt
In front. For a dressy effect the collar may be
Very, extravagant blouse waists are made OF
crepe de chine tucked In groups below a yoke
OF cream lace.
The new double faced satin bengalines are
used for bridesmaids gowns.
A novelty among the laces 10 called tho 60
Diet, which means that 1t Ia woven In the form
OF u circular fiounce, so that II hangs like a ruff
fe with any gathering.
A new dress material. called ~iroRanil slystre.
is in reality two materials. one over the other.
The upper a watered gauge or grenadiqe, with
n figured foundation In color. Black over
white. with a black spot. gives a very pretty
effect,
Pure white kid gloves are going out Of fash
ion and the delicate tints OF cream and ecru
suedes are coming in.
Now that n pocket Is an impossibility in the
new gowns. little bags OF black satin, dotted
with paillettes or embroidered are carried by
the French women Brocaded satin is also used,
md the hnn ara HFn WI nm with a Fihhnn RIM