The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-31
TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL SATURDAY EVENING MARCH

Of wearing apparel dressing is made
easier by finding every one in perfect
order.
A Season of Ribbons.
This is to be great season for RIB
bons, and the shops are full Of the most
fascinating specimens, in every possible
texture and color. There are ribbon
sashes and belts. ribbon collars and
neckties and tons of ribbon in the shirts
and waists, put on in a most careless
fashion, apparently. Black velvet rib
bon. in all widths, is used-put through
beading, slipped through pleats and
in pleat bands. On collars. vests and
cuffs narrow black velvet ribbons, fas-
tened with tiny steel and rhinestone
buckles. are used. and make a most
effective trimming, while on lace
gowns there are bands of lace entire
deux. with lace satin ribbon.
Taffeta, both in plain and fancy de-
signs. is the favorite ribbon. but in peau
de sole, liberty satin and gross grain are
also charming patterns, and preferred
by some dressmakers on account of the
fact that the softer ribbons tie better
and can drape easier in accordance with
the new styles.
Fads and Fancies.
Leghorn hats are expected to be pop
ular this summer.
With elbow sleeves all sorts of orna-
ments viii be worn.
Black silk stockings. with white lace
medalhons set in the instep, are very
chic.
White cloth is being made up into
very handsome costumes for summer.
For visiting, teas, card parties, con-
certs, lectures, and so forth, delicately
tinted gowns are in favor.
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bon sewed inside the neckband of
bodice protects the throat from the de-
facing mark that is a common result
from the wear of the prevailing high
dress collars. It is not intended that
the ribbon shall show from the outside.
Black and white effects are more pro-
nounced than ever in both costumes and
millinery. White organizes are made
up with wide insertions of black chan
tilly or French lace, and the new gown
of any sort which has no touch of black
and white, or both, is the grand excep-
ton. Even the light cloth gowns elab-
Orately trimmed with cream lace. which
have no black at any point will have
small square black velvet bows on the
front of the bodice. possibly down the
front of the vest if there is no other
availa bic space. White MORE on black
broadcloth is another fashionable COM
binatiOn.
The bulldog toe is much liked for golf
and outing shoes but having a ten
dency to make the foot look clumsy, it
is too ungainly for general feminine
choice. The shoe par excellence is the
we'll made kid boot and it's calf help
mates, which are being worn with the
fiat or the new Cuban heel
In the majority Of cases hosiery will
be of a simple color Some fancy
hosiery is being shown in brilliant
hues it is. however, not considered the
best taste.
The waist is receiving more attention
each season, for it is susceptible of
great things under intelligent manage
ment. The French back is intrenching
itself more strongly every day in pop
ular favor. It is used both plain and
with combinations of tucks, pleats, box
pleats and cords. A large box pleat
down the back is effective and may be-
come a prime favorite. as it will fall
in nicely with the double box pleats on
the new skirts. Fancy has run riot in
designing silk waists, and has produced
innumerable unique effects in cross
cords and cord and hemstitch combi-
nations.
Pale blue and beige are to be COM
bined in the spring novelties. A biege
homespun with pale blue facings on
the jaunty Elton coat is one of the
newest models.
The military spirit has even invaded
fashion in England, and the girls are
wearing the yeoman hat Some use the
regulation chin strap, which they
fasten under the hair. The Tam o
Shanter, Familiarity know as a fanny"
has taken new hold on life, and many
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