The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-10
PrettY Things tO Wear.

life and a merry one with less restric-
tons But the rules are not too exacting
to be tried.
Pretty Things to Wear.
Up to date the status of the Jacket
seems to be somewhat uncertain. That a
demand for jackets will arise later there
IS little doubt. but on just what particu-
lar shape the demand will find express
sion it is difficult to say. Many favor the
little loose back box coats.
Among the foreign novelties shown in
the shops is a line of Illuminated silk and
wool crepon effects. There are two de-
signs in six colors, and in every instance
the black yarn is thrown TO the surface
to produce a crepon effect.
1t is said that in England khaki cloth
has attained considerable prominence as
fabric for fashioning almost everything
from slippers to costumes.
Among novelties in silks that have met
with favor are satin Liberties printed IN
Persian designs of pastel coloring. Fou-
to score the success that was predicted
NEW DRESS TRIMMINGS.
Much of the effect from small tassels as
ing heavy enough to yibrate from their
own weight, A tassel of fine silk has not
ing choose such ornaments when made
from heavy silk cord. There will be a
number of new garnitures in the way of
embroideries, and buttons will also be ex-
tremely popular.
Skirts are being trimmed with two rows
of buttons down the front The two rows
SNtend directly down the middle of the
front. and for this purpose small but very
expensive buttons are employed. They
are of gold. beautifully set with mock
gems of blue and red and green to ini-
tate turquoise the emerald and the ruby.
Some of these buttons cost s. EACH and
frequently 81 each.
Foulards are going to be more popular
than even last season. Blue has hitherto
been the chief favorite, but now all col
oFs are distinctly in vogue. Blues will
however. retain much of their former
favor and will appear with white embel-
lishments. Black and white, with a
touch of color. will also be much worm
great rage for street wear in spring. In
deed. brown is coming conspicuously into
the newest Of all and the most effective.
THE NEW STOCKINGS.
For a long time stockings were consid-
cred a necessary but unattraetive feature
few years this idea has been undergoing
4 gradual change. until now they form
one of the most important accessories
For two or three years coiored stock
worn, but the woman of quiet tastes will
prefer the all black ones. which are very
and lace Isle come in all patterns and
are almost impossible to resist. OF course
they are for summer wear as they are
lacy and thin. They come in cotton.
Isle and silk and one can pay almost any
price above fifty cents.
Colored stockings are shown and will
still be popular during the spring and
summer, especially with golf costumes.
In the colors polka dots and stripes pre-
dominate, though some exquisite plaids
are shown. The boot pattern is also very
pretty; the lower half is of plain black
striped or polka dotted in some colors.
while the upper half is of a solid color to
match
NEW MATERIALS FOR WAISTS.
Every. season the feminine minds are
agitated by the announcement that shirt
waists are not to be worn any more, IN