New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
DAINTINESS IN NECKWEAR
ARE FAVORITES- OF
WHITE CHIFFON

There never were many pretty oddities and
bewitching novelties IN neckwear as this summer.
Every large drygoods house tries Guido every
other in the matter and the result is a bewilder
Inent, If embarrassment. of riches One
cannot go far astray 10 the fashion when
practically everything is fashionable.
There is one mode. however Of dressing the neck
that is distinctly Of date and that is the high
starched collar. For this mercy many
truly thankful, as the fashion never was pretty.
comfortable becoming yet those who dsliked II
were obliged to submit its tyranny be out OF
the world. This season huf1ness reigns Lace and
chiffon are the approved materials, and are put
together SO exquisitely that they joy 70 be-
hold. IN addition to permitting least much
comfort the weather allows
One charming example is composed of tucked
tulIe. mounted A frame Of extremely fine white
silk wire. This is edged by a tiny ruchng of white
ribbon and large rosette Of tulle with ribbon
centre covers the fastening the back. In front
is similar rosette. from which fall two long ends
Of the tucked tule nearly a foot wide. Several
rows Of ribbon ruching applied each end
One advantage this neck is that the collar
portion can he renewed whenever necessary $
long as the ties remain fresh
EFFECTIVE NECK DRAPERY
A hchu Of cream mousselne de sole, trimmed
with a number Of rows of ChantiIIy other lace,
IS effective adjunct 70 the summer toilet. II is
draped over the shoulders and caught IN front IN
der large bow Of white ribbon. The ends should
fall nearly the knee iabot Of Irish lace has
the transparent collar with full ends of the lace
appliqued on wash blond. A knot Of the blond
conceaIs the place where the ends attached.
IN simpler ties the butterfly bow of tulIe
mousseine edged with narrow lace velvet rib
bon. fs popular The bat wing bow of silk. too is
liked. Crepe de chine and chiffon scarfs. with
frtnged ends, are worn as twice around ties.
They may be used without a separate stock by
having a wired collar of firm white net, Unned.
This supports the tie and prevents It from
wrtnking.
scarfs in many cases. and really good lace pins Of
the old fashioned kind have emerged triumphantly
from their long and ignOminiOus secluson in the
jewel box. The favorire jewelled ring is hinged
and clasps the scarf easily and gracefully without
crushing.
For evening or day there is a new boa that
permanent w mite silk muslin IS accordion pieated
yards of it-and the middle third is then gathered
in Innumerabs fine tucks into a space somewhat
longer than enough 70 enCirC4e the throat easily
A yard each end is left ungathered and the
remaining length is gathered in two or three
groupings 10 the edge. The ends caught by
jewelled fastening or tied by a large bow of white
satin ribbon Completed. II should be least
TWO and Ihree-quarJeTs yards in length
PRETTY Jokes AND SLEEVES,
The popularity OF transparent yokes and sleeves
has enforced equal favor for dainty shoulder wraps
Of net silk and crepe, ruf1ed, appuqued and en-
broidered with lavish hand. These may be Of a
color match a particular gown. made in
black white TO accompany any costume. A
jaunty cape seen recently OF yellow
brocaded silk completely covered with narrow
rufies Of black tuIIe ribbon edged. The collar was
high and. fartug, and covered with chiffon closely
fastening al the throat fell long scarf ends Of
accordion pleated chiffon, under large bow OF
The plastron effects for wear with Eton Jackets