The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-27

the newest OF tDf Etfn sorts is Known us
that name and exceedingly chic. The es-
seEtial feature Is the faring portion Of
stitched TelTet which Ii attached TO the
stock and runs down In points at the
front. Whatever the color, the material
mus; be the same. but the stock portion,
which Is laid IN plalts. is satin. silk. or
m0Hszeline. as preferred, and the four-in-
hand tie that finishes the whole Is made
20 harmonic. One Of the most gorgeous
made FOR the coming function of horses
and gowns Is in white and gold. the stock
OF folded satin with knots OF gold thread.
the fiaring portion white panne. with a
tiny gold cord az the edge, and the tie Of
white satin with sine sold spirals as ends.
IN such a combination fl is suited to q
lace or elaborate silk and chiffon blouse,
but In such darker color as a golf red
stock with black velvet and black satin
tie. 1t becomes appropriate for tailored
gown or a simple waist.
More delicate ethereal novelties are lace
and combinations OF velvet bands that are
worn quite unlined, or over soft ribbon,
as preferred Tbe lace is exquisite. All
the finer sorts are in vogue, but renais-
sanee Is favorite, and has the advar-
tage OF being uiakable, while point duch-
ess and the like must be purchased ready
for wear. Their essential characteristic
Is s0ftness and lack OF severity. Many of
them are entirely unwired, finished with
tiny ruehe OF chiffon at the base. 9th
ers have uprights of fine wire at each end
which prevent a too soft effect and en-
able the lace to be seen at its best. One
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chlnOn as foundation, and has a tiny
piping Of the velvet against the throat and
again at the base. Lace Is a craze. 1t
not alone appears in stocks, but in
searfs, neekties, and iabots. I.e; me hint
tnat much-used old bit, that Ia rare in
quallty but shows signs of wear. can be
made exceedingly effective in the last
capacity. Drawn up into full soft folds
defeets disappear. and only the delightful
cream quality induced by age and the
beautiful pattern are apparent. Pale-tint-
ed stocks with white waists are a feature:
the simplest one augmented by one of
these Jabots becomes exquisite and gives
a final touch to the toilet.
Ihe stocks made from narrow bands far
the most part include some tint Of silver
or soid' the former metal having attained
flsE rank in the world OF fashion. One of
me prettiest is black velvet ribbon with
silver braid and tiny buttons The velvet
IS arranged in rows one-quarter of an
men apart, four at the front, five at the
pack. AZ intervals are four uprights of
ineh-wide silver braid. to which the velvet
is caught by the buttons. and beneath the
whole is worn white or colored ribbon. as
preferred. Another Is in six rows. the vel
Vet being narrower. and is made with gold
braid In place of silver, with a many-loop-
cd bow with ends finished by ferrets at the
front. With this last is a belt TO match,
and. let me add, the two together make a
striking effect and are quite new.
Among the daintier stocks. those for
white and delicate tints, the two newest
are one of chiffon with silk stitches ona
of silver tissue and white satin. The chff-
fOn is made into bands three-quarters of
an inch wide. which are Joined by herring
bone In white silk and overlaid with fine
tree stitching. To get the best result Il Is
worn unlined, and allows glimpses of the
throat between The rows of satin that are
charming If Il shows too great ten
dency to droop. 1t is supplied with an up
right Of fine white wire at each end. The
silver tissue is new and is really lovely. It
makes the foundation for the stock. which
Is overlaid with strips of satin on which
silver sequins are sewed. The upper edge
is curved and becomes deeper back of the
ears, and is finished with a satin cord. At
intervals are four uprights Of covered wire
that hold 1t in shape. No one of the
group means any exacting labor, but one
and all they can be purchased ready for
wear If time OF patience fail.
l wrote you last week of the latest thing
IN OOas. and meant to confine myself to
stocks and ties at this writing, but must
add that the fringed and shirred taffeta
which 1 described can be finished with
long loops and ends of velvet ribbon
which are simpler than the silk shirred
into shape, and that it will be exceedingly
recherche to wear the boas in silk to
match tan and mode gowns.
MAY MANTON.