The Worthington advance., 1900-04-06
FEMININE Il FRILLs 81
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J Shades of gray are charming in the
new woolen materials which are to be
seen for the new gowns. There are ali
sorts of pretty grenadine-like mate:
rials, similar to those worn in the six
tles-loosely woven materials, bur
with body enough to drape excellently.
Some of them are to be seen with pref
ty satin stripes, some with little en-
broidered figures, the small bow knots
that never seem to grow old.
With the thought of the war in al
most everything done nowadays in
England, the bonbon boxes of silver
are no longer used to hold various
small bonbons, but are filled with
"meat lozenges." They are fitted for
the pocket, and are supposed to be
just the thing for the soldier boy in
time of need.
Pretty little handkerchiefs with a
pattern woven in them somewhat aft
er the way patterns are woven in
damask for the table are now coming
in. There are little bowknots, for in
stance, at intervals through the body
of the handkerchief, and the table
linen effect is most noticeable in a
damask-like band around the edge, and
in which the pattern is set at regular
intervals, as in border.
Most of the shoppers from the big
shops who purchase French lingerie
are now abroad getting up the new
stock, and, this being just about be-
tween seasons, it is good time for
bargains in pretty underwear. There
are many women who consider under
wear their one extravaganza. They
do not care SO much about their out
side garments, but there is certain
delightful daintiness in wearing the
prettiest and most attractive clothes
out of sight. They feel that they dress
for themselves, and it gives certain
feeling of self-respect and special
pleasure. These women never dare to
go near the underwear counters in
the big shops when the contents OF
their purses are at low ebb. for they
simply cannot resist the pretty things
displayed.
The drapery effect around the shoul-
ders obtains in many things, especially
where yokes are worn. Below the yoke
of the opera cape soft material or lace
is draped entirely around the shoul-
ders, and in tea gowns the same effect
is used with good results.
Not every woman would like or
would look we'll in an Empire wedding
gown, but the gowns themselves are
charming. One has puffed yoke and
sleeves, while from under the arms two
broad pieces of lace are brought and
fasten little to the left of the bust,
the ends hanging in soft folds to the
lower edge of the skirt. This gown
is finished without collar at the
throat, the top of the puffed yoke fit.
ting snugly, with a cord set in.
Long Empire coats which have an
air of distinction are kilt-plaited in
the skirt and have little jacket effects.
In one of these the jacket differs from
the skirt, being heavily embroidered,
as are the sleeves. The back of the
jacket is cut up little in the center,
and comes down in long points in the
front.
Much tulle is to be used with straw
this coming season, and many hats
will be made in alternate rows of straw
and tulle. A great deal of tucked taf.
feta will also be used, as it, has been
during the winter. The milliners are
groaning because Easter comes so late
this year. Very few women wear the
old-time "Easter bonnet" to church on
Easter day; it is not smart to do so,
but at the same time Easter is the bon.
net season, and it's being late or early
makes the spring millinery late or
early. In good weather many of the
smart women are out of town over
Easter.-N. Y. Times.