The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-03-30
FRILLS OF FASHION.
Dainty Bits of Finery That Are Now
Popular in Ladies' Cos.
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Lace straws which are dainty re-
flinders of the old-time hats worn by
our grandmothers are revived again,
and in the same old patterns in some
cases. In fact, all kinds and conditions
IF fancy braids are already in sight,
says the New York Sun.
The new artificial flowers are dreams
of beauty in pastel colorings, delicate
shadings and exquisite daintiness of
texture. Many of them are made of
gauzy sill-and chiffon. The hydrangea,
not a specially dainty flower in its nat
ural state, is charming exponent of
the seasons scheme of coloring, but
in tints which almost surpass nature
itself. There are chiffon roses, the
daintiest silk peoples and the most
beautiful foliage of all kinds, including
shaded leaves. Certainly flowers must
have the lead in hat trimmings this
season or all this beauty would be lost.
The new spring jackets, SO far as
they have displayed their intentions,
are in Elton or bolero shapes. falling
little below the waist line in front. \
more masculine style of jacket, with u
very short basque. is either single or
double breasted, and has the usual rev.
ers, which in some form are a part of
every coat, either plain or embroidered.
Lace will be a prominent feature of
millinery as well as tulle and chiffon.
and we are promised hats all of lace,
with lace strings.
Feather boas in the fiat instead of
round shapes are the correct thing.
especially in the mother-of-pearl
shapes of marabout mixed with ostrich
feathers.
The craze for buttons on cloth
gowns seems to be increasing and it
must be granted that they give pref
ty touch in color to a costume. But
tons set with real gems are the thing
if you can afford them; if not, the very
latest fancy is cameo in either stone or
shell.
Rather long hairpins with real jew.
eled heads are new fancy.
r. The inevitable summer shirt waist is
here in full swing and with such charm
ing variations in style and price that
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most fastidious woman can crafty
every whim of fancy this season. Be-
tween silk, wash silks, embroidered
batistes and cotton madras, there is
every conceivable kind and condition of
shirt waist. The last mentioned mate
rial is being made up into waists for
wear during the spring before the
weather is warm enough for lawns and
batistes. The newest shirt waist has
no yoke in the back. a decided improve
ment on that of Last season, as it re-
moves the one Objectionable masculine
feature. 1t is made both with and
without stiff cuffs, and worn with dain-
ty. feminine stocks of silk and lace,
quite as much as with linen collars, SO
ruinous TO the beauty of pretty
throat. Another feature of the stylish
tout ensemble of the new shirt waist is
the belt which must be narrow in the
back and rounding down low in front
to accentuate the long line from the
bust to the hem of the shirt. Tucked
taffeta silk makes pretty belts of this
sort.
High-heeled shoes seem to be COM
ing into vogue again. and the bulldog
toe, except for strictly walking pur-
poses, is out of it altogether. The me-
dunn round toe is the fancy of the mo-
ment, and if you would be quite up to
date you must have embroidered satin
slippers to match your evening gowns
and tea gowns as well.
One of the novelties in material for
separate waists is a plaid silk, either
pale blue or pink and white, divided in
diamond square with narrow Valen
ciennes lace insertion