Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-11

Three quarter Cioaks Shown in Great
Numbers = spnngles Again Leading
Element in Garniture for Dresses.
special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
New York, April Sit Is impossible
10 oyerestinate the Importance OF indie.
nendent waists. ln picturesque profu-
sion, they ill shop windows in IN.
pressiye heaps, they weigh down
counters; diaplayed on forms, they
attract the buyer by every mode OF en-
ticement. For each and oil occasions,
they show themselves betting; and
whether on bicycle or at a summer
hop, the woman, young or elderly, may
find ready fulfilment of her special
needs. The utility OF the shirt waist,
10 cotton or flannel, is an established
fact, and this year q gap between the
two is filled by chnllie waists, not so
warm as the one and greater protec-
ton than the other. Besides, too, they
are pretty in dotted, sprigged or striped
patterns. Rumchunda waists appear
again, and surprisingly rich in immense
Oriental designs (stamped with view
to exhibition on waists on twilled
silk supply all that the most ardent
lover Of coloring could desire Numer-
Gus white waists are seen, and range in
thickness from pique to Swiss muslin
OF lace, and, as special high class
novelty, may be mentioned real hand.
made pongeo, quite superior to the
usual article. Many waists are three
inches longer in front than last year,
and sleeves, while preserving general
resemblance, vary greatly as to minor
details, nor must The capabilities of the,
lalpa pnriaty It,uir,, ,lr
ment, be overlooked, since it remains
very fashionable.
After all, however, there is an ele-
gRnce in an entire gown, not possible
where sharp transitions are made, as
where skirt is chosen with view to
bring ont the vivid or delicate colorings
OF the corsage, or when short utility
or golf skirt il worn with an elaborate
waist. Displays OF gowns are therefore
very noticeable ~ department stores,
and for spring and summer delightful
examples are being completed in
modistes' workrooms, handsome ex-
ample destined for a member Of the
Vanderbilt family being in black net
striped at frequent intervals by length
wise rows OF narrow gathered satin rib
bon Completion is given by black
lace tlounce, and the waist is an intri-
cate combination OF net, ribbon and
lace. Another dress is very rich in
spangles, and this is of course au indi-
cation that spsngles will again be a
leading element in garniture. In work
rooms too, advance orders are being
filled for the gay crowd expected on
from southern resorts: and in reply to
an inquirer, it can be added that the S.
II. Il NJ. bias velveteen or corduroy
skirt binding retains precedence.
Three-quartef cloaks are shown 10
great numbers, and some in an ornate
beauty which strikes every beholder.
Elegant examples are in lace through
out, over silk or in black or changeable
silk Long carriage cloaks are made
tight at the back, with quaint plaitings
both on waist and skirt and sleeves
showing plaits at top and bottom, with
rather pronounced puff between I;
others have loose sleeves drawn in to a
pinin cuff, and some have broad plait
ht the back, extending from the collar.
Black or changeable silk is the favorite
material, but Tor cold days cloth is
provided both in three.a uarter and
long garments. independent Etons in
cloth are extremely fashionable, but
some rivalry is obtained by cloth waists
open down the front, with very short
skirts and confined at the waist by a
belt, preferably in black velvet, and
everywhere black velvet belts lead.
Bride to Be"-In my next letter,
you will find special article on bridal
gowns and as to underwear. can
quote from recent trosseau having a
dozen white muslin skirts, s6ix short
and six long, dozen corset covers, siS
llph tho ai. lnun huli
dozen gowns, vests and drawers. re.
spectively. Of the fashionable Define
linen mesh underwear, which l., fash
ionable because not only so elegant,
but because highly recommended by
leading physicians. on account of its
hygienic qualities. Being of porous
linen, it instantly absords and elimi
mates waste matter thrown off by thu
skin, thus keeping it in dry, warn
and healthy condition. These garments
are pure white; and prettily finished
ny linen lace, are refreshment to the
eye, both ON and off the body.
Economy Practical and stylish
hats al shown ready made in chiffon
mousseline or tulle in black, white OIL
oolors, at prices running from 50. % tt
800, and with the addition Of few
flowers they save milliners' bills d
iaborious home effort. Very stylish
hats are also self-trimmed In pliabl,
nlohair straw, needing only Sigh
floral completion, and some of thes,
straws show gilt bands woven In. Othe
ready made hats have mousseline Of
tulle in slightly full successive folds
edged with black velvet baby ribbon
They will need only garland OF flowers
',Color"-Red is very fashionable
and a recent striking exhibit was
broad brimmed white Neapolitan trim
med laVishly by red cherries and blacl
velvet ribbon. On the neck. was dar
ing red boa of ostrich feathers. Frui
is quite an element in millinery garni
ture, chiefly cherries or currants, Blu
there is some showing in grapes.
Rosalind Nav.