The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-16
Topeka SOCIETY.
The BOIero Becoming More Pop
ular Than Ever.
Many Styles Seen in Topeka
Stores.
FANCY WAISTS REIGN.
Demand Has Increased and They
Are More Elaborate.
Things of Interest to House.
keepers and Others.
FANCY WAISTS REIGN.

The bolero has been popular for
number of years, but never more so than
now and the coming season VIII see
many new wrinkles in The dainty little
articles
There is no more effective way to
trim a. new waist or freshen up an OLD
one than by the judicious use ola Dolero-
Some times they are made Of material
like the waist and trimmed with pretty
braids or Euimpes. but these are not
nearly SO attractive as the little atralfs
made Of a bit OF old lace or other fancy
material, which may be adjusted on any
waist
The ingenious maid who has more
time than money can fashion any num-
Der or pretty garnitures Tor her gowns,
and now most OF her Afternoon VIII ~
devoted to the bolero. Point lace, ducHess
or BaftenDurg braids make charming
ones though they require a great many
patient stitches. but they VIII last q
lifetime and their value Increase with
age If they are cared for properly Ahe
bolero may be cut with square corners,
scall0ped or slashed. or with the ola
fashioned rounding outline.
Panne velvet. taffetas or boiling cloth
braided in gold make very eiIectlVe
ones and there are two other points
strongly in their favor; they do not re-
quire a great deal OF work and they
are not very expensive
in one of the stores on the Avenue are
the cause Of many enviOuS pangs- one
IS a collar and b0lerO combined, maze
of fine open white silk braid. worked in
an intricate pattern with gold thread
and the other is of cream colored Bat
tenburg made up with gold thread
New Fancy Waists.
Fancy separate waists were never
worn so much as they are now they
may be both cheap and effective but the
woman who does not care Tor expense
will combine various costly materials
with the result that her simple little
waist" costs almost as much as an or
binary gown
were never worn with anything but
black skirt, but now any pretty color
which harmOnizes with the waist il
considered in much better taste
The dresSmakers give assurance that
the new waist models are slow in max
ing their appearance this season but IN
spite of this there are pretty patterns
galore in Topeka TO choose from Three
are shown in the accompanying illustra-
ton; the first is a bolero Of black chif-
fon, appliqued in white, and worn over
light blue taffeta bodice; any other color
may be substituted if desired
The second is a blouse waist Of crepe
gauze, with an over jacket Of lace and
velvet ribbon
The third bodice has a contrasting
vest of silk and a stitched yoke, trim
med with small cut jet buttons.
Fads and FanCies.
Shirt waists Of Paisley silk squares
with a plain border add v3riety to the
list Of new models for spring wear
Three squares are required Tor one waist
and the plain border is for collar, cuffs
and front finish.
Belts of gold and silver tissue studded
with different semi precious stones are
not exactly new fad in dress, but they
vary in decoration from time to time,
and just now the larger and more I'M
usual the jewels are the more desirable
Is the belt TurQuoisas are very popular,
but jade comes next. with onyx. agate
and jet following in its wake Shaped
belts OF black suede leather embroidered
in star-like designs with gold are an
to have gold belts covered with painted
blossoms OF various kinds
Embroidered Henrietta cloths come ii
all colors for waists and negiigee gowns
Midwinter millinery is very light and
summary IN materials and effect. since
chiffon lace and flowers are the chief
ingredients Of the fashionable dress hat
The flowers are the height of elegance
and richness in crepe. velvet and satin,
quite equal to the other extravagances
of the time.
Pale shades OF chiffon are used for the
entire hat. with a band and a bow of
velvet next the hair under the brim-
The crown may or may not have the
band or velvet, but there is certain to
be one or two big soft roses with leaves
perched on the edge Of the brim or a
garland or roses set a little back Of the
edge Again, you see an entire crown of
roses and a brim OF lace and chiffon. A