The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-20
NEW CENTURY FANCIES
The Woman Of Today Aims TO Be
Individual in Dress.
Something About Fashions Favor
ties in the Way of Dress and Its
Accessories-A New Way of ArranE-
Ing the Hair The Roman ToEa
WraD-The Popular Russian Blouse

As soon as t.,e New Year festivities are
over and out of the way the heart OF wo-
man begins TO long for spring fashions.
Millinery straws that show which way the
styles are blowing Americanward from
Paris are already on private view to spe-
cially liberal patrons who enjoy advance
peeps before the windows are ready for
them, and on the counters OF every big
store in the country are delieateiy colored
ginghams, lawns of every tint, and mus
Inns. plain and sprigged.
The twentieth century girl. self-reliant.
bewitching, will usher in 4 new order OF
things as far as fashions go.
She will dress according to her own
sweet will.
She viii aim TO be individual.
And the result is sure to be happy one.
She is studying history Just now for the
sole purpose Of famiiiarizing herself with
the fashions Of the past And she is TAX
ing from this period and that. whatever
suits her fancy and her own particular
type.
Imagine the new century girl going back
fashion idea for her captivating self-and
yet that is just what she is doing.
Fashions latest expression in j theatre
coat actually introduces the Roman toga-
And what is more the twentieth century
girl is charmed with Its novelty The
coat is a Francis model straight from
Paris. and promises to be much copied
1t is a combination of the most popular
little coat of the day-the Elton, and the
most popular garment of the time of
Julius Caesar-the toga. The Eton is
made of white Astrakhan. and is cut in
two little points in front. The collar is
au rAiglon, while the reyers and cuffs
are of cloth or gold. appliqued with mar
row, wayy bands of pastel blue cloth.
The toga is cream white. finished with a
wide Stitched band. l. starts from under
the right arm. passes across the Shout
Gers. is draped over the left arm. and
thrown back over the right shoulder, ex-
actly like the toga of ancient tines. 1t
falls long enough to make the wrap thr e.
quarter length. Worn by the right type
Of girl. tall and statuesque, il is rlost
graceful evening wrap.
a charming dress to wear with this
wrap is Of cream panne. cut in the prin-
cess shape. slightly draped at the waist
and striped le4sthwise by narrow bands
of guipure over a ground OF cloth OF gola.
The epauleties are formed of barettes of
black velvet and the waist is outlined by
similar band.
Satin and velvet ribbons are being much
worn on the net and thin gauze and lace
dresses, and these last continue TO enjoy
an uninterrupted favoritism.
Of course, the most elaborate of he lace
gowns are made Of that new lace inter-
woven with the sold tinsel thread, bur on
the whole there seems to be as much
favor shown to the coarse laces as TO the
fine.
So many Russian blcuses of baby lamb
have been made to wear with skirts OF
cloth the furriers declare that the tailors
and dressmakers have already nearly ex-
hausted their winter supply of the Uncut
peits.
A change in the arrangement OF the
hair is gradually being adopted The
chlgnon, which for the last four years has
grown higher and higher. is now trans
posed from the top of the head TO the back
of it, where it should be twisted into q
knot and fastened exactly where the hats
brim may rest upon Ii. The front hair is
worn as before. The new fiat turbans are
almost crownIess; the soft velvet and felt
of which they are made are twisted about
in roll that grows slightly heavier at
the left side, where it is finished by flow
ers, ostrich feathers, rhinestone orna-
ment or knot of gold or silver tulle.
Novel hair ornaments neck arrange
ments, belts, and ties are strongly in evil
dence just now. The new coronets and
flowers. frosted and studded with glisten-
ing rhinestone spangles, are simply
charming for the hair. One of the pref
test of these affairs is a large open lily
surmounted by a single bud Il is frosted
and shone quite respIendently with rhine
stone srangles. The petals. which stand
in the centre. are each studded with large
brillian:s.
Another fascinating hair arrangement
worn recently was OF delicate maiden
hair ferns. the tiny leaves OF which were
of delicious changing shades Of green and
velvet. In front spray Of the fern STOOD
high. with a somewhat large emerald
Jewel glistenins upon the tcpInost leaf
On each side the wreath tapered away,
and few small leaves. all Of which we're
sparsely studded with tiny rhinestones
and emerald spangles.
The prettiest new stocks are made OF
bias folds Of white or colcred satin, held
together by open work brier stitching of
gilt thread. These worn upon the neck.
SO that the flesh tint shows through the
open work are extremely dainty, while
wearing them over a delicate color; pale
blue, nzauve, or yellow is equally pretty,
ard rich in effect.
The new trimmings are more elaborate
than ever, and colored stones are used N
the greatest profusion, while iaces both
the light and heavy designs, are used on
cloth and silk materials.
The favorite materials for evening wear
are brocaded crepe de chine. h4erty
gauze, all in very light shades.