The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1901-03-10

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applique flowers II lace In the finest net.
casual hints and elimpses Of the spring
millinery seem to reveal the fact that In
general hats arc still TO be low and broad.
And yet other reports assure us that the
high crown In the Direotoire STYLE will he
one feature suggested hv the long coats.
Ever since last autumn the French fashion
makers have tried to launch their full skirts
into favor. but ne yet the American woman
will have none Of thom. The thin fabrics
toRether with rome very ~entiC'ug models may
win hor fancy TO this style. however.
A pretty blue silk blouse Is trimmed with
stitched bands Of white cloth and gold but
tons. The Heeves. open the entire len 9Th
on top. are strapped across with tho cloth
bands ending In a point at either side with
I n fat button and the underslesyes and vest
Of lace are also strapped with cloth,
Black velvet dotted over with gold beads,
with q star decoration az intervals, IL one
variation 81 dress trimming which in the
two-inch width makes q very pretty belt.
Something very elegant IN tho way - n
niChtcown IL made ~ finest lavn with q
bo'ero bodice ~ Medium heavy lnca The
body ~ the gown fulls into this bolcro by
means # 'ie tuCks sct In about three i'chos
deep I'll around. The holoro varies in share,
but In one ~'ylo il reaches to tho waist and
is run through on the lower edge with ribbon
which foru'S q belt and ties In front with n
bow and long crd-.
II Is not ~ much usn 20 venture into the
realm Of neckwear. which consists Of boas.
collars. scarfs. stocks. ruchcs. nchua and
berthaS Of both domestic and Partisan manu-
%facture, with any definite idea Of CIV ing a clear
description Of tho varied modes But thero
i ono little stock which ia conspicuous for its
simplicity and shape. pointing down a little
below the usual limo directly in front.
1t is mado Of bands Joined with an open
stitch. or bands Of gold cloth overlapping
each other = bit. like folds. with a row Of but
tons or a silk band covering the seam. which
must be- in front to give the pointed shape.
4 band of black velvet ribbon. relieved 10y a
narrow one of embroidered ribbon with gold
braid on either edge. Is very pretty IN a belt
20 match.
Bands of silk. satin or velvet on n lace stock
wired into position make on" of the popular
stocks, which j. supplemented with loops
and ends VI tho velvet rihhon in front, n lace
butterfly bow or d bow and soft ends OF chinon
and lace.
The narrow turnover edges of lace or ON
hruidery are stu worn Among the hoas
there il the short ostrich feather variety in
and finished with soft full ends Of fine lace
to the waist
Eolicnuo fah-ics are very much worn
They show n sort OF corded stripa this season
both In straight and curved lines. and also
chine Powered designs
The Louis Nv coats arc 10 30 on. o, the
features Of dress this spring. IL reports are 70
10 relied upon. and they are made Of plain
tarcta as well as brooaded silks. fall fully
fourteen inches below the waist Inc. and the
revots and broad collar are of lace This sort
Of coat ia W N over a plated mousSelire,
pnnne or silk skirt in plain color
Tho nses fnr thc nrnttu mnsh slks senn