New-York tribune., 1901-01-25
CLLNGLNG EFFECTS REVIVED.
SOFT SILKS AND TRANSPARENT MATER
IALS TO BE WORN IN THE SPRING.

Silk, silk. and yet again silk! is the cry Of
Fashions arbiter. Tafreta, softer and artis-
tic than of yore; satins that cling like fine cloths
foulards Lousines. peau de soie gros grain. surah
one can hardly go astray, whatsoever silk she
uses All the newest woollen goods nearly
transparent that silk Innings imperative and
outer garments for the will be made Of
silk. with without lace. For simple summer cos
TUNES and shirt waists the japanese, Chinese and
India silks will be popular
At the present moment there is decided ten
dency toward fancy velvets. including the ex-
quisite printed panne. These used literally in
dress trimming of all kinds. Gold dotted panne is
novelty for undersleeyes, vests and sashes.
Another novelty the market is a waterproofed
fouard IN printed designs and plain colors.
Ribbons are becoming extremely lovely and be-
wtlderingy plentiful. and some OF the latest Paris
hats made of ribbon woven with straw braids
malines and other fances Summer gowns will
be trimmed lavishly the millinery with vel
Vet. silk and gold ribbons Small floral designs
and pompadour stripes will be especially favored
In woollen goods the lighter fabrics Will be more
used than IN years. Albatross and nuns yelling
have taken new lease OF life and certainly moth
ing can be prettier suitable for spring cos
tunes In many cases they will be embroidered.
adorned with lace insertion and woven edges of
gold galloon. Broadcloth OF the finest Ightest va
riety will also be a favored fabric for handsome
spring costumes.
The spring shirt waist will be of fancy flannel
That seems 10 have been settled without re-
course" Stripes and embroidered figures OF silk
on wool grounds Will take the place OF the simple
dot Fancy panne velvets and printed satins also
will be used for shirt waists. In the plain goods
and as a ground work. white will be in the lead
but rose shades and soft greens will also be
popular. All wool batiste and satin solen crepes
and fine mohairs all will be used for waists as well
as whole costumes. and fancy challies will be worn
Last spring the tendency was wholly in the dIrar-
the soft and clinging effects will be sought as
might be cOn1ectured from the rhzf
chnging fabrics are TO prevail The tailor has no
place when everything is trimmed, and with the
ribbons. laces galloons and passementeries OF the
coming season. the reign of the dressmaker begins
again. For the spring the round skirt. with broad
hare az the bottom. and the Eton and bolero will
prevail. but when summer comes skirts gathered
and tucked at the waist will be worn by women
whose figures permit. II is even predicted that in
thin fabrics the old-fashoned ruffed skirt with
round waist having low neck and short sleeves
will De worn by elegantes.
The newest glove for walking is the one button.
Eigskin Is one OF the latest to appear in gloves
The giace Kid in white. pearl delicate gray is
worn for dressy occasions.
In hosiery novel idea is a printed imitation Of
embroidery. Dots and tiny stripes Of color also
are shown and are likely to retain the popularity
OF this winter A new color-golf green-has ap-
peared in these dots and stripes 1t is much ike
the od-fashioned apple green