The bee., 1901-03-28

Persian, and, indeed, at little distance
they produce the effect of the pannes
we have been wearing all winter.
The new muslins are dainty in the
extreme. Pale blue is the favorite col
or and dotted muslin the leading mate
rial. These blue gowns are very pret-
ty for young girls. They are made over
soft silk slips Of the same color and
are trimmed with black and sometimes
a touch Of the palest yellow. The thin
materials come hemstitched, embroid.
cred or tucked with broad lace inser.
tions. Fashion demands this year that
all pretentious gowns shall be covered
with fine needlework and that the trim
mings shall be dainty instead of strik-
ing. Dashes of color are supplied by
huge rosettes OF contrasting color or
bows of black velvet. Beadings through
which tiny black velvet ribbons are
run form prominent feature of many
gowns. Sashes are also all the style
for those who can afford them. They
come very wide and most beautifully
tinted in Persian flower designs. so
that they cost small fortunes. This is
n ribbon season. and soft panne and
glace ribbons are much used These
are crumpled into smart bows. and the
lntest thing Is the mixture of several
shades in one bow. However they
must be variations of the same color;
for instance. the reds from coral To OK
blood and the mauve orchid tlnts.
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bows and sashes.
The new shirt waists do not differ
greatly from those worn during the
winter. They are not quite so plain,
and the sleeves are made in the bishop
style-full at the wrists. The principal
novelty is in the collar. There is a
growing tendency TO softness. and
many of the more expensive blouses
have rundown collars of sheer batiste.
hemstitched and tucked. A ribbon may
or may not be worn beneath these, just
as ones fancy dictates. Dressy waists
are being made of crepe de chine.
These are very much tucked and trim
med with lace.
The blouse and the Eton jacket pre-
vail for street suits. Plain tailor mades
are only worn by very few women.
The Etons are made with position
backs for stout women and are cut
short and rather baggy for the slender
and youthful. Little fancy coats Of
black panne and tucked satin are re-
placing the taffeta affairs of last sea-
sor. These are Invariably lined with
cream or pearl gray satin. and they
are meant 10 be worn with fluffy fronts
and dlrectoire jabots. AS for the skirts.
they are being made almost plain in
the back for those who can stand that
style. The thin materials, however,
are fulled in ct the hips.
Never has the Easter hat been so
pretty. This is rose season. and the
smartest creations are fairly loaded
down with these flowers. AS regards
shapes the milliners have been kind to
people with Irregular features. There
is no one set style. and the brims all
curl softly TO suit the different faces.
The crowns are low. but not so fat as
during the winter season. Chiffon Is
IuNOTile muleTldl, duu Wueu luchcu
and combined with lace II forms the
dressiest OF all headgear. Hats made
out of ribbon are a novelty. |
and marqulse hats of Grape are very |
pretty when made in pale blue pink or
yellow and trimmed with big choux Of
black net Large buckles Of pearl and
jet ornament the handsomer lace and
tullc hats.
This is G season of small accessories. |
and the woman who wants to appear
well dressed cannot afford to ignore
this fact The smart woman will pro-
vide herself with chiffon boas. lace col |
lars. crinkled satin and velvet bows
for the hair to match her different
gowns and big choux of contrasting
shades to wear with her light dresses.
Marie ADtoinette fichus are being worn
more than ever and short lace boleros
with long ends which tie. In choosing
these little articles OF dress II Is only
necessary to consider ones individual |
STYLE. There arc designs for every one,
and there is no excuse for the woman
who looks prim or mannish this season.
MArD ROBINSON.