New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
PREDICTIONS FOR SPRING.
NEW MATERIALS AND STYLES TO BE
INTRODUCED BY THE AR
BITERS OF FASHION.

Lace dresses having the entire design outlined in
gold or silver thread among the most effective
evening costumes 10 be found in black white.
Some of these are lined with the same color but
lining especially adapted evening is of gold
color to accompany the gilt thread. and silver
for the design wrought in silver
Elbow sleeves especially liked with lace robes.
and one Of the most elaborate of these terminates
at the elbow with a full rLf1e Of three inches
wide. more novel finish is that of a col
ored lace robe. the sleeves of which finished at
the elbow in the widening bell shape into which
lace design continues.
AS Easter fashions being discussed, spring
fabrics Of every weight and kind are displayed in
the store windows and in the ready TO wear arti-
cles of clothing. Sheer fabrics. such as etamines.
batiste silk warp, sublimes. grenadines, etc.
TO be seen, and the light wool and worsted mate
rials are among those sought for the first spring
days. Materials known the basket weaves. in
light colors and black. among the novel effects
much in demand
For separate waists striped silks with white
grounds and finished with Persian designs spiras
are used. In some of these waists the Oriental
effect is carried still further by finish Persian
insertion, frightened here and there by tiny
piece of glass held in place with fancy stitching,
and having much the effect the bits of
bright glass that CLINT in Oriental curtains OF cosey
corners Printed Liberties and summer fouards
are being made up with hounces OF lace and the
promise is that the spring girl when she emerges
gotten up than the girl of the past. This
IS declared by dressmakers to be the reflex intiu-
Silk mitts complete many costumes, and it
is hnted that hair among the possibilities
In neckwear larger effects will be much worn
Some OF these made of deep, round yoke of
all over lace, finished at the edge with puftngs
chiffon, and having full rufte Of wide, fine lace
arranged in slight waterfall at the front The
collar is made of lace to match the rufle. on
yokes velvet ribbons arranged vertically on
the all over lace. The fastening is at the back TO
harmonize with button in the back waists
Another style intended more for house wear. fas-
at the front. 1t IS made of wide insertion and
chiffon. and has something OF a surplice finish The
/ insertion DOrdPred a
wide ruffle of chiffon, which, in turn, has a
pompadour edge and the long front ends
formed of waterfalls of this ruffng. Many of
these are so made as to take the place of fancy
vest for an Eton jacket.
In veilings color has been introduced-that
is it partakes of the shades of royal blue and pur
pie, and is made of heavy chiffon, with tucked
border Velvet of the color Is used for any
spots that may adorn Il.
Ready to wear hats for spring differ little
in shape from those used this winter. Medium TO:
draped on, and finished with quill wing
With the advent of ankle ties will come great
number of designs in fancy stockings. Many Of
these have the appearance OF high shoes for where
the ankle tie ends. the instep. design is
embroidered to resemble tiny knots and lacings.
formed over the instep on which is embroidered
fancy design. One Of these represents "A small
Cupid resting on flowers, and another has sprays
Of finished with lovers knot.
shaped sleeve. An especially elaborate has the
collar cuffs and facngS of white more, and
over TINS q DordeT OF feISlal trimming me va
riety of other dress goods offered will not crowd
out the thin muslin which popular last
year. Those who know state emphaticaly that
this will be muslin summer and many
fmy texture that lends itself readily TO eff
fective summer styles