St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-04-26
IN FASHIONS REALM.
and Coming SensOns-Pretty
Waists and Neckwear,

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finest texture and daintiest biscuit
tint is very much worn this winter for
entire gowns, fancy waists and trim.
mings. One novel use of it is on an
ecru-brown peau de sole gown, pat
| termed over with black velvet lines
and white silk polka dots. The en-
broidered satin is in pointed band
garnitures on the skirt, and forms q
large shoulder collar, edged around
with black velvet cut work and tiny
edge of biscuit-colored lace, says the
New York Post.
The chinchilla coat in Louis XIV,
style is absolutely the last word in
Partisan elegance and chic. Skins OF
the finest have been sought for to COM
pose the creation of these regal gar
| ments--revers of the richest lace rest
ing on smooth layers of chiffon form
under-revers round which ripping
kilt of mousseline de sole runs. An
inspiration is also in the lining Of
white brocade with turquoise blue
satin stripping.
A white velvet gown worn at fash
ionable wedding recently was made
with very wide band of lace inser-
ton finishing the bottom of the
trained skirt. This was bordered
above and below with very narrow
band of otter fur. A Marie Antoinette
fchu of silk net, with the dark fur
heading a graduated frill of lace,
formed quaint and elegant feature
of the gown. .
A pretty waist from Paris design
er is made of silk in white and gray
stripes, the gray stripes being tucked,
then pressed into box plaits. A vest
of white chiffon, a collarette OF
Bruges lace and small gold buttons
set at intervals on two narrow stitched
strappings that outline the fronts,
collar and sleeve cuffs are the dainty
accessories that finish the waist.
Collarettes, fchus and berthas are
features Of practically all the smart
est designs in spring bodices and
coats, and Russian guipure, point Ar
abe, point de Gene, point applique and
exquisitely fine and delicate patterns
in Mexican drawn-work in both white
and ecru are favorite designs where
lace is selected for these graceful
shoulder decorations.
Fewer and fewer grow the number
of sleeves that are formed of one fab
rio alone, or that reach in close coat
shape from shoulder to wrist. The
opening of the spring season will show
greater variety than ever Of pictur-
esque and fanciful sleeve styles that
will prove both artistically modern
and artistically historical in effect.
Another sumptuous wrap shows al
ternate graduated ruffles of sealskin
and point de Russo lace of great width.
It's foundation is cream satin, with
many cream chiffon ruches where the
lace rests. A deep shade of orange is
another note which tells well in the
sum total of this costly garment.
AS the straight revers collar that
appears on many jackets looks rather
plain in contrast to the Medici styles
of last winter, many tai1ors add turn
over collars of real lace, which give q
soft and delicate finish to the neck
when revealed by the open fur boa.
A charming little neck ruche for
evening wear is made of plaitings OF
strips of lace insertion, alternating
with soft gauze ribbon in beautiful
Persian colorings. A deep frill to
match finishes the long scarf ends,
which reach to the skirt hem.