The Washington times., 1902-10-05
Dainty Gnee 6rocs r}ow Dore Popular Uban Cao=aoe Gowns
Twine Cloth, a New London
Weave. Now Quite in
Mode Brown Given a
Quietus as a Fashionable
Shade by the Comment Of
a Dramatic Critic -Expen-
sive Novelties in Trinkets,
Ribbons and Lacss. = y

brim, crushed about the half hidden
crown and falling over the back, are
masses of narrow taffeta ribbons looped
and knotted to produce a full effect.
Sometimes large ostrich plume is add
ed, but tine hat seems more youthful,
and certainly much more simple, without
this other adornment. think the nov
city was first seen at an afternoon
function at Lenox, so there is no doubt
as to the cordiality Of the reception
awaiting 1t here.
Has, anyone remarked decrease In
the bag habit manifested by women OF
| every degree in the social scale? The
only difference have seen is In the
costliness of the article, TO. every fem
mime creature feels that she is far from
being completely costumed unless she ID
carrying fancy leather Or silk bag. 4
Bags Larger Than Ever.
The newest style in this convenient
accessory Is considerably larger than
those we have grown accustomed to
using. They are almost square. Just =
trife longer than wide, and come In
lovely shades Of Russia leather. Moire
silk Of the same color furnishes the
lining. while the rim and clasps are
either fancifully chased metal or gold
and silver sparkling with Jewels. A
moderately long chain is fastened to
each bag, but this is never hung at the
belt as fashion once allowed.
Nothing could be more fascinating
than the belts and buckles that come in
the new tints of gold. At present there
Is fad for wearing pins in lieu OF
buttons down the front Of ones waist,
and buckle fastened Just in front adds
the finishing touch.
Roses In reddish Burmese gold made
stunning set Of such pins to be worn
on blouse Of pure white crepe. A bit
Of the soft material was drawn thrown
two bars Of the gold. one at each side,
while two full-blown flowers furnished.
the clasp design. Some of the less ex-
psnsive stones are used to ornament the
elaborate sets. but It must be confessed
these are no prettier than the solid gold
ones.
Buckles and Bars.
Eart nouveau Is represented even In
s,.cse trif1es. but the swirling draperies
ana graceful figures so characteristic of
this style are confined chiefly to the
larger pieces Of the set. such as buckles
and occasionally broad bars
reddishgold bulldog head with eyes
and collar Of amethyst. rubies. or dia-
monds, has long been considered a IA
yorite tie or stock clasp, but it has
remained for the new art to introduce
elephants and lions heads. All man
ner Of trinkets are to be found in this
odd design, and some young women have
taken to wearing sets that suggest .
menagerte.
Very dainty and useful corsage knots
and sashes are made In combination OF
ribbons and flowers. or the ribbons now
in vogue soft liberty taffetas tie ths
prettiest and besides they look effective
with clusters of fruits, berries or
punches Of chiffon blossoms
Frequently artificial flowers are util-
fzed with good effect in making these
gown decorations. and chiffons particu-
larly have been found to lend themselves
to treatment after this fashion.
Sprays of velvet maidenhair fern In
the characteristic green are combinet
With chiffon roses and ribbon choux.
frosted white berries, pale green and
scarlet balls offer a pretty variety N
such details, while velvets and satins
twisted into soft simple little knots
succeed in Transforming a plain frock
into something far beyond the ordinary.