New-York tribune., 1902-03-23
FOR THE EASTER WEDDING
PARIS GOWNS FOR A BRIDE TO BE
MARRIED AT NICE-HABIT BACK
SKIRT AGAIN.
Paris, March Is, 1902.


We see a large number Of fancy straws in spring
millinery, or combinations Of plain and fancy
straw. A plaid straw-red, blue and ecru-in a
three corIered shape. trimmed with a large blue
silk bow is a "chic" walking hat. Toques of
tafeta trimmed with cockades Of straw, go nicely
with the tafeta suits in vogue marquis shape
has the under part Of the brirn bordered by three
lines Of narrow black velvet ribbon, and against
the hair on one side half dozen loops OF a wider
rihbon disposed in a line.
On dressy hats Of tulle ard erin there is a lot
OF the raised straw embroidery that is modish
and pretty. The popular flower trimming prom
ises 10 be small roses arranged in wreaths and IN
long strings. Hats made Of tulle ruies with crown
encircled with small roses and with streamers in
the hack are girsh and becoming to degree
These roses are lovely massed under the brim.
sometimes entirely facing H.
The fashion Of dropping the trimming down the
back Of the hat still prevails. One long feather
arranged on one side Of the hat may have the tip
resting on a bunch Of lace that falls off the brin-
The three cornered shape IS shown by the Rue
de Ia PaiK miners. but as It can be bought un-
trimmed in the department stores. it can hardly
remain exclusive. The marquis shape. which turns
UP with many indentations, IS newer.
The spring season promises be a remarkable
one IN many respects, for while there is hardly
anything absolutely new there several reviVaIs
Of fashions almost forgotten, quite as sensational
ss absolute novelties. Shot taffetas may be de-
.scrbed as one Of these novelties. Pongee silk is
'1n" again, and tailors are making IT up with
stitched bands Of cloth OF silk for the summer
More remarkable than anything else is the return
10 the habit back for the fact should be empha-
sized that al the majority Of the dressmakers the
habit back IS used on two-thirds Of the skirt
s,it from z high authority in tailored costumes
IS Of champagne colored cloth. with two shaped
sounces trimmed with bands Of brown panne with
between the bands narrow puffings Of champagne
eolored satin. The upper part Of the skirt about
the hips and in The back. is perfectly plsin. There
IS loose bolero trimmed to match the skirt. and
girdle Of black satin. The neck Of the bolero Is
cut without collar. and the sleeves pagoda shape
showing lingerie underbloJse, with straight linen
cuffs and collars Of original fashion The collar is
high and divided IN the middle by a soft scarf OF
Hack silk ties IN a butterfly bow under the chin.
and the straight. rather narrow cuffs are divided
IN the same way, with the bows on the outside Of
the arm
At the same place they show cloth Jackets, lined
with figured batlste. and a godet walking skirt
barely touching the ground with the godets in the
back tipping up IN style in vogue many ago.
There are peated skirts too. the lower part OF the
Skirt reated and the upper part arranged in clus-
te-s Of pin tuc!Ss. making habit back.
AT q wedding al Nice which IS take place
'eW days after Easter the bride is TO wear dress
made with Of the court mantes that have at
racted so much attention at a few winter we'd
olhgs II is difficult to describe just how the man
te is attached the dress but IL suggests scant.
inverted Hatteau pleat The mantle in this case
s 10 be Of mousseline de sole embroidered with
iace motifs, and long enough TO cover the entire
uan OF the skirt. The gown is OF peau de cygne.
NE favorite silk for wedding gowns. and is
btoioered with raised design of orange blossoms.
The neck is out square and finished with the
embroidery
Ahe brides mother IS 10 wear a handsome cos
tune of gray Cluny lace and a gray figured taf-
'sta The Louis Ky coat has a waistband Of gray
SOlh' stitched all over and crossing behind, with
e TWO ENDS finished with taffeta pleatings. Above
ne belt the tafeta is shrred for an inch or so.
sla The skirts Of the coat also shirred TO the
DeL There are straps Of cloth passing down the