New-York tribune., 1902-03-23

mode for women with round throats and the neck
is finished with a fat band turned down ruftle
OF lace embroidery.
Hornespuns cheviots and other rough surfaced
goods are shown this in the thinnest Of
weaves, so that when held to the light they are
aguost transparent. yet preserve their rough ap-
pearance. Black and white combinations are pop
ular these goods. the best effects being in the
@'snowheke' idea.
Fine stripes unevenly arranged and broken, are
much liked and even checks are interrupted. as II
the design had been abruptly stopped before COM
pleton. These rough cloths will be used for simple
tailored costumes. as a rule. although some hand-
some suits have been shown with white stitched
bands of black peau de sole or black and white
braid applied in designs.
Homespun Of the deep, rich shade known as OK
blood has been seen in some stunning gowns. Sim
ply tailored with vest cuffs and red stitched bands
of white cloth il is eminently desirable for young
women whose compilations are sufficiently peachy
10 bear the color.
For ordinary summer wear, when the utmost
ughtness is imperative. striped fannels will be
greatly favored for skirts. As rule black or blue
hair stripes on gray white ground will be pre-
serred.
Mohairs too. promise TO be immensely popular
and appear in striped designs Of variety Of coors.
White nohairs. striped with black and blue or
gray. with hair lines Of white offer variety enough
for all necessary purposes when added to the
plain colors These light Of weight TO be
perfectly suitable for hot weather wear. and they
the linens and mercerized cottons.
So great has the liking for lace gowns become
wear at concerts. theatres and receptions as well
at night. The lace must be heavy, but may be
used aoVanIageously in these gowns, and the drop
skirt should be Of the exact tint OF the lace The
waist is generally a Louis" coat, with waistcoat
os velvet which may be green, blue. crimson or
violet A jabot of fine lace falls the waistcoat
A startling example OF the new combination
idea is in a gown Of white Irish crochet, the
knee, where a founce Of black hand run Escurial
meets me sheathlke upper part. Inc joining IS
OF the white lace and the WaistcOat of Nile green
pearls.
Apropos Of the popularity OF lace. few extremely
Jackets. square and shaqeess. such as may be seen
In the fashion plates OF thirty years ago
Or idealizauon. Think Of one made OF Pompadour
six, with a Marie Antoinette hchu and white satin
Quite as striking is one Of white India null
trimmed with black lace and tiny tuckings made by
hand. The lining OF this dainty garment is white
chiffon so that the underwear is, perforce, of the
most exquisite description
lutely without decoration and fastened the
back promise to be even more popular the com
icacy and caintiness that leave nothing to be de-
are usually finely tucked all over or throat and
waist. The pointed waistline. of course, is
shirt waist is drawn down and fastened closely at
the corset hook; The belt is a narrow band Of
Delicate greens are seen in blouses more than has
been the case N years.
suits as the English call them. are TO be worn
more generally than in years. White goods en-
noraI effects tan and blue linens trimmed with
Oriental embroidery and all the charming
biue. deep red and pink viii be freely used for
these suits es the coiors practically fast when
These suits are made with distinct reference TO
ease Of laundering, so will have ruffes stitched