New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-28
IN THE REALM OF SHION.
GOWNS AND ACCESSORIES THAT WILL
BE POPULAR IN THE SPRING.

Fashion has decreed that the long coat for spring
wear shall escape the ground by at least an inch
Ihis rule, of course. applies to garments for the
street, those meant for with dinner gowns
being longer than ever with in some instances a
tram nnish But the three-quarter length gar
meht promises to be used on nearly all occasions,
ana combines the rich effect of long with
the convenience of the box coat The fashions BILE
dressmaker finds it an excellent groundwork for
carrying out tasteful designs especially those in
which white lace of the heavy texture is com
oined with soft pretty effects in ruf1ed or pulled
white chiffon Buttons, too, are much in evil
dence two or three large ones being used TO
fasten the front. Buttons of cut steel that flash
IN the sunlight are In vogue, and there fanci-
Iul designs worked in silver or gilt. plain. dark
BACK grounds Jewelled buttons. frightened with
all the colors of the ralnbo T. have come into
prominence in connection with the new loose lace
vest front effects found in many spring gowns.
These buttons are used IN sets of six three on
each side
Collars for outer garments are getting lower and
broader. and it is predicted that collarless coat
VIII be included among spring garments A short
coat Of pongee. in the natural color trimmed with
open work of the same material is showing and
promises to be popular
a fashionable walking suit is Of light mixed sray
material of medium weight The skirt has rip
pie founce, finished with rows of tucks and there
is trim Norfolk jacket with pleats at back and
front. Another costume. rather similar in cut. is
made of red wool canvas At the front of the
jacket is just hint of blouse effect. and the
sleeves are short enough show the cuffs of the
dress waist.
Novelty waists are in demand for all occasions
and some of the latest designs are buttoned at one
side This way of fastening is said 10 admit of a
great variety of rich embroidery and other effects
across the front. White satin taffeta and novelty
silks and light shades of pink. blue or gray
among the materials used for waists be
with black tafeta silk velvet skirts. The chiffon
separate waist has also come to stay, despite the
efforts of fashionabl dressmakers to discounten-
ance it. Paris Importation in this line
made with a groundwork of pink satin. yelled
first with blue and then heotrope chiffon and
trimmed with ecru lace and touches of silver
AS the average woman looks attractive in
daintily made tea gown, ample provision has been
Eade for her in the line of expensive negligees.
one OF these, of pale blue crepe. has pointed
and emphasized at the edges by lace and inser-
ton trimmed bertha. The back is of Vatican
bishop sleeves are three-quarter length. Touches
Of black velvet ribbon here and there give French
Following closely upon the silk petticoat for gen
eral wear is the mohair skirt, which in some in
garment by the addition of a narrow stifening of
cord or bone at the top, of the 1ounce
pretty and comfortable, and those of embroidered
grenadines with large floral designs, are liked by
many.
In veilings, the Prince Henry is the latest. It
has fancy mesh adorned with chenille figures in
worked in chenille.
There are some especially dainty effects in small
gowns. Light blue pink lavender linen is
Ised IS the centrepiece Among the new effects
ing handkerchiefs show Souches of embroidery.
Fichu effects the latest in neckwear. the
pure white with sometimes little black intro
duced. Linen turnover collars, with the borders
Sa a9 ware are also 9n ana ont snsb With
many kinds of silk neckwear