The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-03-04
THE FASTER GIRL.

win be supplemented by an array OF en-
bellishmcnts brighter and more profuse,
gayer and more elaborate, and by IN as
consisting multiplicity Of forms Of handi-
work and arrangement Of small materi'
ais. The little buttons, dots, braids, mar
row ribbons. honitons. headings, tnser-
lions. ~stitchings, cordings and tuckings
will be clustered closer, turned more dain'
tily, and their novel use and arrangement
will receive still more attention
The prevailing form Of round, smooth
skirts, with broad fare at the bottom.
will hold strongly for the beginning OF
the spring season. Blouse forms for the
Young and graceful figure, basque forms
for the slender and Eton for those who
find them best suited to their uses-an
will find employment and place. The
Partisan woman and the slender Euro
pean can ven to great advantage basque
tails and forms set on; In fact. b FIRE
quently needs them. Our more rotund
American women do not find these forms
either becoming or satisfactory. Much Of
the clinging to the bolero has been due to
the fact that 1t suits the woman with
high hips better than the basque form.
The position back. however, which Is
much seen, is not Objectionable and will
naturally be more employed.
As regards millinery. this Is going to be
O rose and foliage season. In addition to
roses, Of course, other flowers will be
worn. There are many novelties. espe-
cially for understanding. trimming In
the shape Of new voile OF yelled roses and
foliage. many Of which have tinsel EN-
broidered into the make up In the shape
Of tricotine, which IL used a. q separate
layer In the formation Of the flowers. The
tricotine Is also used to cover fruit, nota-
bly, punches Of grapes. and Is very effect
i've rs q methot! Of introducing the gold
effect ~tastefully and not too strikingiy.
The hat shapes now showing for spring
continue to be extremely low and very
broad. The majority are decidedly slant
ing, though as q rule they are less boldly
raised than those we have lately seen.
Many Of the brims curl gently over at the
edge, the brim itself being less straight.
but forming O sort Of curved hollow. This
10 c point to be noted, as the majority OF
both spring and, It Is said. summer hats
also will be principally trimmed beneath
the brim. either with long curled ostrich
feathers or with entire and rather large
garlands Of flowers mingled with lace.
A shape somewhat of the mushroom
type, with low and shaped crown. but
gently raised on one side. Is trimmed with
lace draperies falling over the brim. with
shirrings Of mousscline de sole and but
terfy bows Of velvet accompanied BY q
full bunch of full blown roses with foil
age beneath the raised side.
Straight brims will not be very gener-
nj, an undulating movement being Inn
parted to this portion Of the headwear.
The updulntions are. however. most ir-
regular and unstudied. rising and falling
according to the requirements Of the
sarniture and apparently supported by It.
Shirt waists are to be as much worn N
ever. The bishop sleeve. long wasted
effect and soft collar are the dominant
features Of the season.
The white taffeta waist Is beyond ques-
ton the most popular garment among
New York's wen dressed set. 1t ID won
derful to observe the great number OF SILK
waists and fancy silk and lace garments
that appear ut every frst class function.
whether It BE- the high class theaters, tne
swell restaurants or the show plaeee q
extravaganf metropolitan life. x