The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-24

not only for tea gowns. but in day and
evening dresses. This is a passing
fancy, I am quite sure. as red is such
an energetic color to wear in summer,
except al the sea, where it is always
good in tone
Cardinal red doeskin evening shoes
are being made to wear with the red
froeks. Such shoes made up with
stitched bands are dainty and show the
foot off to advantage. We have been
accustomed to shoes covered with
stitched bands. but now they have been
greatly improved upon. Instead of
being carried across the foot they start
in a point from the toe, forming a Sc
ries of chevrons down the foot A
charming example is a white shoe with
red bands and a pretty, large sized buc-
kle on the instep at the base of the flap.
where 1t mingles with lace. It is the
shoe of the grande dame
Regarding evening dress. which will
blossom forth with renewed vigor after
Easter. I should say that chiffon is
more popular than ever, while oriental
satin is tremendously used. Some of
the most beautiful CONNECTIONS for even
ing wear are made in four or five diff
ferent tones of one color.
A stunning frock for a brunette was
fashioned of yellow chiffon ranging
from pale primrose to flame color. Pal
est shrimp pink to 1aring coral is an
other daring combination. Vivid blues
toned down by veilings Of white or
nauve. to my mind, are daintier and
more refined. Many of these chiffon
frocks. particularly If they are destined
to be worn at balls. are trimmed with
chiffon roses of shades to match the
costume.
soft tafeta lends itself admirably
to the new gathered skirts and when
softened about the bodice with quanti-
ties of chiffon and lace is quite as be-
coming and more lasting than the per-
isha BILE chiffon I will tell you where
there is a great change coming. and
that is in the matter Of headgear.
There is a perfect craze in Paris to
bring in a very tiny toque. Fine chip
is the favorite fabric for these affairs.
although coarse straw viii be used as
well
We are devoutly thankful to say that
the ridiculous streamers and curtains
which suggested flying machines and
all sorts of absurdities are disappear
ing. If runor speaks truly as to what
is before US in the hat line, our choice
viii lie between two extremes-those
with the high jam pot crowns and the
fat shape after the Dolly Warden order.
A pretty m0Qei SHOWS the tail crown
encircIed with two bands of black vel
yes cIasped with steel buckle. 1t is
~aised Off the head on one side with a
secoming curve and ornamented by a
parache OF ostrich feathers dropping
toward the back.
Rejane has been figuring in quite an
other kind of hat with tricOrne effect.
but instead of wearing it over the face
she places the tricorne well on the
back of the head, allowing the hair to
show around the face Gorgeous orna-
ments and buckles will be lavishly used
on millinery, also cords and tassels- A
/ network Of chenille over white tulle o.
chiffon is a favorite combination trim
med with wing. birds or Paradis
pIumes. Many Of the coaT~1 makes Of
! straw have tiny layers OF flower petals
in between. OF course we will not bs
wearing these airy confections fsr sefAa
weeks to come. and the hat immediate
] " before US is the floral toque, which
regularly appears as a forerunner of
I spring and summer.
CATHERINE TALBOT.