The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-21
FEMININE FANcIEs,
Dainty TRIES That Are Figuring in
the Costumes Now Be-
ing Worn

Accessories for identifying the new
spring and summer gown and making
The old one look like new were never
more numerous or pretty, says the
Washington Star.
Take the new red fllet and Chantilly
lates with polka dots, for instance. A
couple Of yards cascaced on the bodice
and in the sleeves would change the en-
tire appearance OF a gown.
Then there are the new g~alloon satin
bands in all colors. ~honeyeombed with
A meshwork of gold thread and with
gold cloth-coyered button molds every
inch. A bright red band of this down
the front OF a Jacket and on the GUNS
would make 1t appear smart, even If it
had seen its best days.
A cream band OF this galloon trim
ming about two inches wide, and with
h%oneycomb stitches Of silver and silver
cloth-covered button molds instead Of
gold. would be beautiful on a long
cream broadClOth evening wrap.
VIC VI iIiC DlEttltnt new Il III LlliEC 10
Of cream serim about six inches wide,
and fringed on both edges. This is deco
rated in drawn work, and has an en-
broidered design in brown. A brown
scrim fringe falls over the edge of the
white fFayed edge, This trimming is
used on gowns, coats and carriage
wraps, and, II desired, may be split
down the center, using only one fringed
edge.
Some OF the new jeweled buttons are
elaborate and expensive enough to take
the place of jewelry. There are imita-
ton turquoises, amethysts and emeralds
set with rhinestNes, which look like
brooches instead of buttons. 1t is quite
a fad to use one of these large buttons
on each side of the collar in front, to
give the little smart touch so much de-
sired. These buttons come in all shapes
and sizes, some Of which are as large as
a silver dollar.
Brass bullet buttons are also popular.
and are extremely modish on a black,
brown or navy blue suit. They have
the advantage of being inexpensive, but
will not be so exclusive as the jeweled
buttons.
A new tie, which bids fair to be pop
ular, Is made of a Persian embroidered
band about an inch wide. 1t is very long.
reaching nearly to the waist line, and
fastens in the back like a stock, so it
does lot have to be tied each time. These
ties also have stocks attached made of
the same material,
The newest way Of utilizing maine
for the neck, and one which takes the
place Of the rosette at the back of the
collar, is a stitf-looking bow which is
worn in front.
Some of the new wells have a MORE
silk border, A pale violet dotted one had
a violet MORE band all around it about
an inch wide, stitched with white silk
thread, Blue wells with large red dots
and vice versa, and chiffops in shaded
effects, with china silk hemstitche6
borders, will be used to defy spring
zephyrs.
Ruchings are now assuming the shape
OF ruffs, which are high in the back, and
grow narrower toward the front. They
are edged with baby ribbon, and are side
plated. The tendency is toward the
Medici effect, and it is predicted that
this collar will be seen before the season
is far advanced,
Dainty colored bordered handker-
chiefs will be used with colored gowns
this summer. Pale blues, pinks and
even reds are fashionable.
Embroidered Isle or silk stockings to
match the gown must be worn by the
summer girl who wishes to be up to
date, Black stockings are no longer con-
sidered in good taste for wear with
dainty colored gowns. The floral effects
on some of the new stockings are rather
loud, but genteel ones are to be found
without much trouble. Hand-embroid-
cred ones add much to the effectiveness
of the correct toilet.