Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-28
Dainty Easter !.
Dress Accessories.

With the near approach of Easter
day, when the world of fashion will
follow Dame Natures example and
will burst forth into fresh and radi-
ant array, the dainty minutiae of
dress becomes a serious considera-
ton. 1t is generally conceded that
1t is the deft or pretty touches added
to gown which lend individual at
traction to the whole ensemble.
1t is safe to predict that nearly every woman
Will enhance her Easter rafment with one of those
lace fchus or berthas. which are shown in hand
WORK. expensive and aristocratic, or in crochet,
venetian and the new meshes in novel designs
There are such possibilities OF charming effects
~nen these creations, well as the stoles Of
crepe de chine and liberty silk are draped grace
fully over the shoulders. There is Just hint of
the revival Of the shawl effect in the imported
wraps, and before the season wanes there Is NO
doubt that these artistic and becoming draperies
VIII be in yogue
Soft gray and tan shades in suede and white
gloves in glace kid dominate the Easter handwear
The newest embroidered gloves give a tspering eff
feet to the hand, and the wash gloves are worth
buying before the advance supply Is exhausted
Easter shirt waist patterns consist of plain ma
terial and bands Of delicate Mexican drawn work
Tor trimmings Bands Of this drawn work In love.
~ designs are sold by the yard for dress and waist
decoration.
SHRED black taffeta belts are finished with cro-
cheted rings and are very soft and pretty Crushed
belts Of iambskin finished with smart gilt and
silver buckles.
tyo In
pose. They not only provide a dainty ribbon bag
Tor the safe-keeping Of trinkets. but stuffed
cushion to be used as dress "extender."
No evening summer frock will be complete
without its SASH which win form an important
part Of the dressy toilette The ribbons are knot
ted at the side or twisted and finished with be-
wilderingiy pretty ends. There are plain soft rib
bons, lovely Powered effects in Chine Dresden with
rose vines or compact little single buds or In
punches while the American Beauty sash ribbon b
as gorgeous as its namesake These ribbons have
no wrong side, AZ the roses are woven through and
through, as are the Roman-strfped sashes Mous-
seiine ribbons In all the delicate shades make IN
into soft pretty bows for waist and throat Fol-
lowing the trend Of the canvas presage there are
canvas ribbons fer colfsn and cuffs and dress
trimmings, In the form Of narrow satin-bordered
bands. the plain centers Of which are embroidered
with dots in ones favorite color.
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The fashionable ribhoN sfdles with the dip In
front and extended back are made to order In the
ribbon department, and those on exhibition are
fashioned OF three shadesfN n61icate LoaIslne and
are finished with dsftly fnotted bows.
There 10 an opportunity Of being absolutely ex-
travagapt in the selection Of frn-oyer collars and
Guns Linen In all degrees Sf aheness is used and
the embroiderfes sometimes Wproach the highest
art work The color effects age delicate and pleas
Ing and the embroidered collars tied In front with
a smart ribbon bow. are remarkably becoming
Luxurious underwear Of italian silk for bridal
outfits are among the Easter ATTRACTIONS. These
iceable as they are beaufffuE for they wash
able as linen and are very soft and elastic. Hand
embroidered vests d5oordted with a spray Of
needlework across the front, Corset covers of the
same silk are beautifully iAtnbrSfdered IN white or
colors. And the gratincation Of wearing these In
comparably lovely undergarments IL well worth
their cost The italian short silk petticoats At the
figure closely and gre very dainty and durable.
remarkable bargain In stationery is attracting
women who use large quantities Of writing paper
i 10 shown in gray lavender. green, violet and
blue. When certain amount 10 purchased
qufre Of paper Is stamped, free Of charge with
English block letters.