The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
In NeU York's Fashion Glass

New York, May 25.--This is the sum mer for fichus, capes and broad col lars. The shoulder capes are made of tulle. chiffon, dotted net and all other diaphanous materials. The net or chiffon are made with graduated flounces, but in the collar. the narrow est ruffle should be almost shoulder width as the narrower ruffles tend to make the wearer. look round-should- cred. They tie in the front with satin or velvet ribbon leaving long ends. As most of the summer frocks are to be cut low in the neck, this will make the fichus much more attractive than when worn with high necked dress Very fascinating fichus made to wear with wasn dresses are of pique. mus lin or linen. These when worn with dropping brim high-crowned hat, trimmed with roses, and a high-belted Empire gown are very attractive.
 Empire and princess gowns cannot be included in the list of the newest fashions, and yet they are seen In every fashionable establishment where the latest models are exhibited. All sorts of materials are used for this style, the thin transparent fabrics being the most suitable for summer wear. The Empire style Is seen at its best In the evening, for a decolette gown Is na- turally made in the soft loose lines with a long train which Is always ef- fective for evening wear. Unless the wearer is exceptionally tall and sien- der she requires long train.
 It las been found hard to find. Tor the little folks, a spring toilet suitable for this changeable weather. The win ter coats are too heavy and spring ones are hardly warm enough. nor do they look suitable with rain and snow which has come so frequently this spring. practical outer garment in a simple loose style, long enough to cover the frock. Fasten up to the neck and close a little to the left side, and have the sleves long, finish ed with rolling cuffs. The collar should match the cuffs in the rolling effect. A loose belt to define the waist-line should be the only decora- tion. Fancy braid an inch wide sewed on in simple Grecian or square fashion to the belt adds much to the appear ance. To be worn with this coat a serge Tamo shanter with band of braid and a smart quill as trimming. would be very pretty, also brown foot wear to match,
 The stylish Breton sailors have made their appearance, and are more charm ing than ever. Mixed astraws are trim med with Roman striped silk tied in a how at the left side front. Sailor frocks in striped ginghams look well with these hats, and the reefer coats make a complete jaunty suit.
 The present fashion in hat pins comes very near being absurd. yet, while 1t must be admitted that some Of the designs are very pretty. the heads of the latest pins are simply enormous Tortoiseshell find porcelain, and cloud ed amber ornaments round as bells and favorites Oblong ornaments in smear shapes, made in amber. amethyst, crystal or any other stone are quite as popular Other fashions are beaut- fully colored fruit ornaments and en- amelled flofers flat blue stones mounted in gold, and little cages Of platinum or gold with a turquoise in the center or at the top. These hat pins must match the hat and gown. so it Is necessary to have different ones for each costume.
 A moveable waistcoat Is an addition to any suit, and by having several diff ferent ones, the costume may be va ried. They are usually cut low and of manish shape, and are made Of ottoman, corded pique or patterned brocade vest of cretonne with flow CTS outlined in cotton embroidery Is one of the novelties. These little vests fasten with buttons inside the coat so can easily be changed.
 The pretty simple marceled wave coiffure that we have grown accustomed