Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-22

beauty. and the finest engraved crystal
the most exquisite painted enamel work
and the heaviest of iewel-studded gold
are all seen in the new parasols, while
the silk or lace coverings must be of suf-
ficientlv handsome texture to make an
Appropriate whole. The parasols this year
are all exceptionally dainty and attract
i've and most of them ara of unusually
good materials so that if they can lay
no claim to any special originality or
even individuality they are at least con-
sp:cuousiy pretty.
Long Sleeves for the Shirt Waist.
Lingerie bodicas are worn principally
with linen and mohair suits and as
guimpes with strap and suspender
dresses With a plain white linen skirt a
separate waist. no matter how elaborate.
is not nearly so smart as a gown through
out. although it may be far more costly.
Nor is sheer lingerie waist suitable for
any form of active exercise.
1t remains to be seen whether colofed
batiste and lawn bodceS will meet with
any degree Of favor. Striped materials III
pink and white. blue and white, mauve
ard all the light. cool colors are ex-
trcmely pretty with the linen suits of the
same color. but the colored waists seem
to look We'll only with the tan or natural
colorcd linen and crash coats and skirts.
\ white waist is such an emlnent'y good
investment and the colored bodices do
fade so soon that the white bodice is
likely to remain in favor an indefinite
time. For all thin shirt waists whether
elaborate or severe long sleeves are alto
gether smartest
Belt Buckles in Vogue.
Belt buckles are once again in vogue,
for the Srosgrain betting that is SO fash
iorable with all white shirt waist gowns
and the separate skirts and bodices re-
quire an effective buckle. Prong buckles
are the most satisfactory. as the belt
should really be changed slightly from
day TO day to fit properly The new buck
les are all larger than any that have been
worn for some time past. for the belt
should be from one ard "a half to three
inches in width. and a large buckle will
aelp to keep the ribbon at its full width
Old Sheffield knee buckles are most eff
feCtiVe for the belt. and al antique SILVER
buckles OF this description are now much
in demand Fortunate indeed are those
who have still in their possession large
silver knee buckle, treasured heirloom
from some ancestor of revolutionary days
Enamel belt buckles are not. rs rule
particularly pretty, but the new enamel
work. with its tiny grain or MORE effect
underlying the glaze and markedly re-
se:nbling some silken fabric, makes a
buckle that is extraordinarily attractive
with ribbon of the same shade.
OldS ana BANDS Lett On Sk1rCS.
Some of the skirts still show the bias
folds or tucks above hem. but as rule.
these indicate a last years skirt. The
one preferred touch at the foot line is a
three-inch bias fold cut in two pieces.
with a seayn down center and the points
of the stripes meeting.
This is a good deal of trouble to do. but
wherever you see this meeting of two
bias bands it is usually a sign of a new
skirt. This trimming is especially sue
cessful when used in a wide panel down
center front and back on cloth skirts.
On the indoor skirts there is nothing to
break the line or keep the skirt from
falling into the figure. a band of fine
tiny silk fringe is sometimes put at the
extreme edge. Folds and bands are left
off and if lace or embroidered filet net is
inserted it is lengthwise and not horizon