Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
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PARIS. March 19.

IL wear have been replaced by
those new airy fairy scarfs so
much the rage at present
among the women Of Paris. They are
quite remarkab BILE in variety. but per-
haps the most attractive are the runs
"Pierrot" made Of pleated ribbon II
all colors. They fit closely around
the throat, being just the size OF the
collar. and fasten in the middle OF the
back under e bow. with ends about
six inches long hanging down.
Most Of the prettiest costumes In
clude these "Pierrots." with hats to
match, although many of the younger
women prefer lace scarfs - those
graceful affairs edged with a border
Of silk or satin which hang low on
the shoulder and fall to the knees
There is no warmth in them. OF
course, but they are charming and
lend to madame q coquettishness.
graciousness difficult to define.
Some of these fascinating novelties
are of real point de Venise-old fam
fly lace or laces: others are Alencon.
the founces Of some historic costume.
while still more are old fchus. relics
of the time Of Marie Antoinette.
Every lace OF every era appears In
these new "echarpes." these trihes
that have taken the fancy OF the
fckle Parisiennes, who tomorrow may
prefer a shawl oe cashmere or fan
mel. Besides the lace. there are scarfs
of filet net heavily embroidered In
oriental shades, and there are few
homemade ones Of chiffon taffeta. the
$o1 hIy
done In embroidery ribbon.
Many 'incautious ones have asked.
what are these for? Are they
warm. do they protect the throatT'
Fl done! Must everything be use
full? Can nothing be merely orna-
mental, a last touch. crowning
beauty to the costume Of madame?
Truly, not in many years has any
thing so captivating been used by mi
lady. When she walks the long al
lees at Versailles 1t matters not
whether the place is peopled only
with spirits or whether the palace and
Trianons are deserted; she of the pro-
sale present. yet who wears the how-
ing echarpe and carries the long
handled parasol or even cane-relic OF
La Tosca-fts in with the scene and
revives the picture Of bygone days.
It was only yesterday that such
one was promenading at Versailles.
whittier the Parisians had flocked to
greet the first spring breezes. She had
chosen to wear a foulard Of serpent
shade-which Is a blue with a sheen
OF green-made on the semt-pr1ncess
plan, with a high belt of black satin.
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the left side where they were finished
with heavy golden tassels.
On her head was a large hat OF
black chip. the crown bound with
band of embroidered gold braid. which
held in place two large plumes to
match the shimmering gown. while
around her shoulders she wore
scarf Of filet net beautifully embroid-
cred In a flowing design with mar
row gold braid and gold thread.
Behind her walked a footman car
rying on his arm miiady's motor coat
of English tweed with the double
flap. which. together with the limou-
sine car in the background. explained
why the charming and dainty lady
looked so neat and fresh. ELO1SE.
Paris Fashions Adapted to American
Needs.
The new scarfs are very much OF
novelty this spring. and nothing
could be easier to arrange tAn are
these graceful additions to the toilet.
They will be- received with much
pleasure and will replace the chif-
fon stoles so popular year ago.
while the Pierrot of ribbon loops is
great Improvement on the impractical
net and tulle ruffs worn last spring.
The new neckwear has not only the
advantage of simplicity. but 1t Is also
easy to make at home. In fact. many
women have a piece of handsome lace
which they have hesitated for many
years to cut. but now is their oppor-
tunity. The heirloom may be used to
the best advantage and yet not be