New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-20
- RECORD OF FASHIONS LATEST Wt1IMS
Neck Fixings

There are various interpretations Of this
idea, but the simplest Is shown in the
picture. The material is a soft net which
may, or may not, be tucked for the collar
and vestee, but It is sure to be adorned
with tiny fancy buttons. which glitter and
sparkle or add a vivid bit of color. The
color note is reflected in the embroidered
dots which enhance the side pieces and
the jabot. Various lsces are often COM
bined for pieces Of neckwear Of this type.
a fact which should offer many a sug-
gestion to the woman fortunate enough to
possess lace bag and clever fingers.
Other Novelties in Neck Fixings.
Aside from the collar and jabots there
are some very attractive sets of collar
and cuffs. One Of the prettiest, and II
might be added, the newest, bears the
name Van Dyck, after the artist, In whose
paintings they are so often shown. They
are very simple, almost plain. but there
is something very youthful and appealing
in these pleated net fixings. The en-
broidered lingerie sets are a charming
finish to one of the smart tratteur frocks
OF velvet or corduroy, which are so much
in demand There is Il great deal of at
tention paid also to the perfectly plain
hemstitched sets, and when kept immacu-
lately fresh there Is no prettier touch.
The vogue for all that glitters could
not pass by such an important feature Il
the wardrobe as the neck fixing, so one
should not be surprised TO find glints OF
gold and silver among the newest coll
lars. There are metallic lace collars In
verde. gold. gobeln and silver, which are
so ornamental that no further trimming
is needed for an otherwise plain gown.
At a. q AL IN -
the neck, or merely TO sound the color
note on a dark-hued gown, they are
legion. One OF the newest Is French
conceit of silk in the soft shades Of
green. red blue and sulphur. There are
two pointed loops, or ears, caught In the
middle by q twist Of the silk, and each
loop is decorated with cluster OF tiny
fiat buttons, likewise covered with the
silk IL would be a matter of only few
minutes to make this delicious little
within, but we'll worth the time IL you
would add a knowing touch to your cos
tune.
There are other fat bows OF velvet
ribbon in all the new shades which have
a buckle of enamel flowers, very pretty
very dainty and decidedly French. These
GTe P"S ones S sRS never these %S
touches that count.
With the demand for flowers which
never grew in natures garden ever on
the increase, the buckles and bows OF
tiny satin flowers cannot lose favor, al
though the fact that they lack novelty
has reduced the prices. One particularly
attractive bow or pin is very narrow
strip OF velvet ribbon, many Of them In
the soft pastel colorings rather than the
more brilliant hues, with cluster OF
tiny satin or chiffon flowers In the same
softly blended tones, To match these lit
tie bows, or pins, as they might be called,
as each is attached to a pin, there are
sets of three smaller ones ornamented
with one little blossom nesting among
the green leaves. They lend a very
charming finish to the blouses OF white
Charmeuse and broche crepe.
To return TO the more substantial neck
filings, there is varied array Of vestees.
plain and with the lace frill. These
vestees are largely developed in pique
bengaline and. for dressy occasions, bro
caded silk. Buttons OF every Kind are
literally used. sometimes in single
row, again In two rows. To some OF
these vestees cape collars are attached,
making a very complete bit OF neckwear.
AS a rule these vestees are In white but
occa sionally the magpie effect will be pro-
duced, and at rare intervals one Will
catch sight of unusual ones In which en-
erald green satin or a dash or royal pur-
pie will strike new note.