New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-21
THE TOUCH OF BLACK.


This touch of black is almost inevitable
| in the newest collars. We find it in prac-
| ideally all Of the new collars. A collar CT
| finely pleated white net rounded at the
ends and finished with narrow pleatins
| Of lace will have a band of black velvet
| at the base. The sailor collar OF white
! hatiste with tablike ends in front. edged
| on either side with pleating OF white
| lace. will boast Of the touch Of black in
the tiny black satin buttons. Another
collarette OF batiste and lace has tabot
OF the lace and tie of black satin ter
| ninating in a fat bow in the front. a
fold of the satin is introduced on the
collarette. There are also the bands Of
black velvet finished with bow in the
back. Sometimes a handsome antique
buckle or a genuine old pin will adorn
the band in the front. but the effect Is
more youthful without it.
I One of the simplest Of the prescnt-day
neck fixings is the high loose collar of
satin. in black or white. or even in the
color of the costume. with a founce OF
tulle or lace. Some of them have triple
cascade Of net, while others are shaped
to show the neck in the front. very
novel collar OF this type could be fash
toned from plaid taffeta-which is going
10 be quite the proper caper for trim
mings this fall-with lingerie frills. TO
wear with q dark blue serge gown this
collar is wonderfully chic. Changeable
taffeta collars on the order Of the comfy
Dutch collar with finely pleated lingerie
or lace frls have also the charm Of nov
city.
The little satin flowers in soft, subtle
colorings combined with black velvet are
quite as popular as ever, although they
first made their bid for favor many
months ago. The larger roses, known as
the rocco roses, are extensively used with
the large Pierrot ruches of black and
white tulle or net. most effective ruche
Of this type was fashioned from ivory
tinted tulle with the garland OF roses
nesting among the flmy meshes as II
binding together the pleats. A knot OF
black satin ribbon matching the hat fas-
tened tho ruche with long streamers end
ing in coquettish ball tassels. one large
satin rose is also effective as the fasten-
ing Of one Of these net ruches
II is not unusual 10 see two, or even
three. laces combined I'm one elaborate
piece Of neck fixing. Add TO this little
hand work in the way OF embroidery,
few buttons, perhaps a little tucklng,
and you have the recipe for the newest
of neckwear. II Is really fascinating TO
hunt around for novelties in buttons
which give just the right individual touch
to these collars. Until YOU try you viii
have no idea of the variety. There Is al
ready a demand for plaid buttons; the
Dresden ones are prime fsvorites, and
the tiny pearl ones are the most popular
of all. The covered buttons are. like
wise. extensively used. The little turn
over tabs. either in satin or In hem
stitched linen, are a 'ew feature, and a
very dainty one. = 40 Oc the collars
shown in the illustration display these
turnover tabs or collars. Here. too, is
an excellent opportunity 10 Introduce
bit OF color.
Still another novelty Is the use Of braid.
Lots and lots of braid will be employed
on gowns this fall, and 1t is, therefore,
natural TO see II adapted TO other pur-
poses. Used instead Of ribbon, IT adds
the charm of novelty TO tailored skirt,
particularly one OF flannel.