Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 95, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 August 1901 — FASHION NOTES. [ARTICLE]

FASHION NOTES.

A new fancy of fashion is silk petticoats in surah to harmonize with the lining of the gown. White silk roses with black velvet leaves make a chic trimming on a white straw hat faced with black. Light blue is the favorite of, all the colors for the moment, but white and a pale yellow' are even smarter. Distinguished by perpendicular lines of open work, like drawn work, with a dainty, interwoven design, is a new China silk. The elaboration of handwork is shown in the blouse of the moment. All the best garments of this description, however simple, shows a great deal of handiwork that renders them particularly attractive wear. Lace, it is safe to say, is on every gown in one form or another, generally

in several varieties. Coarse guipures mixed with black Chantilly are the favorite ornamentation for the black and white foulards, while tambour work and Swiss embroideries prevail for muslins, crysaliues, batistes and lioena.