SOME DAINTY NECK WEAR.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6496, 27 May 1899, Page 3

SOME DAINTY NECK WEAR.

..The fichu seems- to have taken- a mewr new leaie. of' "ltfe^amd r finds', itself in eoßJipany with "all ■ sorts 'of gowns, ■from the plain muslin to thatJmMe of. the most gorgeous brocade. , It' is" worn this Winter as part pi /the coSfcume, iad ismadeirbm the same material as the gown, if the texture admits '. of soft rfolds. Cashmere gowns particularly are pretty with the fichu to match, in which case the latter may be made light and airy-looking -with frills oHa^ net or chiffon, or may be more substantial looking with knife pleating or folds of the cashmere or satin to match in colour. Velvet collars falling well over the shoulders are profuse - trimmed in lace, oluffon, fur and jewelled«bands of open work. Some are worn en costume ; ofcEers differ in colour ■from 'the- gown with which they are to be ■Worn. The large, simple bow under the chin, of .ribbon or. soft material, finds favour with womeni and is .worn for all occasions, being quite as much used for house or street wear;. .This? style of r.eck arrangement lends youth, to a facerthat has -passed its tirst freshness, and;. covers a multatcde of sins in the neck that has. commenced to show signs ; ; of i-utlae ;. relentless; . encrdachmerit of time. They are prettiest made of chiffon or something, equally soft,, and are held quite dose to the chin.. A bow arrangement is made of white silk spotted over with black. The effect is a tight knot in front-, with a simple bow almost covering it. The long pointed ends, which are edged with, lace, hang in jabot effect, and shorter ends of the same style come up near the, chin. Another simple affair' that is much worn in silk or velvet is. an arrangement of short loops and short pointed ends that are ed^ed with very narrow lace, the whole taking on a sort of butterfly shape. Chemisettes of all- sorts are worn, and it is puzzling to .know which style is most popular, though as time goes on the more severe effects grow in favour. A pretty one is made of white corded silk trimmed with rather heaw cream lace, with a full effect from the yoke, and has a very slight blousy effect that is held in with a crushed belt oi wthate silk. The standing collar is tacked, and the Pointed collar is trimmed with narrow cream lace insertion. Quite, the newest belt "is made of soft silk about ten "inches wide, the ends being sewed into clasps that fasten in front, which draws the fulness into a space of about one inch and a half. For a small waist and large hips they fit easier when made on the bias ; ior the average figure they are straight. Many are made of Roman striped plaid and figured silks, but the serviceable ones are in plain colours. An. effort is- being made to revive the high waistband of>the Directoire period, anxl when worn by tb« right woman the effect is picturesque and graceful. Jewellery of all sorts is being brought out from its long rest, ' and, holds a conspicuous place.