Show fluffiness the keynote of Pairis spring fashions none of which gives evidence J of radical changed ARIS april the ateliers ate liers in the rue de la these bright afternoons ate crowded with tash gatherings or women all upon clothes intent madame Is afert and wideawake as the models gowned in the roost stunning I 1 creations of doucet and the great artists are displayed for her special pleasure beautiful as the costumes shown prove to be she hasa suggestion here an improvement there which produces just the note of her own personality which Is the be all and end all of miladys ambition this i tpring between S and 6 ip the afternoon we see her exquisitely put up taking a brisk walk in the bols to recover from the exertion of too macii thought and in these your american woman Is splendidly in evidence and her parisian bister is put to the step to keep up with hw in modishness there is nothing new or epoch making in the styles yet when we analyze the history of roost of the gowns we are confronted by their contradictory tendencies these contradictory tendencies and their harmonious Men dings are the als features of la mode this j it Is certainly as evidenced by I 1 tha signs of the times that eloping shoulders fluffy luxurious uce embroidery and fringe decorations will be the vogue par excellence of i ame mme XA and the well dressed gowns are all voluminous i but every point of their loose floppiness la studied and one comes upon a high waist belt or curved line anex defining the graceful form bej neath th multitude of oms the elaborately and draped waists all have underneath an bitely cut tight bowd blip which Is a support for the loose and apparently careless folds of the bodice from many of the fashion talks one might gather the impression that the chlo Parl alenne is a mass ft nop t 13 certainly not the case as the 1 reasons voluminous skirts and beott r shoulder capes aana sleeves cre i ate simple elegance and grace eminent i ly becoming tor wear at appropriate unc tlona i the ellk eolien nes voiles gauzes and lend themselves beautifully to i thesa styles on the other hand the skirt I 1 as practical as ever and Is made of alpaca coarse canvas and soft face I 1 cloth held closely to the figure by braid j ing or strap pings of cloth with the fullness spreading out from the knee the dressy gowns do not have exaggerated trains as they did last year but are made to just sweep the ground A five inch piece of haircloth is often placed inside the droop skirt to give the required flare in eoma instances rows of fine are run around the entire bottom of the ekert the coat frock Is being con this season of the lightest fabrics probably it Is the prettiness of ni the lace slip which aas brought ahls about I 1 have ben a dainty dress of black crepe de chine of this and coat order consisting of a sun ray plaited jupe and fascinating little sack bolero he latter daintily tucked and enriched with and winsome cassels tassels tas sels A clip of pale blue fine linen batiste with insertions of lace was worn under the coat most attractive are the small coats to be worn on cool days jn summer fashioned ot bilk canvas pongee and any light material oyster white ecru and champagne are the favorite shades but tor the all round affair black peau de cole Is best lace and chiffon play ia prominent part as trimming on these coats also ai latticework insertion in ribbon when not in use they make a charming feast and they often supply just the right note 0 color in a costume A dull silver clasp with a bit of blue in the center or a gem which looks lelce a glittering green eye Is very effective on a costume of blue or green they are sewed at the top of blouses tea gowns or theater a dress bodice from throat to waist another idea we haaf borrowed from our russian friends iff the drop ring for the eye thrown in carefully careless fashion on the back of a chair rejane wore a dress on the stage the other night which may serve as a model tor mothers who are at eca as to how their daughters spring bowns sh allbe made it was of fine white voile with bodice and skirt having plaits about half an inch wide A little distance above the hem of the skirt was a band of embroidered broi dered lawn the same embroidery formed a square emplacement on the bodice which bloused slightly over a liberty satin waist ribbon the sleeves plaited like the bodice and skirt were caught into the erlat wath a narrow band of awn this Is a charming style fop young girls and looks well in any thin material lka voile foulard or nun s veiling here is a costume which when worn on the right occasion Is extremely fetching tomato red cloth la the material used the skirt made clinging and light with black embroidery introduced in the bottom of the ekert the bodice covered ath symmetrical fugures and dots done in black opens over a white and jace A black elk ribbon is drawn through a jawn collar and tied at the throat A novel waistband Is of shiny leather perforated into thin lanca fastened with a dull gold oblong buckle since the production of Tol resurrection russian fashions have become still more popular cossack jewelry ts now tho craze the peasants of the azars czars dominions to brighten up their wear ja number of silver ornaments including quaint claeps imitation lewels in the center these barbaric ornaments the smart women are wearing at present a sold ring set with a single precious stone which hangs down oyer beneath speaking of jewels the turquoise has had an extraordinary run of fashions favor and at the moment Is more worn than ever it shares honors with the emerald which Is the privilege of be few while the la more democratic and radiates ltv beauty far and wide among the new things in a la paix chop I 1 saw the dea res t necklace which will go straight home to heart of the turquoise loving girl the blue stones formed a fringe around tle close fitting collar of pearls any one who possesses a string ot seed or mall sized pearls and a requisite amount of uncut lumps of turquoise may contrive one blouses become more fornata in character and are a universally worn as ever like baibos ghost they will not down so infinite Is te variety of these accommodating garments that there s no woman louus or old who cannot and one to suit her requirements A beautiful waist intended for special occasions was made pt white satin tucked all over with abe exception ot the lower part ot sleeves A collar ot white net embroidered with silver sequins and crystal beads covered the upper martof the blouse while motifs of lavender colored sequins in persian design were placed here and there with surprising effect the sleeves were decorated in the came way another charming blouse was in the simplest ot all materials flannel yet was sufficiently fine for a duchess in color it was pale blue with a ypke formed of narrow lines 0 blue moire ribbon joined together with lace stitches in string colored cord this blouse was to be worn with a costume of tobacco brown the skirt of which was plain coat somewhat elaborate the distinctive nole was given by alth moss green velvet and the whole coat was lined with the same color the belt a modish affair of brown kid stitched with green completed a very smart ensemble A brown aue toque covered with arn vaa the accompanying had sear A lovely blouet I 1 made of the new shade of almond crepe de chine with a yoke piece of hand and an excellent imitation of point de baze lace back and front the sleeves tucked to the elbow hang in loose handkerchief finished vi alth collar band Is of transparent vein ings and crepe de chine the collarless waist will be in evidence ihla summer and when becoming Is a cool and comfortable little affair A beautiful slip blouse of this description Is composed of finely tucked white chiffon and dalencon lace with a deep bertha of gilted kilted chiffon edged with a fancy stitching the effect of the yoke falling off the shoulder is very becoming to some figures the subject 0 hats Is a fascinating one especially at this time of the year when womankind as well as nature bursts forth into gay and attire the hat of the moment here in paris to a three cornered porn ered walking teba peau with a brim the corners while not very definitely conspicuous being stul distinctly noticeable one flat side Is worn across the face and the other two flat sides have great ceoux of ribbon which fall partly on the at the back and stand up as pompon rosettes the crownless french hats after the type made of colored straw and wired tulle trimmed with torget genots and narrow black ribbon are very pretty V the after easter weddings are beginning to be solemnized and the spring bride Is wearing a wreath of pure white easter inies another innovation at the wedding of the moment Js a flower muff carried by bridesmaids the TALBOT |