Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

them aside for such occasions. without the risk
of entirely losing caste snd fashion in the in
terva'.
This is to-day the case in Europe. A sqqsre or
heart shaped bodice with elbow sleeves u ac-
ceptsd at the republican court in France a.
''fUli'' dress; il is also the same in America
but why not make it permanent and % on
style at least attach the distinction and 4. quit
OF authoritative recognition.
SILKS AND STRIPES.
Striped fabrics occupy a minor position in the
composition of Siikeu toilettes, whether they
are OF fa!lls, gauze or velvet. In all cases the
! body part of the dress or costume j. of solid
colol; it is the overdress or trimmings only
which are OF the striped material.
y pale, rose pink silk, for example, has a
demi-trAined skirt Ornameuted with two fes-
t1onsc fiCunces edged with a plating of striped
gauze; tie apron of plated game, bOrdered
with six fringe, Is corded TO the back and
aTTau gtd 10 form q small rOuf; a vest or
spencer which is perfectly plain, sleeve
less y aist. without the Jacket extension, Is also
OF the s;Iipo; the sash is OF plain silk. Fha BODY
in such case is always cut shaped; the
striped Cauze spencer following the outline.
The RUN, hLCb is very moderate, i OF plated
tulle ard vaencIsDnes lace; the sleeves are OF
the lain six, oemi-long, aud finished to match
the body.
y black velvet, three-quarters of an inch
in width, Is wo-n at the throat, from which is
attached e large gold cress or rich jeweed
pendant IT is not tied At The back, bat A. fas-
tened with q clasp, which does not interfere
with the hair or the lace.
\ slue six and gsuze dress is prattilv arranged
IN the manner described, and also pale canary
or lemon color; but the blue it the Tight shade
is OF all others the NEST elective Striped
yCl-et, when combined with plain failia, is
employed for sat home" dresses by older ladies'
and the plated bordering upon the fiouuces
dispensed win, As 1t makes the robe too be avy.
But the spencer waist and apron are usually
retained to give the same effect, and Z" knife
pleatings OF the silk used as trimmings upon
the entire costume.
VELVET AND WOOL.
Inc handsome wOolen fabrics, soft and warm,
yet light, which have been described in previous
letters, enter into the composition Of a street
costumes, III conjunction with silk or velvet
but IaItiCUiarly the latter.
The Union OF velvet with wool in the nut
brown, chocolate, ard plum e ares was par
ticulaTiy happy idea, and is one Of the great
successes Of the season.
The wOolen fabric CT diagonal serge, cheviot,
or lOHg haired Gi0tk, forms the BODY part Of TIE
oube- breasted polsuaiss, the velvet, p plain
waking skirt. plain, long, coat sleeves, Engllsa
collar and sash. The hat worn with this salt i
OF teit Of the same cCieT, trimmed with velvet
ana feathers TO mstCh.
FCRS And CLOAEs.
Preparations have been m2se fO- heavy fur
season, hut the mild weather, Pratrscted uutil
late IN the tall, has very much disturbed these
cal 'uiatiOHs.
People are in TIE mood to .'gat along" without
whateN eT dJt5 not seem really necessary, and
nnlea sharp December shCuld suggest furs a.
useful holiday present, large part OF the
stock " i'll remain in the hands OF the merchants.
Among the lCNurics-for those who can
falllG OF grcs grain, lined with fur for carriage
wraps. No thinning Is used, the fur edge being
considered sufficient, but a large oTnamenta!
Clasp Is used fer fastening and a hood i added
The seal Is the popular fur OF the season, and
3 seal skin sacqle trimmed with otter, the most
elt gantfur garment.
seal caps for ladies are shaped and turned
ppon tie eide Ike the Ordinary ielt.
Velvet p0lOnaiSes and jackets are very Styl-
hbly trimmed with gray OF silver fox fur. and
with them are worn EatS of gray velvet felt,
tTImH Cd With black velvet and natural ostrich
feather, or bonLets Of gray satin and black
velvet The sort crown of the satin, trimmed
with satin bow and full plume Of black and
gTsy feathers.
The satin bow, by the way, should be held by
a buckle OF jet and sapherine.
WHAT~NOTs.
There is great deal OF laXury in underclOth-
pink silk hose, fine as lace, are used with
strapped shoes OF silk or satin, made or the ma
teIial Of the cress or its tr mining.
CoTsets are made CT white satin. richly en-
broidered with silk, and undersklrrs of palest
PINK or blue flannel, also embroidered VITA
white silk, ard bordered With double rufles vi
valeI Cit nnes lace.
Cb6telaines, instead Of the former pend ant.
have exquisite watches in oxgdised silver, tIr-
toise shell. onyx or jet, ATTACHED, and made
Of solid silver, finished in ''satn," ana different
ard beautifully wrought.
Broad armletS of gold or velvet, fastened
with gold or diamond clasps, are among the re-
viyed gsncies, but are worn distinct, and not
conne ctedi as formerly % chain with brace
let ~ On the GT-t
TIE latest style Of felt lat is called the CAL
bioD.' Ii tuTns Up ca beth sides, lays close 70
the head. ana is "UEn i0S upon the forehead.
Ii is trimmed with io;F ostrich plume.
The "CapOte.' - E.oCr tieAtion of the Charlotte
CoT19y, Is tbe fGYCrstc bonnet in velvet. Ia
black il is aiTsJ tIimUad with Jet and feathers.
JENNIE JUNE.