Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-11-19
For the l.adiea.

Inc iOES eQuar0 OVerSklrCS Is SGyl
ish and much worn.
The double and treble cuff is still
worn on cloth basqaes.
The hair is still worn down on be
neck, either in Il plat or coil.
Cashmere is much cheaper this sea
son but it will be as much worn.
Pale mauve ard grey combine well
in suit of either silk or worsted.
! Chatelaine belts in new designs are
coming in every day, but are not fully
worn on the st :eet yet.
Seal brown is still the rage for cos
tunes, bat aud bonnet trimming, wraps
for the Old and young, and also stock
| incs.
The bagques to WOODEN suits are
made extremely plain in shape, but
some are much trimmed with knife
pleatings AM fringe.
Fri'ls for the neck, of box-pleated
mu din, wrought OF the edge with a
color to match the handkerchiefs, for
q fferent costumes.
Tn once stylish Irish poplin is no
longer sought after Other goods quail
~ handsome and far more useful, are
now Erefe: red.
Braided and beaded jackets ar still
worn by those who have them from
last season, and some new ones with
new shapes are i'll the market.
Cloth basques aud o>erdresses have
not been trimmed SD much with mo-
hair BRAID It was thought it would
be very popular, but it does not seem
to take Sc veil.
The most lovely opera wraps in the
DOlman shape are now seen. These
wraps are of quilted silk or satla. and
are bor(lered with fur OF fringe with
deep nctted heading.
Polonaises are said to have appeared
on the street again, and among the
handsonest are those of black mate
lasse and velvet striped gros grain
trimmed with feather ruchlng and
silver fox fur.
Dark green will be more worn this
winter than for two seasons past.
Among the choice green goods is the
embossed camePs hair for overdresses.
The greens in these goods are prettler
than the navy blue or brown.
For dinner dresses the most beau
tifui black brocaded silks are puc-
chased Some have the rich ivy leaf
pattern, and some in scale-like designs
These are also Grated with plain gros
grain, and are made with basque ana
much trimmed skirt.
Those excellent qualities of black
alpaca are very much used, and the
grand opera brand, which is double
faced and double warped, is highly
commended for its durability of color
and wear. They make up very styl-
sh, and have every appearance of
silk.
The gem skirt suppo rter is, indeed,
TO be recommended. It puts all TIE |
weight of the clothes on the shoulders, !
20 that those having weak backs should |
wear them. 1t is, of course, worn IN
Ter the dress body, and the W list does
not feel the burden of the clothes.
The new wells are worn quite long
gain. These have a small hem, with |
L string run in and tied around the
,at or bonnet, fastened behind to
make them smooth across the face as
Dourning wells are worn, and the right
land corner is then thrown back over
he shoulder.
The most beautiful ball and recep-
ion dresses are now shown in all
,olors, the richest of these are tutle,
With tulie founces and tabliers en-
Droidered with pearls forming the
most lovely flowers. Some have only
delicate vining of pearls around them
ike border.
The double apron front is novelty
his season. Tt is different on each
'ide Of the figure, and APPS in front.
some dressmakers make the apes
DO one side and striped on the other, /
according to the materials of the cos
ume. The main trimming is knife
oleatings or fringe.