The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-01

velvet formed the sides OF the SKIRT, while tho SILK
and there with wide .colored satin ribbon and
green velvet idaves The low cuirass bodice, with
very deep basques, also OF Stamped Velvet was taste
fully garpitured with SILK and white tue, and the
short pulled silk sleeves were finished with trilc
diamonds and coral.
rich costume in the LOUIS XIV style of old
gold cei blue and seal coorcd silk Tho coat basque
opened over plated plastron OF old gold silk both
front aud at the back The appes o. this coat basque
were trimmed with wreath OF flowers and foliage N
with chenille fringe match. The skirt Is ciei blue
and taber old gold color embroidered with chenille.
the sleeves OF the same with ciel blue bows. Orna-
ments were turquoise ana diamonds
very beautiful lady WIS dressed IN scabcuse col
lyons s o shape wn moyenase
beuso and bronze color. trimmed with fringe
match and placed on the middle OF the skirt. On the
lower part oil the drapery a wide scabieusc coored
bow was fastened with large buckle OF
gold and bronze beads. The large
buckle was repeated at the sides, fastening
back the drapery large plaits which spread
into train, finished INFO three irnscd lappes.
over the bodice arranged u double ncnu ci sea-
blouse failc and brocatc forming point al the back
and fastened on the bosom with buckle The
graceful elbow sleeves were garmturcd with quilted
irillng and drapery OF rich lace, the bracelets
and necklace worn we're OF Immense value.
lady OF charming complexion was richly attred
their artistic finish This was black velvet princess
back with pink satin front, gracefully draped and
ami PINK ros,s The Louis XIV. corsage was fastened
with buttons OF pearls, whEe the ornaments worn
were pearls ana diamonds, including handsome da.
mond pendant three inches IN length.
Lovely blonde, tall and stylish carried most grace
gully light blue silk the tram being garniured with
most pecu lar hounce, so arranged us to form loops
and bows IN connection with us flowing luiness. The
ovcrdress or draperes was In dccatc shade OF blue
gauze, with white rOs stripes bordered win
novel and exquisite fringe. The pufiugs the back
were held IN place by soft white roses aud DARK
leaves oil veIvet shaded in aut mn colors The corset
shaped waist OF blue silk had double loops at
the back, was cut square neck and finished with
nchu drapery OF blue and white satin, while cluster
n mt dlanv MIN afltl
left side. Very pretty small elbow sleeves were in
gauze.
been said in regard to the adoption OF lacc suits
for full dress toilets, most vi the ladies' wore the
handsome side cut provost kid gloves, in many IN
stances covering the arm to the elbow, wnite and
delicate light shades.
MARVEL OF BEAUTY
One OF WOrths dresses, designed and made
pressy Tor this OCCASION which WAS very ng
the lair complexion and graceful carriage OF the
wearer, attracted much attention. The materials
were dark blue velvet and pale blue silk combined,
trimmed with antique lace ana pale pink roses. The
and sides of the skirt were Composed OF broad
perpendicular folds, alternating OF velvet and SILK,
each told turned back at the bottom IN small
faced with tho other material. Between the revcrs
were very fine knife platings OF silk, each
section surmountcd by double loop placed
horizontally silk loop over velvet fold, and vel
vet loop over silk fold Over this plated apron
short one OF silk, which was turned back the left
SIDE Ina square revers iaccd with velvet, and edged
10 tho bottom OF the Skirt AT the right side was
panel oil velvet the same shape, and trimmed with
lace en- cascade, down the centre OF which blush
roses, with buds and foliage. The train OF tho silk
was long and rounded, finished at tho bottom by full
plating OF silk and velvet combined, with heading
composed OF fringcd moss ruchng oil white and pale
blue silk The baaycuse Of ino lace flashed tho
edge The cuirasse basque OF blue velvet slightly
pointed back aud front; the neck square and
trimmed win lace, silk and volvet folds, with u
cluster OF roses Mt the left side The deml-long
sleeves OF folds Of silk at the sides band Of
velvet al the back edged with lace and finished at the
elbow by deep turned.up cuffs and q fall Of lace.
Pink coral and diamond Jewery was worn with this
toilet and the couture was ornamcntcd with roses.
pretty lady occupying ono OF the boxes WINS
dressed IN toilet OF the same design, made In very
pale blue light bronze and pearl colorcd silks and
rich brocade, In which all tho ''sllk coors' were
combined. The lace used was a nno white silk
blond. Tue brocade formed the train, the short
apron above the nounce and tho middle pieces OF tho
back OF the basque. The plating on ths tram OF
tho three coors combined; the back OF the sleeves,
the fronts the waist and panel ut the right side
embroidered with chenille In autumn Loaf tnts,
and bunch OF chenille autumn leaves at tho lett
sdo oil the corsagc. Poarl and turquoise ornaments.
a toilet noticeable for its simplicity. and, wthal,
Its extreme elegance, draped the form Of beautiful
woman well known in aristocratic circles II was
composed OF dark green embossed velvet and alpen
green satin. Tho Camille basque had tho
velvet so arranged down tho front as TO simulate
vest, and was opened IN point at tho neck, about
whoh was worn wide. long collar OF point do
Venise. The sleeves of velvet were finished
by a founco lace headed by folds OF
satin. The long, straight overskirt was ike the
'virginie and was Of tho velvet crossed by droop-
ing sash Of the satin tied in loose knot the lett
side aud ornament ted with small bouquet OF flowers
and ferns. The skirt OF satin, spread out In large
fan at tho back and handsomely trimmed with point
de venise Diamond and marabout aigretto CON-
pleted the handsomely arranged colure.
A brilliant brunette was becomingly attired In
creamy white satin toilet, trimmed with point ace
Of exquisite pattern, SAID to have cost So 600 The
skirt OF the was nearly covered with this costly
garniture, being headed with cypress
lwlncd with the becoming little Hover and fastened
at tho bosom with clusters OF deep rod and
trailing sprays OF the vine. Tho sleeves were very
short, while the arms were covered with valuable
point lace mits, through which number OF
magnificent diamond rings, while bands OF the precious
stones encirclcd each wrist and the throat.
Among tho new jewels soon the bracelets
which are placed upon the forearm and joined to the
bracelets upon the wrist by long golden chains.
DRESS.
One lady, favored win graceful and elegant figure,
appeared In plain blue satin skirt and corsage with
deep points front aud back. scarf OF crepe llsse,
richly embroidered In bright coors, was used as a
wrap rhc ornaments, diamonds and pearls, were Of
great value
An acknowledged belle. noted for her exquisite taste
IN dress, displayed charming toilet, entirely white,
relieved by delicate garands OF green reeds and water
lilies, and was imposed OF white brocadc silk com
bined with whie satin. Tho corsage OF the brocade
square neck, front and back and separating just
below tho waist back and front, continued aown each
side OF tho front in two broad pieces. The entire
front length was Of satin nied In with
RULES OF crepe llsso, with occasional small gar
lands of rccds trailing across. The train vi satn
long aud pointed, was garntured with deep aounco
OF Honiton lace. The elbow sleeves OF SATIN were
finished with deep ruchings of Honiton, also
the neck white satin ribbon around tho
throat, which held small bunch VI reeds ana SIM
gle water lily bud, hall opened. rhc long sle-cut
kid gloves were finished at tho top with narrow satin
loops ana ends
middc-agcd lady, with large, tuil, dark eyes and
delightfully."- expressive Misunderstanding strikingy
distingte appearancc-wns attiTcd IN rich costume
back Iaille and velvet, which relieved by u
'parurc RicEclicu,' in handsome white antique lace
aud small bouquets OF natural flowers. Tho entire
front OF tho dress was OF fac trimmed with zig
gag iold oil black velvet on eher side OF
the buttons. The outer points orDamcntcd
with SILK tassels mixed with small amber beads. Tho
back was IN the style OF the Loonc" tram, and was
OF silk, with velvet lOunces. Large tabs OF velvet
placed on each side wcro richly ornamontcd by
lasaono ntcrio embroidered with small amber seads.
The back pieces oil the waist were posed OF vcvct.
anu the oOttom OF tho waist at the back was IN
squares, trimmed with passementcrie. The sleeves
OF velvet wore nnishcd with deep white lace culIs
and no" css. while tho diamond ornaments were OF
great value.
BEwILDERINGLY BEAUTIFUL.
An exceedingly pretty cos .umc was noticed uDoa n
youthful brunette Introduced iuto society this
1t was OF white baregc, looking very soft and SNOWY
white laic. The iaie skirt garni-
turcd with three very limo nulings, and the second
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