The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1878-01-29
FA SHIONS OF THE SEASON.


IL - source of surprise To- many ladies to- see
what tumble goods of every description. suits
and cloaks. have taken within the pas, two weeks.
Everything IN the way Of Wearing apparel has
been extremely low all the season. that the
echo has been constantly in the air. How cheap.
But when one sees the same goods marked down
twenty per cent. iess,the wonderment il immense
and many are led to bay for another seasons con
sumption. knowing that a, the beginning OF
other winter they must paw much more. OF
course, the mos, that IL doing Just now IN the way
ofco.tuule>. - in ball. party ana reception
We are often asked about tirla,an evening
dresses. Tarla,aa l. always worn. and has an
alrine.s that SeeIn- most suited for Young ladies'
evening toilets.
We have recently noticed some ready made
chat come within the limits Of "a mos, meagrs
purse.
oae IA blue. one in rose. one IN corn-color, and
one in white. The three eolors were made
! similar 10 this The skirt and Over-skir, were IN
one, only having the appearance Of two skirts
They are made full AMI fluffy by plea,ins,, rufiies
! and put'>-these Ia turn being headed and divided
with -a.in pipings Of the color. the culrass
bodice was If the satin, with elbow-s,eevss and
square prettily finished. The cost Of one
these was slo,'j. The white made
| similarly, only that the basque made o
aratan over white silk, and the front of the skirt
was beautifully ornamented with q garland OF
flowers; flowers looped the skirt ri the back. and
| the corsage and sleeves were finished with lovely
bouquets. This costume marked s24.5o.
! We are pleased 20 note the fact that evening
hats or Grape are becoming very popular. Thes
are made quite in the "Fanchon" shape OF years
ago. 4 frame Is made to fit over the top of the
! head, of lace net and ribbon wire. This, IN turn.
IL bound with puff of velvet, plush or silk. and
! then thickly covered with flowers. A beautiful
csronet of flowers finishes the front, and roses.
leaves and trailing branches form the crown over
the hair, which requires much taste in its arrange
men,. A. all hats have ties from The back to
meet under the chin, little at one side, 80 is
the evening hat finished either with double-faced
ribbon. ribbon edged with lace. but oftener with
a broad lace scarf or barbes OF tuli-.
so much has been sarcastlcally written about
the towering bonnet Of the period obstrscting the
view of every one in its rear, and 80 many fruit-
less attempts have MAJ to bring in the fashion
oflaiies going without hats to the theatre, well
as opera. that think the evening flower hat
may prove a success. Certainly every gentleman
will admire and advise IT.
The Carrick capes increasing in number on
the promenade. and We predict this will he the
spring wrap. Doesn't that sound funny The
ercst scrap of CLOTH that does not the waist
entire. called "a wrap ~ Still, usage makes il .
proper term
Thus FAR these capes have been made cos
tune bnt there several on hand made Of
4 armure and embossed velvet.
The clover part Of the skirt has q shrred aounce
of the armure, with Van Dyke points Of the velvet
hanging over. The dress proper, Stimulating q
polonaise. is made Of armure, with broad vest
center OF velvet, extending from neck to bottom;
across the front it is trimmed With the new un-
cured ostrich ruehng.
These costumes will be worn on mild days all
winter, and be the early spring choice. Two now
under way are of embossed velvet, and enc Of
plain. The advantage IN plain velvet is, it costs
! less and never gees ont OF fashion.
a stylish costume for little Miss Of six was
made in this Style The dress lovely fitted gabri-
ellie. buttoned down the center Of the front. A
plated back. drawn in at the waist. by pointed
velvet strap, with a button in each point
The bottom o: the skirt WAS edged with q broad
hand of velvet, and the sleeves a band similar e
!. the black Acape Was trimmed with hands Of vel.
vet to simulate tho three caPes, the upper one b
ing put on IN sailor shape. This lovely little suit
: was made of blue cashmere, with darker blue in
silk velvet, and required and half yards Of
wide merino and one of velvet, for the age men
toned.
New costumes are all finished With a ehatelains
bow of ribbon on the left side Of the waist.
Az REvoIR, Blanche