The New York herald., 1878-11-17
WINTER FASHIONS.
The Latest Novelties in Furs
and Their Cost.
BRIDAL TOILETS.
Diamond Lace at Five Thousand
Dollars Per Yard.
A r. II l S II &c l. A n S !.
BRIDAL TOILETS.
A r Il L S TIC FAN S

IaSiilouaDle Oh the SEASON stdi, OcAtoI
otter. chincha and minkseal and otter leading the
list Undoubtedly the richest looking fur that is
Is sealskin hence its continued popularity all
others The beauty of sealskn consists in the dem
sity of its fur and its dark rich color For fneness
of fleece and depth of color the Shetland seaskins
chosen but these very and very high
priced. The strong Alaska skins, with thick, warm
pelt, preferred for garments that to be sub
3ected to hard service, they more durable Well
made seal sacques have the pile of the fleece turned
upward it then naturally falls backward and
opens slightly, thus showing the depth and thick
of the pile effectively and giving darker look
for this reason when stroking the fur with the hand
the strokes should pass upward, as down strokes
make thcfur too smooth and glossy Sacques that
have the fewest seams are commended. the pile is
apt to wear off in the seams.
New seal sacques made slightly longer. and now
the favorite length is from thirtyve to thirty
Inches; individual height has of course. modify
ing influence. Double breasted fronts stylish.
and may fold over straight from the throat down. or
else be turned back revers like gentleman 8
coat. The collar is broader than that of last year.
Coat sleeves without cuffs preferred. cuffs
thick and clumsy about the wrists. In the way Of
fastening. passementerie and links of fur both
used. Occasionally seal sacques found reaching
almost to the wearers feet but although very hand
some they exceptional rather than in accordance
with the general style, and from their great warmth
better adapted to colder climate than that Of New
York. There is fact connected with sealskin that
ladies would do well to remember After it has been
exposed to rain snow it should not be left damp.
but should Immediately be well shaken and spread
out to dry in room where there artificial heat
II brought in contact with the heat of fire while
wet the fleece will be matted together and defaced
THE PARIS.
Sealskns the popular fur in Paris, and
the great demand for them has increased the prices
In London. The prices have not advanced here
though they probably will do next winter. I'm
trimmed sacques cost from $40 to $780, but those Of
fashionable length are not lower than 500. Those
sold at $135 especially commended, but the prices
vary according to the depth OF tho garment and the
quality of the skins. The taste for fur trimmings
has greatly increased. and in order to match the
various coors and cloths Of cloaks and Of costumes
nearly all the flrs in made into borders for
trimming A single wide border il more effective
than two three narrow bands of fur A border
eight inches wide is broad can DO used with good
effect on seal sacque and the short sacques of last
season. only thirty inches Deep be made the fash
ionable length by adding the border
great advantage that fur has every other
fabric is that it IL very and universally becom
ing. It's depth and softness lend o charm to q fair
complexion creator even than that impaired by dark
velvet princess dress exhibited ut the Paris Expo
sition was made almost entirely Of the darkest and
finest seal fur. opening on psited train of magnif
ribbon the tablier OF plated fac. aud extended
70 the bodice, forming plastron.
Fur LINED cIoAKs.
Silk circulars and dolmans exceedingly fashion.
able and the majority of thes" wraps lined with
sqIrrellock fur but exclusive styles show elegant
and expensive Innings of erminc sable chinchilla.
rhilla and trimmed with the same. 4
very handsome dolman has deep. wide sleeves.
and its length is forty-eisht inches-long
snough for distinction. but not to the trim
ming upon the bottom Of the dress or 70 be felt as
burden Ia made thick black si1 ipadxr
squirrel and bordcrcd with beaver pointed with the
white hairs which are set in with the needle and
form charming addition to Deep dark fur This
trimming IL i've inches In depth and imparts to the
garment most elegant appearance. which is height
ened by the thorough and harmonious design of the
fsstenings.
very popular garment. Of French design. is
sacque cloak OF medium length. with short side
forms somewhat In coat shape; the front laps the
left side, and the collar is shawl shaped This is
very handsome made Of black satin lined with squirrel
fur and bordered with beaver. Closks be pur-
chased as low as $50 and ~ high $780,
sealskin hats and bonnets the latter trimmed with
osteh ups, are very aressy. one OF the most fash
with raised brim and OF dashing design 1t trim
med with long, full brown ostrich feather placed
across the front and around the crown the stem
cealed by bird made of seal fur The turban the
Brighton and the princess are other shapes. the
Latter being in the style Of the English walking hat
and is trimmed with an ostrich feather.
POPULAR PRICES
handsome scarf of lynx, with muf to match,
costs 40 or $50 Another comfortable novelty is the
fur peerinea pointed collar cape that covers the
Aeck and shoulders. This is very handsome of chin
peierine g costs from $50 ito to $50 $50. The popular
set of fur remains the long boa and mum Of
medium size. The plAnest muffs are most stylish;
tassels and bows ut the end passes. Alaska seal
mufs cost from IS upward. while the finer Shet-
lands $40 to $780, boas cost about the same price,
very good set can be bought for SIS. Otter muffs
cost from so upward. and boas are the same price
Mink sets are still In favor with people who do not
or Alaska sable are consdercd the most dressy ne'a
of low-priced fur Handsome dark Russian sable
mufs are $500 but there are light shades OF sable
made up in mufs for S35. Mus Of silver tipped sable
are lined with white silk aud made very dressy
they cost $685. scarf of Bolivia chinchila costs
only $40. TO wear with velvet costume tho choice
lies between chnchilla and the silver fox SETS muff
costs from S35 to $15. and boa is about the same
price. The fshcrtail sets look like dark sable and
cost from x15 to S15U Muffs made from the body of
the fisher. instead of the tail cost SIS and upward.
Chdrens fur sets cost from 81 the set mp to almost
any price parents may choose To pay-thc very low
priced sets being only suitable for young children.
The little white fur cloaks from 50 to $40; also
small sacqucs for children made OF dark fur from SO
10 S12.
Ermine sets for misses-mur and boa--are from
$40 to $15; ermne sacques according to size. from
t55 t, S75. Siberian squirrel scts--nuff and boaarc
from 81 to So gray krimmcr scts--nufr and boa-s5;
imitation seal. trimmed with gray krmmcr. s5
BRIDAL roILEs.
The prevailing styles followed in these toilets
with moderation. Princess dresses much worn.
but basques and trimmed skirts almost equally
popular. Corsagcs are rarely, IL ever, low In
the neck but are usually cut in pompadouf heart
shape and filed IN with crepe lissc or tullc Demi-
long Sleeves the Fue decidedly
square in shape and full nnd flowing than last
season. Clnging styles Of drapery preferred.
the veil IL always disarranged by very bouGd style
Rich creamy satin has rtgaincd it's supremacy
the wedding dress par e<retience Charming toilets
are made satin severely simple in style, with rich
accs for garniture. Plain fallc and combinations of
falle and damasse faille and satin, and satin and
damasse. are also much worn. In all eases
material used the entire dress and the other for
the trimmings and accessories.
Pearl bead passementerie and all kinds Of white
laccs are employed as trimmings Flowers are used
sparingy and in smaller garlands than formerly.
They trail lightly the front and the train and
graceful spray holds the long silk tue lace veil in
place, which falls the head down TO the edge of
the train. Lace Is seldom used as hounccs. but IL
quilted, ruhicd and laid on plain, or occasionally u
tablicr IL made entirely of It, Old lace hounces
utilized by drapng them diagonaly like
he apron which arrangement has very rich effect.
A NOVELTY TRIMMING.
lovely garniturc is lace moss, which s composed
Of numerous rows of narrow ruched lace, sewcd very
closely toHtther ON strip Of some light material.