The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-11-20
Novelties in Fashions.

Novelties in Fashions.
just as the time approached for the
Fashion Editress to write her yearly arti-
Gle on the fall and winter fashions q
young man from the wilds of jersey
came down to tho coffee, offered to nav
her board, and the two went to q minister
and gave him SIS. She does his cooking
now, and the arduous task of letting the
readers of the Star know what to wear
and how to wear it devolved upon one Of
the members Of the city staff.
=. The latest style Of ladies' hats is called
the "Seldom, ftseen On the head. It is
generally placed directly over the ear or
nose, according to the taste of the wear.
er, and gives her a ''What DIVER soy 2'sort
of look, which is very enticing.
A new thing in pockets is pocket-books.
The ladies generally carry them in their
hands, but this fashion is rapidly done
away with, as the pocket book population
is rapidly decreasing (side police statis-
tics).1 a.s@S ~a-er 4
Pants Off the writer alternates between
the consideration of ladies' and gentle.
mems clothing he must be excused, as he
writes as the thou hts present themselves;
1t must also be understood that he is
now referring to male habiliments) will
be worn as usual. This must be borne
in mind, for gentleman would appear
extremely ridiculous with 4 his arms
showed through the legs of pair of
pants. The pockets will be bullion eth
er side, so that the wearer, in default of
an overcoat, can bury himself up to his
shoulders in them. su .4l.e.& :.
Suits for little boys can be constructed
from the obsolete pants of their papas.
This will elevate their noses and give
them a high-toned appearance.
Ladies dresses will be tied back, if
possible, more than ever, and those who
don the latest style will be compelled to
start two hours before church time in or
der to arrive IN time to hear the last
prayer -1af5 ..& u.s. t.u.4- III r.
When returning from evening parties
the hats of the gentlemen will be worn
on the back of the head. By pulling the
hair over the eyes very pretty effect is
eneendered. The latest style Of silk hat
is called "Concertina," because when re-
turning from ball or party they general
resemble one @-'@ s@7'E ~ " =. st+
To those who consider themselves un-
able to purchase overcoats, red pepper
worn in the buttonhole of the undercoat
will answer the purpose. Some paint
stoves on the back of the vest, while 9TH
ers sprinkle mustard in, their shoes, but
the red pepper is said to give more
warmth. #s - = "5aiy&3 j. .>
To the gentlemen who have decided to
wear their straw hats all winter. the writ
er would suggest that very comfortable
ear-muffs can be purchased for 25 cents.
The cold weather will have no terrors for
those who take advantage Of this sugges-
ton. The nose may also be sand-paper-
ed, and this will give additional warmth.
Evening or full dress shoes are low cut
patent leather pumps, with narrow, soft
box toes, high shanlks to set the instep off.
The same style of pumps are made with
cloth tops with buttoned or elastic sides,
and are very handsome Low dancing
shoes are gotten up very elegantly with
patent leather tops and short French kid
yamps. This gives the foot very small
appearance, and are not only handsome
but very comfortable. 49,. 5.. ....,
A very pretty walking dress is made of
silk with two rows of paper muslin
around the back stoop, and the beauty OF
Ithe dress is greatly enhanced by placing
rows OF yellow all revoir or bon soir down
the left hand side tucks. Should this not
suit the taste of the fastidous, small strips
of lace curtain may be oyerhanded at
suitable intervals around. the pollynays,
with hic jackit plaitings from the cellar
to the roof and backhanded over the
shoulder, will probably do as well. A
blue bingham umbrella strapped to the
left waist produces q very handsome
effect. 81 (
Gentlemen's collars are still going up.
They have already reached the rim Of the
hat, and before the winter IS over it is
possible that hats may be superseded by
roofs built over the collars. .#.as4'
A report has gained currency that
striped stockings are going out of fashion
but a!more decided knowledge can be
gained when the streets get little slushy.
The new style of Derby for young men
will be very small, and will, give the
member of the elite the appearance Of q
pimple on an egg. ,sfa. ta>
Nineteen button kids are suitable for
evening dress, but of course members of
the first families will provide themselves
with other articles of dress ,55&l 5
The linked sleeve- buttons are the most
fashionable, aud are shown in great
variety. Sets OF gold, in white enamel,
including studs and sleeve buttons, are
considered the newest and most elegant
style for full dress. Very handsome stones
set in plain gold, for rings and sleeve
buttons, are the intaglie, with heads cut
in the most artistic manner, copiesaof
antique or historic subjects.
Night "pagamas," which are UNIVERSAL
" adopted by Europeans in China, are
being introduced here, and are very much
more acceptable to gentlemen Of taste
than the old-time night-shirt. Those
made Of Madras cloth are sold at SIS the
suit, but they are very easily made, and
most ladies handy with the needle can
get them up at home at a much less cost.
They come to US from China made Of
silk, and the price is $l2 the suit.
The market is full OF novelties In gen
tlemen''s scarf pins and rings, and many
of the designs are very unique. Almost
every conceivable idea that could be sug-
.gested By the grave or the gay. for
such uses has been introduced in gold
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