The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-13
ACME LoNDoN EAsnIoNs.
The Marvellous Stockings now Worn By the
Ladies In England.

Prom he Cud9 Nal
In view OF the belief that short dresses
will ultimately be worn. manufacturers have
produced marvcs in the shape OF stockings.
Indeed many are quite works OF art. But the
emBBTderb O ON 81 wS 9G others qT s
rs tasteful and pretty. In fact stockings now
form "A most important item in tho toilet. The
old design Of a. spe9r head is considered too
simple hooking for the present style. Hose Of
hlnck silk or Lsle thread. embroidered with
white or colored floss silk arc always in good
taste. Tho newer kinds arc emhroi1ered up the
front, nnd not at the ankles as before. Very
small howers. such rs forget -nots, look FAR
roses almost rs big rs sunnQwcrs, which are not
NJ all uncommon; spun SILK and cashmere SIX
cato shade. TO match the costumes with which
they are to be worn. Pale pink. blue. beige, and
caroubier are the most popular colors. =,
Fashion, like history, constantly repeats Itself,
and, rs regards the wearing Of flesh -colored
stockings, the author Of Ella" written in 1879
says; "A fashion Of pink-colorccd hose for
ccits which we varied upon rod In all its pris.
matte Differences And the. collateral topic OF
writer. like oursrlf OF touching that nice brink,
ana yet not tumblng over IT," " pronounced"
inss er a an nni9 Iea sSScS *
mortals. was visible in her ascent to tho heavens
by the track Of her glowing instcp; but fashion
yorod us The ankles Of our fair friends in n
iew weeks, began to reassumo their pristine
That is not the least likely in our timo 1879
for white stockings are rarely ever seen in
doors. lar less in tho streets and the fashion
for wearing shoes which displayso much Of the
stockings mnKes II almost certain that tho taste
for colored hose will be more enduring than
Of "A few weeks"
Then what dainty shoes there arc. Almost
eXtrayaganL and quito indescribable in their
elegance. They nrc made in every possible
color. with gold or silver heels. and ombroidcr-
cd in all styles with gold or silver thread, or
beads and pearls likewise trimmed with ruches
oil lace SILK. and what not.
The instcp Is held IN place by embroidered
bands or gold and silver clasps, or by ornamrn-
tai knots OF bright ribbons, made up In imitn-
ton OF KAY birds lizards. butterflies. and How
ers are used to decorate the toes
Cardinal SILK stockings look extremely well
worn under q pair OF black velvet or satin slip
pers trimmed with white lace. and clasped with
buckles 10 initiate diamonds.
To the long gloves now worn on dress occa-
sions fashion has added two more buttons. max
Ing the almost incredible number Of twenty-six.
nnd when hanging in the window in length they
Sleeves to evening dresses there are none worth
mentioning. and these gloves certainly cover
one part OF the arm, though 1t Is at tho wrong
extremity
crowns made Of the same material as the dress
and are trimmed with gold or silver lace. and
Ornhmentcd with gold coins. balls. pearl beads,
or marabout feathers fringed with gold. and
some are composed of flowers alone.
The Olivia" Is the favOritc model also for
hornets made of soft materials Us we'll rs caps.
The lnttrr are OF Indian muslin and Breton lace.
This hcnd dress Is copied in exact imitation Of
the one worn by VI les Helen Terry. IN her clever
representation Of DR.. Primroscs eldest laugh
ter. ana is more becoming to most faces than
the universal turhan shape. The crown OF the
Olivia Is loose aud large. trimmed with two
10y knot OF ribbons Just above the centre OF the
forehead.