The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-01-10
FASHION GOSSIP

wearer's monogram or initial carved on
them.
THE pretty little capes of Jet, or other
beads, are called coats of mail, and are
designed to be worn with any costume
THE old-fashioned berthe has again
appeared, following the decollette cor
sage, to which it gives added beauty.
ROBINS EGG blue French linen hand
kerchiefs, covered with polka dots, are
the latest style of handkerchief for
gentlemen.
A NOVELTY in neck ties for ladies, is
white japanese Grape, edged with lace.
They are prettier than muslin or lace
scarfs.
EMBROIDRRIEs are made for evening
dresses, of beads on white or cOlored
gauzes. They are inexpensive and
pretty.
! In bodices are the casaquin, the
basque, the coat and the panier jacket
| bodice; also modification of the close
fiitsng cuirass which is peaked in front.
The new lace, called point languedoc,
is fast becoming the rival of breton. 1t
has the appearance of real old lace and
is handsomer than breton.
| UTRECHT velvet is one of the handsOm-
est materials for making the embroidered
and appliqued mantle, table and bracket
covers that are so fashionable at present.
THE handsomest collars for children
are Of white Russia lace with upright
finish of narrow lace in the neck. Others
not so pretty are in deep round shape of
embroidered muslin edged with lace.
SEAL color grows in popularity as the
season advances, and satin is the favor.
lite goods. Dresses, jackets and habits
are made OF seal satin. La other goods
the color Is as great fav0rite as in satin.
The old fashion Of wearing strings Of
large cut beads in one color, garnet, deep
blue or amber, is to be revived. From
three to five strands are worn in grad
uated lengths.
SILK dresses are mostly made with
square train, shirred tablier, and plated
scarf forming the double skirt. The
tight fitting bodice is trimmed with fac
ings Of some pretty figured silk fabrics.
SILK dresses are made with square
train, shirred tablier, and pleated scarf
forming the double skirt. The tight
fitting bodice is trimmed with facings
of some pretty figured silk fabric.
LITTLE sleeves are seen on many of
the new evening dresses, in place OF the
almost invisible straps that did duty last
season and troubled observers IS well as
we8rers with the constant fear that they
might give way.
| FABRICS, such as were only thought
of for regal garments twenty years ago,
are now worn as commonly as plain tbs
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and wool, satin and velvet are conf
| bined with plain silks, satins and velvets.
An increased sale of cOrsets among
| the cOlOred people of the south is men
! TONED as an evidence chat the blacks are
advancing IL civilization. Wait till the
watermelon season, though, and see how
quickly that " boom" will burst.
The serpent bracelet is much worn,
many ladies wearing it in place of the
| linen cuff or lace ruhie. When clasped
about the arm it remains stationary.
Sets of jewelry are no longer fashionable
and earrings are very small.
! THE new street costume, made short
to the ankle, consists Of a skirt gathered
in front, plated behind, second skirt
draped at the back, and jacket bodice;
the material is cloth or vigCgne, with
facings and trimmings of some brOcaded
or damasse fabric.
| THOSE elegant irents of curled and
waved hair, which appear the perfection
of simplicity and grace on the heads Of
ultra fashionable girls, are bought dis
| helveiled n1.rUeile on crinOline bands,
which go round the head and mingle
with the real hair most discreetly.
FoR ball Costumes fancy gauzes, en-
broidered Indian Grape and spangled
fabrics are fashionable. They are made
up effectively with brocaded silks and
satins in brilliant tints upon light
grounds, and the occasional intrOduc-
ton Of gold and silver embroidery.
THE fashion Of wearing anklets has
been introduced by English, votaries of
extreme novelty. 4 heavy band of sill
yer or gold with bangles or medallion
clasp is worn over the embroidered and
clicked silk stocking with low slipper.
The custom will hardly be received by
women of the best taste.-N. !. Ma5.
i VERY little trimming is required for
such dresses as costly satin and velvet,
but with the short dressof plain or fancy
wooden material it is very different
This should be purposely covered with
trimmings and draperies, or the skirt
looks very much like q small shut-up
umbrella.
a NEW dress bodice has been intro
duced under the name of the Guernsey.
it was introduced by the Princess Of
Wales and fits the figure TO perfection,
1t is made OF silk tissue, has no seams, is
laced at the back and moulds the bust
and hips without wrinkle.
The Queen Anne fashion of trimming
merino with figured cotton is carried out
in morning and house dresses, by borders
of rich figured cretOnne stripes, usually
seen only on curtains, with veinings and
standings hand embroidered in silk. The
bands are very handsome.
!; FEATHERS are more than ever in le
mand. Both dyers and curriers' diversity
!. plumes TO the utmost; some OF the Ia9S
novelties are shaded in blue on one 'luo
of the stem, and in red, yellow, or 'Gilio
J strangely contrasting hue Oh the oIhei.
Occasionally, the upper fIamen's are Ii
a curly bunch, leaving the lower one'
) spread plain.
The long ulsters worn by LADIES eafI1
in the season for travelling are now l'eu
on all save very dressy occasions. Msugg
in light cloths and handsomely decoraeu
with buttons, they serve for elegant coz coz
tunes with a short dark skirt OF Six
They reach nearly to the anklea, arc