The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-10-31
FASHION GOSSIP.


Much mt leather is employed thisfall for ladies'
shoes.
stripes have by no means disappeared from chill
drcn's costumes.
There is tendency to increased length In trains ac-
companying evening dresses.
Red, brown, and gcndarme-biue satin pettlcoats
have appeared for fail and winter wearing.
The most fashionable low shoe for the house Us so
very low that II would appear difficult TO keep II upon
the foot.
Stockings are now OF greater consequence, perhaps
In adys toilet than they have been since they were
Invented.
The fancy for red is displayed this In coaks
made Of hnc scarlet cloth aud trimmed with new
braid called vcrmicelll.
Largo sleeves form the conspicuous feature OF the
new ccaks this season, fur-rimmed garments taking
precedence In that respect.
Street costumes now generally made up with
warm Innings, so that supplementary wrap may 10
dispensed with as long ms possible.
very elegant trimming for black satin, SILK. or
velvet consists Of butterflies with outspread wings
made Of satin and velvet either scarlet or black, with
tho bodies, heads, and ''fcelers'' In gold braid.
The striped corduroy vcscts can now he bought for
dollar yard, and although being all cotton they
get shabby, their low price admits of thcir being
given away after brief wearing
Many ladies' have taken fancy for knitting sk
stockings in artistic designs Christmas and BIRTH
day gifts FOR gentlemen the matefln alone costing
more than the stockings as sold In the shops.
The charming fashion OF the breakfast cap Is one
that young may well adhere to, on the prin-
cpc that the freshness Of youth is never more appa
reii titan when II masqucrades In the garb of age
The Ingenuity displayed In all the rrlnccsse dresses
now worn by children Is remarkable ahording as II
does fresh combinations Of shape and suggesting the
| use OF an unlimited variety Of fabric and coiof.
| Ordinary petticoats for walking arc made little
otr l,o ttplpx
little sulncss being supplied Just above tho hem.
Gored sides and fronts remain In and the width
Of the skirt at the hcm Is from two and half to three
yards.
Very elegant importatons Of Chinese lanterns have
figures OF nne finish and rich color upon their glass
and are adorned with silk tasse's. II Is quite the
thing to have one Of these costly lanterns suspended
by chains of metal from hook In the ceiling of a
sleeping room, and place in It small night lamp led
| with perfumed oil.
The reintroducton OF the centre-ottoman Is one ol
the most graceful and elegant Of late improvements
especially where tho size OF the room win admit pf
large central support as, for exampea circnlar deco
ration surrounding howet stand, to he placed In th'
middle OF the ottoman, and thus atofding supper
| to those seated upon 1t.
The creeping or playing rug is nice article for I
nursery floor In winter the bright coors employed ant
the Illustrations interesting the nursery population
The material generally used Is heavy gray woo
cloth which comes In ample width. The lining j
COARSE strong bedtlckng. and tho finish is borle
and fringe of upholstery jute
The snowy table, scarfs and piano drapciies. whlc
nrstappeared Of moderate length ending at some d
tance the floor, replaced by scars Of suc
ample dimensions that the end trails upon tho carpet
The fashion ITSELF meantime. has SO much incrcase
that furniture upon which picturesque drapings ma
! be placed Is much sought after.
The Hour calls for modification OF what 1t sup
poses to be the social code, which forbids wonia
going TO q theatre without man. Our E. G.. has nc
been very oeervan for this and several seasons pas
It could have found two three ladies' Of the bighet
responsibility together at the opera and leading thea
tres without male escort. or course lady does nt
20 alone is 1t desirable for her to do but tw
or three ladies' protect each other completely as
) army with banners. .-Evening Natl.