Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03
FASHION WRINKLES,

Knee.
saGGISd PUFFs are coming in on imported
toilets.
RED SILK PoxPoNs on gray and dark are
fashionable
CANARY CoLoRED MORE is just the thing for
brunettes
OPERA CLoAKs are made long enough to en-
velop the whole person.
WHITE BONNETs are worn in New York, at
the opera ana Patti concerts.
QUAINT and tiny Queen Nab poke bonnets of
white push or beaver are worn by little girls.
some ELEGANT Costumes are seen on the
Pennsylvania avenue promenade these bright
days.
FULL evening dresses are made with close
fitting basques, flowing trains and petticoat
fronts.
SPANISH BONNETs of white plush, trimmed
with cascades of peari-beaded lace and wreatbs
OF Wiiite-sk POD,p0aS. are lovely for blondes
1oU can buy Just as good goods. at lust as
low prices in Washington as YOU can in New
York Tie compiler of this article has demon
strated that fact.
IAWNY, yellow-colored Danish gloves
reaching far above the elbows are worn with
elegant evening dresses of the most delicate de-
scrlption, especially those of white and cream
color.
BEAUTIFUL BONNET. imported by an
street house in this city, is made of dark moss
green brOcaded plush with feathers to match,
and a delicate net work Of gold lace encrclin.
the brim inside 1t matches a suit
For full evening dress floral necklaces of
white star blossoms, tinted pcOtees trailing ar
butus devoid of foliage lilies of the valley, or
crystaiiized snOwdrOrs. will encircle the dainty
throatS Of society bellies who wear botiices cut
semi-lGw.
THERE is ftnore for stripes. and some of the
latest varieties present as many varied hues as
Iris herself. These goods look exceedingly
dashy by themselves. but combined with self
coiered fabrics the effect is neither vulgar nor
lnharmOniouS.
SOLID colored stockings of very dark shades
are preferred to the striped hosiery for winter
The ribbed merinOs are in greater demand than
the plain. being warmer More women wear
neavy hosiery now than formerly, having learned
that warm feet are more conducive to health
than cold Ones and that beauty is not the
usual accompaniment of the insufficientiy clad.
MILLINERY this season does not depend very
largely upon floral garnture. but there is an in
creasing demand for feather adOrnments of every
Kind. both for bonnets. hats. and also for muffs
and dress trimmings Many Of these birds and
feathers are very expensive. being brought from
foreign climes. and showing rich and striking
effects of color unknown to the sOngsters of our
own American forests and groves.
VERY elegant costume was worn at the
opera, last night Dy young Washington lady,
which attracted much attention. The skirt
was seal brown plush. the folds of the killed
Hounce being lined with antique gold satin.
Around the throat was Van DYKE collar of
point lace, and cuffs to match were over the
coat sleeves with close fit. The hat was
plush and trimmed with sweeping plumes.
BEAUTIFUL reception bonnet shown by an
uptown importer in New York. is i'm the Char
is aHn of I,rlr
green brOcaded plush. with wreath of golden
oats enciiclng the crown. Inside. the bonnet
Is faced with pale gOld-colored satin sublime,
veiied with delicate network Ofemerald, gold,
and ruby beads The broad strings are of the
dark-green plush lined with gold-colored sat
ine
FRA1zEs of wide black Venetian laces having
the designs outlined with small gold beads,
are worn with toilets of black satin. Some
times an adjustable tablier is made of the same
lace. which can be worn over the satin costume
where a very dressy toilet is required This
tabiier Is cut something after the style Of the
Marguerite pinafore. and is covered with gath
cred RULES OF the lace also frightened by gold
beads.
MAGNIFICENT white dresses of all kinds will
be the rage in the fashionable world this winter
In New York. Cream. ivory and snowdrop
being generally preferred to the less becoming
dead white or blush tints. Of white dress
fabrics there are a most elegant and almost end
less variety White brocades satins. pushes,
plain and embossed vevets, cashmere drap
detes, riyogne nuns yelling, English Grape
tuile. and French null being equally fashionable.
IT Is Now en- re9e to order shoes or slippers
and stockings with each handsome dress or cos
tune, and many shoes are constructed of the
dresS materials. while still others are dainty
fabrications of complemental velvets. satins or
SILKS, with furnishings of embroidery and laces
Most lovely boots of satin are entirely covered
duchess ppiDt no aal
"a the glossy uppers Damask, embossed and
embroidered goods are used but when the
figure in the material of the costume is too
large another style with smaller figures may be
used.
THE MATERIALS most in demand are soft fin
ished wooden stuffs. such as cashmeres and
camels hair cloths. in self colors. plads or
stripes Figured materials are by no means
gwen up Every style of tissue velvet satin.
plush and gros grains is seen in every variety of
pattern-brocaded. damasse shaded striped.
piaded. shot or watered. Roman and Algerian
stripes in vivid colOrs are employed for trim
innings and effective appliances of solid costumes
Piaided and striped materials are used i'm the
same way. forming the collar, facngs and cuffs
Of plain wooden costumes.
THE ExqUIsTr. TOuETTEs of this season are
perfect in each most minute detail and quite as
much consideration ia given to the tasteful, So
iectioh of shoes and stockings as to the NATE
rial OF the dress and the jewels to accompany it.
very serious attempt has, however. been made
BY European and American artists to introduce
healthiul and comfortable shoes and to their
credit he il said, our leaders OF style have gen
orally accepted such Innovations hence the
boots and shoes intended for outdoor wear
travelling. walking riding or skating which are
made upon hygienic principles are worthy of
earnest recommendation.
WITH INCREASING COID furs are i'm great re-
quest. not only for outdoor garments. but also
for dress trimmings. 1t is very fashionable TO
put wide band of fur at the edge of the now
popular Patricia polOnaise. the same being
Carried around the throat and wrists: and very
handsome it looks Most of our merchants sell
these strips OF fur by the yard, the price being
small compared with other popular but less
effective %arnitures. IL is not nj all necessary
TO purchase real fur for the purpose of deco
rating dresses. as there are some very excel
lent low priced limitations which will keen in
excellent condition for two or three seasons
AFrER MANY EFFORTS, MORE antique. as an
element in the composition of rich dresses
seems to have obtained a new vogue. It is