Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-08
Worldly Wisdom !
As Expressed In New Adornments and
Outer Habiliments for the
Feminine Form Divine.
An Entertaining Essay on Fashions
Follies as they Present Themselves
For the Winter Season.
THE COSTUMES WORN BY THE ADORABLE
PATTI, CREAMY SATIN, ELBOW SLEEVES
AND DIAMOND BRACELETS.

1t matters little if your costume be at
fault. provided you have fur lined
| cloak, since faults are covered by an
expanse that reaches within two or
three inches of the lower edge. That
expanse too is graceful in in contour:
enveloping the person without bulki-
ness; easy to put on, comfortable be-
cause warm. Equipped in one of these
cloaks, you defy not only the outer air
but the utmost acumen of the feminine
gaze. for even that gaze must rest con-
tented by the rich attractions of Sicilin-
ne, brocade or satin. OF course there
are minor differences among these cloaks
some being handsomer than others; but
none are more attractive in shape than
the Grosvener pelisse which has plait-
ings set in the lower part of the back
seam and graduated plating that form
the sleeves.
Then come the family of redingotes
and equal to a Scotchman's clan they
are. Made of the various mixed cloths
they have tribe-like resemblance, but
vary in lesser points. Since some are
dark, other light etc. They too envel-
ope the figure but it is in more bust
ness like way. Last but not least, are
jackets of mixed cloth while near akin
are basques-the latter most generally
of rich material such as plush or velvet.
STREET COSTUMES.
The Granville is jaunty model for q
street jacket, double breasted, tight
fitting, and with the melissa overskirt
forms an excellent outfit. The over
skirt which would combine with almost
any corsage or walking skirt, is arrang-
ed with shawl pointed apron draped in
plaits at the left side and in shirrings on
the right. Another stylish street cos
tune is the Isotta. made with new plat
ed ruffles around the lower edge, gath
cred fiounces above, plain in front and
kilt plated at the sides and back. A
full draping hangs at the back and a
draped apron in front The basque is
double breasted and tight fitting. OF
course for street wear, an addition of
furs will soon be made. Large capes,
seal sacques, seal dolmans are all fash
ionable to say nothing of fur lined cir
culars and the fur lined cloaks mention
ed above. The most decided novelty
however, as | observe by Lord & Tay-
lor's catalogue. is a cuirass of seal or
beaver fur without sleeves while equally
new is plated hunters jacket of seal
or beaver with betting in at the waist.
These last are intended for youthful
bellies only.
ADELINA PATHS COSTUMES
have elbow sleeves. A white satin and
gauze toilette is throughout an intricate
mass of plaitings and shirrings made
with court train, all in one, heart shaped
neck and elbow sleeves. Gloves a pale
tan color, long and wrinkled, with dia-
mond earrings and pin. A second toll
cite is of creamy white satin richly en-
broidered on the front breadth with
flowers in natural colors, court train,
bodice pointed back and front. elbow
sleeves, square neck with garland of
leaves encircling and terminated by
large bouquet on left shoulder. Long
loose tan colored gloves with narrow
diamond bracelets and earrings. A blue
and white satin toilette is made baby
waist, shirred on front and sides with
court train and trimmings of crystal
passementerie. Elbow sleeves, long
loose tan colored gloves, various narrow
bracelets and pearl earrings.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS
Ladies here are already busy in prepar-
ing their Christmas presents. Stamped
designs on linen are very fashionable
for tides, table covers, ETC., and for
outlining. The Florence etching silk is
used because il does not split or fray,
is soft, even and every way desirable.
Quite an impetus too has of late been
given to knitting where favorite articles
are silken laces for baby blankets and
skirts as well also as mittens, wristers.
socks, stockings and long purses. The
latter are return as we know to old
ideas, but all are really because moth
ing is so fashionable now as something
antique. Made of the Florence knitting
silk, many of these handiworks are
beautiful. Lucy CARTER.