The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1882-11-15
Fashion Notes,

The longer tne.Deak OIL tne Dlru the
more fashionable the bonnet.
Long floating Topped bows of ribbon
are worn on the left shoulder.
Mahogany red in various shades ap-
pears in all kinds of fall goods.
Lace of every description appears
on new costumes, in neck lingerie and
on fine underwear.
The basque to be in good form must
define the figure TO perfection, but
should not be tight.
Cloaks of plush, brocade and velvet
are more frequently lined with satin OF
plush than with fur.
Capote bonnets are made longer and
more pointed in the brim in front and
shorter in the back.
White wooden stuffs, veilings, Chudda
cloths and foule goods will he used for
winter festival dresses.
The blouse waistcoat in satin surah
appears on many stylish suits of velvet
tlllu llNoll loI llpolS AoAho
Trained dresses for evening wear are
coming back to favor, Judging from
the unusual number in this style eX-
hibited by leading importers.
Ultra-fashionable ladies cover their
pet lap-dogs with tiny blankets made
of a bit of the dress goods of which
their own costumes are made.
Bcwitching little gowns for two
ycar-old girls are made of soft white
wool, crocheted very closelyin loops in
the stitch known as the DriOche, and
aftcrward cut, leaving q soft and
smooth surface. The collar and deep
cuffs are made of white plush.
In brocaded satins, vclvcts and silks
the figures this season are monstrously
large in siZe-dahlias, sunllowers, full
blown roses, passion flowers and vines,
and the like, all being reproduced in
their natural hues and dimensions,
These fabrics are designed exclusively
for the use Of portly DANES and
dowagcrs, and never for little women,
who would look like lost babes in the
woods envelopcd in labyrinth of huge
buds. blossoms and spreading foliage,
two of these floral monStrosities being
almost enough to cover their dainty
and delicate backs.
\ very beautiful wedding dress of
white Ottoman silk is decorated with
long sprays of white snowdrops and
orange blossoms, which begin at the
shoulders, curve over the chest and
meet ut the waist, curving over the
hips from thence in panier style and
falling in long trailing garlands over
the long court train. The petticoat in
front is covered with exquisite pearl
embroidery, with here and there leaves
in mother-o'-pearl. The high white
silk collar is covered with Il similar
embroidery, and the dainty little silk
sandals accompanying the dress are
also embroidered to match.
AS to general outlines in the world
of fashion, the couture is still arranged
in severe sim"lir;tv, close to the head,
and with i.J ..,.,e switches where
there is even a passablc amount
of ones natural trcsscS. The
shoulders are high and square, the
bodice is cut round, pointed or in long
hasqucs, us M likes hest, and very
often is open below the throat a la
%pompadour, with a chclnisctte russo
set underneath and not low in the
neck all around, even with full dress
toilets. Waists, sleeves and shoes are
intentionally tight if the wcarer will
allow it. The most fashionable shoes,
spite of the protcStations Of the doc
tors and the teachings of the boot
makers, have the heels little and high
and the toes pointed. Skirts to dresses
are either perfectly plain, with atreble-
plated ruche around the bottom or
are loaded down with voluminous
poufs, plaits;s kits or chicorie trim
mings in a variety of styles. Colors
are unusually brilliant, and the widest
caprice is noticeable in the manner in
which these gay hues are combined
both in dress and millinery.