Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-09
FASHION WRINKLES.
WINTER FAsHIoSs-ExTT SATIN LACE TRIM
MINGs-EMBROIDERY. ETC.
FURs are fashionable to-day.

AHE tiny DTd-S buttons seen on Cl0tl costumes
are called "gTelOts'
SILVER or gold mediayal clasps are worn with
belts of moire ribbon.
SMALL silk POmpOns sometimes take the place
OF rosettes on low slippers
Fur and fur trimmings are very abundant in
fashions just now at home and abroad.
SMALL satin aprons lece-trimmed and hand
painted. are worn at afternoon teas
IT II announced that light shade of cadet
blue reOices in tie name of ''smelt."
GEONETRICAL designs predominant on wooden
dress goods; arithnetical ones on the bills.
DEEP mauve shade. that seems tinged with
glowing red, is called 'PTpTae de Monsieur"
LOVELY white silk Jerseys are worn by brides
maids over full petticoats of MORE, silk or
velvet.
The crab is favOrite bonnet ornament. And
the bOnnets like the crabs. are moving back
ward
GRAY satin slippers, with very high heels and
hnely-cut steel buckles, are liked for bOudoir
wear.
DRESSES of the vivid blaze" the burning
Zee" aud the glowing coal, are all the rage in
Europe.
BUNCHED DRArERIEs have come IN. They are
the principal features of the most fashionable
dresses
INITIALS embroidered on napery are padded
with heavy cord, SO that they stand out in strong
relief
Books bound in white vellum have leaves with
broad margins that are a delight TO the heart of
the DioliOphile
The newest porte-bonheur is tiny hunchback
In silver. 1t makes one think of the hunckback
OF NOtTe Dame.
BLACK silk stockings are considered the most
desirable for home wear, with low slippers of
black satin or fine kid
FRENCH gray and real CRIMSON form a cOmbn-
alton becoming To most women, except those
with the Titan red hair.
FASHIONABLE bracelets are exact fac-similes of
handouts. and may he either gold or silver and
worn above or below the elbow.
THE queer yellow known as mustard" is still
favored by brunettes who doubtless consider it
seasona5ie all the year round.
Lines handkerchets of deep red, with a
narrow hcmstitched edge. are ed when stuck
In bodice of teTra-cJtta costume.
SSO0rH-FTTING basgues of velvet in the vari-
Ous @renat ana terra-cotta shades are worn over
black, brown or green skirts of any desired ma
teTial.
NOTwTHSTANDING the numerous efforts to
effect change. the hair Is considered most
Iashioaaby arranged when it is low on the neck
AMI brow.
FASHIONABLE mourning paper is of dull gray,
with a black border, and displays the day of the
week IN heavy black letters on the upper right
hand corner.
An exquisite fan is of white ivory. neither
carved nor painted. the clear wilderness being
sufficiently beautiful to dispense with any added
attraction.
VERY rich skirt of black silk is flounced to
the waist with the same material each flOunce
being overland with one of Spanish lace of the
same depth.
LEATHER bands about an inch wide are seen
on Alpine hats, in the same position "a that oc-
cupied by the silk cord. Their only beauty is
their durability.
IN Buying mOusquetaire gloves it will be
found EreateSt economy to get good makes: for
Inferior Kid tears just at the wrist, where one
wants it to lock its best
II referring 70 a cloth costume it would be
Dreadful for its wearPr or indeed any one else
TO say it has French grace" Dear, no. it
must nave English tone"
PL1SsES have been worn for such a long time
that it cannot be thought strange or amiss if
one now tries to find substitute for them.
New arrangements have been tried for house and
promenade costumes: instead of letting the plaits
lie fat they are rounded and stand out not I'M
like pipes.
THERE ARE many figures and -personages
which show off much better to advantage the
simpler and palmer their costume Others can
wear quantities of lace. flowers beads or SNOWY
ornaments. and yet not appear Overdressed; on
the contrary. 1t Is les chifons' which so often
lend the wearer the requisite setting Off.
MARROW BRAID EMBROIDERY is not to every
body's nking;many prefer quiet more solid look
Ing trimming. 1t should consist of narrow braid
2ai inches wide sewn on plainly close together
but slightly waved. The coarse kind of anou-
lar cord which goes round the waist ending in
front In long ends andt large tassels lends the
Costume an exceedingly original effect
til,
the height of elegance and luxury has of late
years become SO general for dresses and trim
ming that it has lost great deal of its gentiIity
In spite of the many things in it's favor. its rich
enect and dlstinque looks the lady of fashion
prefers the handsome, solid looking faille
TIE prediction for lace trimming of the
Same color as the dress. has led to attempts be-
Ing made to use colOred lace for the neck and
Sleeves of dresses instead of white or pale vel
low ruche- III care is taken i'm the selection of
color. the singular effect adds an undeniable
Charm to the toilette, only the monotonv should
be broken ey adopting suitable jewelry.
The large hat shapes covered with velvet are
not less becoming than the soft felt and vel
Veteen hats OF late years, especially with pretty
trimming. The high crown and inside of the
Din Is covered with velvet and Ornamented
VITA triangular shaped bead embroidery: in
combination with the grelots all rouud the hat
1t has an exceedingly pretty effect a LONG
white ostrich feather with a black tuft of a her
On's plume In the middle finishes OF this very
original hat trimming.
RIBBON above ail Things belongs to the novel;
ties requisite for the regularly returning winter;
on account Of its often being exclusively used
for trimming hats, new. handsome and lovely
ribbons are continually making their appear
ance, perhaps In the hopes that they NAV gain
favor as cravats again. There Is a very hand
some ribbon called ''Ottomane" which, on ac-
count OF Its softness and gloss is especially
suitable for capOte strings; not so suitable for
TINS purpose, though very pretty for bows at the
neck. is lovely plush ribbon;" the plush is
woven on to light silk ground in a kind of
Hedged-shaped pattern.
The Star Reuters Desperate.
From the New York Times.