Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-21
THE FASHIONS.
some Notes Of Interest for Our Fail

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, a brilliant Shade of plum color and
another of rich dark blue have taken The
place OF strawberry and terra-colta In popu-
lari!y.
Coffee. colored lace, brought into favor by
the Princess Of Wales, who wore it recently
upon dress Of ivory-white satin,
is seen upon the latest imported evening
dresses OF cream-whitc satin and pe arl-white
brocadc.
Dresses OF either silk or satin are growing
beautifully less in numbers upon the prom.
enade, and III their place are seen the more
appropriate and sensible costumes of serge,
cheviot, tweed, cashmere and cloth-the
tabernacle suits forming by far the leading
styles.
1t is almost impossible 10 distinguish the
new velveteen from real velvet, 81 silky is
us surface and 50 soft and even its face.
Inc dark colOrs Of this material are very
handsome, and they make both stylish
and wear-dcfying walking skirts, the
new brad, it is claimed, being proof
fade.
Very long gauntleted gloves of Suede and
| wash leather will be worn this autumn for
driving, shopping, and with walking cos
tunes. The handsomest arc not of the lately
fashionable pale yellow or tan shades, but
come in dark green, bronze, brown, olive,
ana other quiet colors slightly stitched with
pale gold silk, and having the gauntlets lined
with the same delicate tint
Scarfs Of velvet and satin, charmingly
twisted into grace and shape over iaunty
little toquc frames by artistic French
fingers, are sent to America, this autumn as
one OF the leading models Tor travelling use,
| and also to be worn en- suite with rich cos
tunes OF satin and velvet brocade Short,
fluffy ostrich tips and expensive iewelled
ornaments in the shape Of daggers, pms aud
buckles are the olly trimmings used upon
these toques.
| Dark velvet bodices, which are so fashion,
ably worn just now over skirts Of yelling,
silks and other fabrics, may be much height
encd in effect for drtssy occasions by having
| the basque edge cut in blocks, falling over a
lace ruilic set underneath. The trimmings
OF the sleeves and square neck are arranged
to match. For evening wear, the sleeves
are somewhat of transparent silk net or lace,
god lace being used where u gold-COlOred
cpauish-lace ruillc is SIT underneath the
basque.
For little girls wear at the seaside or in
the country arc sold pretty little BIbet jack
cts, jackets of dark red velvet or colh,
braided with gold, to slip on over light
crosses when the days are cool. There are
alsJ tiny shoulder capes of Cardinal serge or
cashmere, embroidered in narrow vine pat
terms in deeper shade OF silk, and lined to
to match. Wide satin ribbon-sliings iasen
the Grape, and Tn suite are coqueltish little
Moorish caps of cardinal toibe perched upon
the head, little back, to show the English
bang falling over the forehead.
OGe of the features Of dress trimmings
this autumn is the cutting of the edges
skirts, TUNES and polonaises into tnriets,
Nandykes and scallops-a fashion SO popular
last season in lighter facract Tweed dresses
are made in tn manner with good success,
the blocks or points being lined with silk and
turned back sometimes to show bright
killing underneath. Some of the blocks are
quite broad, and not only trim the foot of
the skirt and tunic, but are set in full
double rows around the edge of the long
pointed bodice in regular Elizabethal
lslye.
Morning wrappers for cool weather wear
| are maie this TALL of soft Quaker gray or
golden fawn-colofed French flannel COM
bncd with fine serge of a deep crimson
shade and also a dark laurel green cloth.
trimmed with ppings Of rose color or carci-
nal satin, with innumerable bows aud ends of
ribbon % match scattered all over the dress.
More dressy models are shown formed Of
finest French cashmere in nov, ei5htiul
shades, richly embroidered in Russian,
Grecan and floral designs These are
usually made up in Vatican style, the effect
being very beautiful, as the embroidery runs
down the whole length of the Wateau
pleat in the back, and, with the floral
patterns, the leaves and flowers are en-
broldered in their natural HUGS. Tie Vatican
J style of dress, however, whether for morn
, ing dress, evening toilet or worn daiingly
upon the street, is always a failure upon any
except Il stately woman.
\ very elegant imported mantle exhibited
up town among several other handsome
models is called the Worth paletot. Tie
back is close fitting, ana large satin sash is
set just below the narrow curve At the waist.
The fronts are loose and the garment is lined
with dark red morvielleuy. The upper poi
ton of the wrap is covered with small
cape. The material of which this paletot is
composed is Of heavy black Slciliennc, and
the trimming consists of a magnificent
pattern of real Spanish lace headed BY let
beaded-applique work in floral pl,terrs The
tiny cape is nearly covered by This rich gar
niture The malinale, among simpler models,
is a light-tltting sem-lung palelot of cheviot
in check pattern Of Indlstiuct llors with
all the outlines bound with very daik red
braid. There are a double rundown collar
and double cuffs. The buttons are OF dark
pearl trimmed with red-a pretty and useful
garment LOT morning Whhs ana cNcuTslbnS
in the country.
, Many of the dark wooller dresses prepared
for the present season are enlivcuud by Louis
XIV. waistconts, either real or simulated,
made Of velvet, serge or silk. W hite silk
wastcoats with dark blue cloth cosum, ; are
seen, with rundown collars and lapcls like
gentleman's coat. They are hutton,d down
in front, and the great consideration is the
buttons, which must be costly aud in har-
mony with the color of the dress fabric If
of tweed, in heather mixtures enamel
/ buttons are used, lulad with different colors,
red p:edominating. Very stylish locking
promenade costumes, made OF olive green
and dark myrtle green, crossed with hair
liues of old gold or cardinal, have waist
coats OF dark green velvet or royal cardinal
serge, fastened with small gold buttons aud
trimmed with gold lrading in arabesque
designs. a young lady of this city, lately
arrived from trip abroad, wore upon re-
cent occasion waking dress made of
Pingat. The material was of soft gray ladies'
cotn. The skirt was Killed and the deep
getaway jacket fitted like sheath. The
overdress had a long and full apron front,
and was much Graped in the back. Under
meath the oren jacket was worn very
clsst-tlting waistcoat Of dark red cloth, with
wide flaps covering the pockets al the side.
The petite lady In her snug costume
reminded one of n trim little robin redbreast.