The Red Cloud chief., 1884-05-23
Fashion Notes.
Many of the new Moliere w~aistcoafs
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Many of the new Moliere waistcoat
ara belted.
Black dresses of every description
will rage IN the fashionable world. ant
in tine contrast will be seen very elabO
rate white toilets, these equally Ia mode
The Louis XIV. and Louis AVI. style:
will this summer rank high among the
varied modes. These have sharply
pointed bodices and separate trains
mostly lined with satin of q paler shade
The paniers are of moderate size. and
the bodices. if low, are oval in shape
ground the shoulders. Where the high
standing fraise of silk. satin. or velvet
is worn the bodice is cut squsre, and
the pointed ends of the fraise hasten al
each side Of the opening.
The dressy spring visites and peler
ines are Enthusiastically small-hardly
more than fichuS when kno.ted in front,
and only half draping the shoulders.
There are women who feel fully
dressed for out doors until the costume
IS completed by at least one Of these
diminutive tOy-wrarS; while others. es-
pecially those possessed of fine figures,
arc always ready TO take possession OF
the fashion which allows them upon thu
promenade minus any wrap whatever.
These small capes when worn are made
Of the richest fabrics, slch as beaded
grenadine. velvet brocaded gauze, ORR
entail brooches, and embroidery executed
On silk canvas netting. The fact. how
ever. that so little fabric is required is
last making these al first uncommon
wraps SD general of yes rs soOn to rem
der them pdsSe.
A new and exceedingly graceful jer
sey toilet for evening Near has ap-
peared. which is becoming only to the
''dlvinely tall women who have perfect
figures. The sleeves are glove-iittiHg.
and have no seams visible. The robe
itself molds the form to Perfection. \
lovely model of this description. and
made by Redfern. is OF an exquisite
shade of sheeny golden fawn-coiored
ottoman silk, rare Of quality and color.
inc. The heavy sweeping lines of the
train are unbrokcn and t~nadorned, but
the waist and half-lOng sleeves are
trimmed with wide ruiiieS of ducheSSe
lace. A sim lar toilet is composed of
nuns gray satin brOcade with silver
flowers. with blouse pastron. panels,
and sleeve garniture of violet plush.
A handsome style of elaborate morn
n dress, designed by W<rth for water
ing place wear, is a robe in princesse
form made of gray satin foulard bro
raded with pale pink a~zaleas of natural
size. The bodice opens in front over 3
full waistcoat made wholly OF white lace
and fastened with tiny pearl buttons.
Tne sleeves are high aud full ON the
shoulders. and the front If the skirt aud
foot of the long train are covered with
a mass of wide cream lace rufIleS caught
up with miles of pink satin ribbon. An
other robe designed by tie famous artist
is composed of pale pink summer satin
shot with gold. and brocided with clus-
tiers of dark red hedge roses with golden
hearts. The front of the dress is made
Of plain pink surah trimmed with ruff
iles of dark red Spanish lace, with the
pattern outlined with gold threads.
The sleeves are half long, and the pink
brocade collar is lined with dark red
velvet.
There seems to be no limit to the
variety of French sateens with their ex-
guisite colorings, artistic combinations,
and Satin-like surfaces. MANY of the
latest productions are quite adapted to
replace foulard or surah, they are, in
deed. often combined with farue, taft
feias. satin sublime. and other silky
fabrics. in the construction OF a dressy
costume. Over lace-ilOunced skirts,
mounted ON silk. or plain sateen. and
used as %pOlOnaises %prOfusely trimmed
with laceS and ribbons, they rank among
the Irettiest dresses for the coming sum
mer.
Almost all corsages designed for sum-
mer use are cut open in the neck for in
door or outdoor toilets. In the latter
case, however. the open space is COW
cred by an embroidered chemisette, q
plated or blouse plastron. or a jabot-
vest or waistcoat OF some sort. Where
lace or very sheer embroidered fabrics
are used. they are always placed Over
some nOn-transparent material. as the
contrary would be wholly bad taste.
even at Saratoga, where last season
much latitude was given in the wear OF
bodiceS there considered suitable for
use. For indoor wear this
season are prepared some very charm
ing cnrsageS of fancy lace. brOcaded
grenadine, and white and black nets in
Spanish Escurial. rose point, and other
handsome designs. These are cut with
high necks and half-long sleeves over q
second waist of silk. low in the neck. !
with a fall of lace from the shoulder to
resemble a very short undersleeve--M