The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-19
FOR THE LADIES.
The Prevailing Styles in Dress and
Ornaments this Winter.
THE FASHIONABLE WORLD.


The present season, in most of its fea-
lures, is one of economy and simple ele-
gance. There is little that IS really new
this season.
The greatest folly of the season, confin-
ed fortunately to the few ultra fashiona-
bles, is the revival of old low necked and
short sleeved dresses. which are by no
means confined to the drawing room, and
which are exceedingly prolific in inducing
chest and throat troubles while approach
ing the last verge of decency. A modest
Hzeman nltlst have. to educate herself
downward good way from her moral
standard, before she can appear in society
in cnstume which might better be term
ed undressed than full dress"
For day dresses and full suits there is a
general disposition TO wear the plain,
dark, serviceable and ladylike pattern; in
Paris, the predominant trait in evening
dress is white-cream, ivory, blue, etc.
The demand for velvets. so becoming to
| all forms and compilations, is still abated
The thin faced. linen back German velvet
| soon wears shabby; thick-pile soft vel
veteen for $3.50 yard is in better taste
| ly made its appearance, known as the
''El@ron fine twill velvet" 1t has the
true velvet finish, is not easily injured,
and is excellent for fur trimmed polonaises
| jackets and suits.
WINTER WRAPS AND BoNNETs.
The finest carriage wraps are made Of
rish brocad ID silk or velvet, with lining
of wadded surah, and border of feathers
chenille or lace. Very little real lace is
used, the limitations of thread and the
Spanish guipures being sufficiently hand
some. The chenille trimmings are beauti-
full and becoming, but too frail to recon-
mend themselves to economical people
Plain plush is more employed than the
stamped kind; but the richer looking vel
vet is taking the place of plush generally
the latter being relegated to upholsterins
purposes.
The most stylish winter cloak is made
in the long, pelisse style, with two large
box plaits in the back for fullness. anC
dolman sleeves closely fitted in the bach
and on the shoulders The handsome
brocades are usually trimmed with chenilt
and may be lined with quilted surah OF
plush. Probably the most comforta bl,
and durable wrap for the season is the flu
lined Russian circular of heavy ribbed
silk, having full heightened under YES
and box plaits in the back.
Cloth cloaks are generally long, close
fitting coats, with collar and cuffs of flu
or astrakan cloth.
The winter bonnet is usually solid an(
sensible one, though not an exaggerated
fact. For the street il is of velvet or felt
trimmed with velvet and feathers; TO
afternoon visiting it is more dressy, bu
usually dark and made to match the cos
tune. Velvet costumes, with bonnets Il
match, are very becomming and the mos
} distinguished style of the season. Bon
nets are not worn with low cut evening
toilettes. even in opera boxes.
CHILDREN's WINTER WEAR.
Children are now comfortably ant
warmly clad. Their dresses are still
mostly in the English style, the wais
being generally in blouse form, very loos'
{ and very long. A pretty costume for
little boy from four to six years of age i
loose blouse Of dark blue or brown vel
veteen, gathered about the waist with
silk cord fastened with ends and tassel
at the side. Deep collar and cuffs, withou
any trimmings; large dark pearl button
down the front. Short plain loose trous-
) ers of the same velveteen, with button
/ at the side, red stockings and kid boots
: Full cambria ruffies round neck ant
waist
For little girl of the same age: Loos,
: frock of dark blue cashmere, with gaug
lngs down the front and blue velvet ribbon
passed in and out at the place now locke
upon as the waist, and tied into bow o
many loops at the side. Beyond this th,
S cashmere forms sort of founce, whicl
r falls over another plated fiounce of plaI,
S material, completing the skirt. Collar AM
: cuffs of the plaid material, edged witt
narrow velvet.
i Girls from seven to ten years old wea
, dresses made with the blouse bodice
gagged in front and at the back, and mad
| with plain shoulder piece; the waist
: not quite so long as the frocks of younge
children; it is marked by sash tied in