Sharp County record., 1885-04-23
FASHION POINTS.
Some of the Novelties which VIII DC
Worn in Spring and summer
ticIe

Some of the Novelties which VIII DO
Worn in Spring and summer.
A Jacket called the reversible
Jacket Is so arranged that it can be
in one color, or by turning the reverse
present a contrasting color, and thus
convert it into an entirely different
looking garment The conirivance is
very ingenious, and to those who like
variety in their costumes this reversible
Jacket will be invaluable.
A dolman ulster in cheviot and velvet
is most useful wrap at this season, for
it presents a dressy appearance and Is
at the same time q serviceable cover
ING,
A most stylish carriage mantle, un-
common both as to cut and coIOring, Is
of shot woollen or marcassin cloth,
killed its entire length. The over fronts
and sleeves are in puce cOlored yelve',
bordered with bear fur, the lining OF
strawberry silk. To a tall figure this
proves most becoming,
An indoor costume of shot satin is
ornamented with rich appliques of eX-
ouisite coloring. The wastcoat, bodice
and draperies at the back are all grace
fully arranged, mOlding the figure, yet
without stiffness.
A dress made for recent reception
is of white satin covered with tulle, on
which are sewn innumerable spanglcS
of sparkling steel This tulle is draped
in the most delicious way over the whole
front of the skirt, which is edged with
shell-like ruching of pinked-out white
silk. The sides of the skirt are made
of long folds of white satin arranged
perpendicularly.
These folds are held in post on at
intervals by bees and butterflies of fine
cut steel, which sparkle like diamonds
under artificial light. A long satin
scarf falls downward upon the skirt,
and is caught up again to the waist.
Where it is turned upward at the
knee q group Of white ostrich feathers
is placed, with n few s.eel tipped mara
bouts among them. The train is OF
cream colored brocade, edged with the
futfiest possible ruching OF soft white
tulle, the folds of which are held down
here and there by steel bees and butter
flies, and occasional clusters of triple
feathers further heighten its softness OF
effect. 1t is liked whipped cream or
airily heaped white of egg after hard
discipline of the frothing-up process.
As rule donkeys are not considered
to be ornamental animals, and yet the
greatest Partisan craze points to the
apotheosis of the ass Donkey skin has
become the favored material for adorn-
inc ladies costumes, and prominent
portions of the beast are worn in vari-
Gus ways. One young lady has gone
SO far as to have huge clasp male of
the fronts of two donkeys' faces to
fasten up her skirt.
A recent wedding outfit presents
some excellent features. The brides
maids dresses are original. The petit
coats are red velvet with quite mar
row killing at their edge over this IS
delicate tone of biscuit cashmere, in the
form of a long tunic arranged in a
unique style with a series of broad knife
plaits from the top, so that they spread
out in fan fashion from the front of the
waist; round this tunic is a band OF
cold and silver lace, The bodices are
OF the Jacket form, with cuffs of the red
velvet and plastroms of lisse and velvet.
Among the brides evening dresses is
pale PINK plush skirt, with an upper
one of blue broche, equally light in
tone; it is made with baby bodice. A
dressing gown was made in blue cash
mere trimmed with cream. 1t had a
new sort of Watteau plat, viz: plated
at the neck. but below the waist it
formed puff, and was invisibly gath
cred, so adding to the fullness OF the
skirt.
Some embroideries are worth noting.
They are used principally for the front
of dresses. For example, black satin
ground, with large poppies worked in
line silk. and so true to nature they
seem to be painted rather than worked,
the leaves exquisitely shaded. A white
satin ground had large arums upon it
in pearls and chenille. Another kind is
in olive green tulle over satin OF the
same shade, worked in chenille OF a
self tone.-N T. Herald.
Newroarkets.