Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-14
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bOnua's COstumrs-Janunry Notes
Lace Draperics.

| Lace Draperieh.
Special oorrespondenceo Of Gazette and journal
New YoEK, Jan. G.-Young ladies are
now showing partiality for thin materials
such as China silk, crepe de chine, surah,
tulle, gauze, Grape grenadine or lace net.
either with applique or embroidered
hgures, or lace woven in graceful and
| seasonable patterns. Tulles are still COW
cred with chenille drops or dottings, but
are not so fashionable as those that show
headings of various kinds and sizes set in
many different ways. Some are simply
dotted by small sized gilt, silver or pearl
beads; others show beads in patterns, or
strung beads again may be festooned
fancifully. Other thin fabrics are simi-
larly bestrewn, and former remark can
be repeated, that beads can hardly this
season be misplaced. Tulleupon tulle how
ever is often worn in true ballet-girl style,
at least at the back, where ii hangs plainly,
but in front there are coquettish drapings
across and the like where the ornan.ented
tulle is used, the underslzirts Of course
being plnin. Extremely pretty bodices
of black velvet or colored sntin-for the
most part the latter-are fashionable with
these light skirts the low neck pointed
back and 'front.' the waist very sharp
back and front; very short sleeves ended
by tulle frill or puff combined with
ribbon. Tinsel may glitter on gauze or
other thin fabrics, while as a support. Is
frequently seen light quality silk worn as
underdl esses and showing through
Economical people sometimes take up
this idea, and by provision of several
cheap silk slips, with change of lace drap-
cry above, obtaining credit for 80 many
different outfits. From ideas obtained It
Lord d Taylor's costume department,
there is indeed quite run upon
LONG LACE DRAPNas.
Entire lace dresses hold sway, lace
hounces and edgings are seen to some ex-
tent, but the great desideratum is some
thing more on the order of material, and
thus are seen lace shawls and other large
lace garments brought out from domestic
obscurity and utilized in many adjoining
ways. Coveted are wide lace founcings
and there are short silk skirts quite
covered with them straight hanging.
Black velvet is tower of strength to
dowagers, and some elegant costumes are
of this material with lavish adornment of
fine black lace. The typical New York
Society dowager takes little account of
time, however, and il is common here to
see matrons past so displaying the youth
fulness of low necks, short sleeves and
arms as bare as the fashion for long
gloves will permit. Some are withered,
others puffy; but, in addition, they pile
on jewelry.
RIBBONS
are power in dressy toilettes. Entire
front breadths are composed of loops and
ends of narrow ribbons; vests may be 20
match shoulder knots hutter jabots,
cascades, collars and corsage rosettes are
of ribbon, while on the skirt ribbon bows
or rosettes are set with the utmost
freedom. Thick varieties are placed as
galloons-or bands lighter skirts are box
plated as headings TO ruffies of material,
or when rufied, do duty in place of
houncss. All this is nightly becoming TO
slender people, and even to full figures
judicious use brings charming possibili-
ties. No better example than some of
Minnie Hauk's costumes in her new
role as ''Manow," notable too as worn
when called out 20 times in Prague
and when recently she awoke an echo
of transatlantic enthusiasm in the colder
bosom of money-loving New York. The
prettiest perhaps, was one so extremely
faneiful that it might serve as model
for fancy costume and while represent
ing the style of more than q century ago,
not SO far removed from the fashion OF
to-day short skirt of pink silk bordered
around the lower edge with a festooned
fiounce caught by pink ribbon rosettes
the front and sides breadths covered with
white lace hounc s;a boutfant over-dress of
pale blue and black brocade =; low oorsage
to match, laced with narrow black velvet
up the front; shoulder knot and ends Of
pink ribbon elbow sleeves. A finish of
white gauze folds about the pointed neck;
Her beautiful neck and arms were thus
visible, while pale blue satin slippers en-
cased her equally pretty feet; necklace of
pearls, ear rings and bracelet to match
three bows of black velvet ribbon with
rather long ends were set fancifully on
the skirt, and prolonged spray of pink
roses finished the overskirt on one side;
three pale pink ostrich tips in powdered
hair. She carried a pearl and lace fan
which was of course used with grace. A
less snowy costume, but one that might
also serve as pretty model for fancy
dress, was remarkable as skilful COM
bination of different colors; short skirt of
striped blue silk bouffant overskirt Of
cream covered with small garnet sprays.
Apron front having a dash of
garnet silk in reyers and also o
small showing of blue satin with wide
| floral stripes; low corsage slashed and
bound with narrow black velvet, laced up
the front with marrow velvet and set
| of on the left side at the waist by loops
and ends of very narrow blue ribbon. A
pink bud nestled on the corsage; one to
match in her hair which was bound with
narrow blue ribbon and dressed with gold
ornaments; low brown shoes and pale
blue stockings. A striking costume was
| of crimson satin with train aud pale yellow
satin petticoat covered with gorgeous en-
broidery and crimson chenille drops.
JANUARY NOTES.
Favorite gatherings for Saturday night
are Cinderella parties that break up
promptly at 12 O'Clock.
Fleece lined jerseys have proved very
| popular this season, while as an equal
Improvement in the way of comfort we
note the introduction of corset TINT
''gives"at the sides, thus allowing freedom
of action with desirable snugness. These
elastics, not being of rubber, are durable.
For u certain class, nevertheless, to whom
squeezing" is necessity, there are
Styles Drought onti naVlnB TWO OF
three inches at the waist which can bear
tight lacing, while above and below come
the elastics.
The very coarse. heavy diagonals Of
wool that have proved 80 successful
Complained of now, however, as being
too heavy are being varied by broad
stripes of woolen plush.
Favorite fans are oval-shaped and OF
down, wherein artificial flowers are em
bedded, while the outer edge show
ostrich tips or quill feathers. White OF
delicate colors prevail, mother Of pearl
or tortoise shell being used for handles.
Now that sealing wax is again fashion
able favorite Christmas present has
been a case provided with seal, candle
stick, fancy candle and sealing wax oi
different colors, such as bronze, garnet,
gray or blue. RosALISD MAY,
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