The Sunday herald., 1886-11-21
THE FASHIONS.


velvet-covcred hats promise TO he very stylish tho
coming season. These will he bountfully trimmed
with ostrich tips.
In millinery tho last novelty Ia in flowers madc OF
india Rubber. Fruit for millinery purposes Ia also
made OF this accommodating material.
llncstulle IL the most fashionable yelling II In
dotted with white and black chenille or the dots arc
woven into tho fabric.
Bows still make the prettest trimming for house
costumes, and are, In fact, the only adornmen for a
simple house costume
Breton buttons are again used as decoration for
the open Jackets 80 much worn with the tghtnt,ing
vests
Carmellte s used Instead Of Grape yelling In deep
mourning. This Ia a very durable fabric and Will
wear much better than silk.
The "Mikado" Ia high style OF hair dressing in
which various ornaments are effectively arranged
Ia Jdponaise.
Hair ornaments are IN great variety OF styles: |:
pins, daggers, small combs, aud javens OF tortoise
shell are very stylish.
The French modlstes recommend the laundered
hustle as the best and most comfortable. 1t is sim
pie tier upon tier OF stlnly starched muslin.
PINK and chartreuse, which is a clear transparent
green, are used In combination In evening fabrlcs
such as fae Franchise and plush stripes.
Blrch-bark stationery Is the last freak In writing
material. 1t would be appropriate for Invitations to
WOOD picnic, but Tor nothing else.
To be wholly "EnRlsh" one must use at this mo-
ment the Persian perfume which combines all the
wealth OF spices tho East can supply.
Souvenir vests are made OF yacht coors of either
bunting or else Of silk. These are worn by young
ladies' with their house dresses.
II late vagary In fashion to have the BASQUE as
well as the skirt OF striped MATERIAL II any used In
combination with plain fabric.
Old rose Is the new color. 1t is neither pink nor
purple, but between them and 1t will be very fash
ionable the coming season.
The nat or Dutch braid has been adopted as a
novelty In hair dressing, but II ia not becoming o
many faces nor to the contour Of the head.
The Pompad0ur roll, which is particularly becom.
ing TO some clear-cut, distinctive faces, Is again
being adopted by those who can stand 1t.
Boucle cloth hats and bonnets are to be worn fol
every day, and make excellent rainy-weather head
gear. They come In various colors.
Metal brocades are TO be very fashionable fol
evening wear, and, in truth, they will be the only
brocades worm
1Iandkcrchiefs show decided tendency to become
fanclful again. Lace trimmed, fine null handker-
chiefs are the most stylish OF all.
Maria Theresa is the name of a new fabric for
mourning wear, and is also from the famous looms
OF Priesty. 1thas beautiful, rlch repped surface
1t Is distinctive OF this seasons fabrics that they
have many colors and many weaves in the same
piece. Instance the rich striped stufIs In wooden
and silk.
new idea In millinery is the felt braid. This ia
made OF stripes OF felt braided closely together and
forming the whole OF the crowns of winter or fall
bonnets.
SILK warp camel's-hair fabrics have made their
welcome appearance this season, and in black goods
promise to take the place of the standard Prestly
Henrietta cloths
Smooth feather turbans in black ana color are In
style for young girls. The brim is covered with
feathers as well, and bunch Of agrettes trims the
hat very effectively.
The Russian bang is the latest mode OF dressing
the front hair for young ladies. The hair is combed
down to point In front and brushed up at the Sides
which are slightly curled or turned back.
Genuine nuns serge which is Of a very heavy and
durable quality is to be worn the coming season.
The method Of making such costumes ia to preserve
the utmost and severcst simplicity in cut and finish.
Bonnets of solid bead crowns are to be again In
the best style; these are not alone In jet, but In
bronze copper. Steel and irldescent, crystal and
pearl beads will be used as evening and reception
bonnets.
The last tournure Is less exaggerated In Its out
line than that Of last season. but 1t is still somewhat
pronounced In size and shape. Steels run into the
skirt make the most satisfactory hustle in point of
weight.
The corselet remains In favor with young
ladies', being in most very becoming and pretty
To be useful for everyday purposes the corselet
should fasten with cord and buttons; otherwise
the adjusting 1t Is burden.
Bows for millinery are made double; that Ia, they
are made In two fabrics, one being of satin or SILK
ribbon, the other OF velvet or plush. They are
placed very high on the hat or bonnet, and to make
them stay In place they are stfened by wire taste.
Moss.stitch machine embroidery is used as trim
ming on many fall costumes, and ia In a variety of
pretty designs and colorB Pattern dresses, with
plastron panel, cuffs, and collar of this moss trim
ming, may be had for n very small sum, as the en-
broldery is of domestic manufacture.