Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-31

sides, or forming a narrow front to the skirt.
which should be Kilt plated on either side OF It.
TIE SPRING JACKET
always appears with the spring. 1t is perennial
IL Is also pretty and useful Mountings collars
and cuffs OF velvet have disappeared from this lit
tie garment. II Is discovered that the Jacket is
more stylish and distinctive without them. The
only trimming allowed are tars OF silk galoon or
SNAIL crochet brandebourgs across the front: and
the latter are only adapted to the more formal
style Oh jacket and are usually accompanied by
epaalette to match, for left shoulder. The very
newest jacket Is OF terra-cotta red very dun old
goa or go0ein blue cloth, with very long hairs
mere and there upon the surface. II is finished in
tailor fashion with rolling collar ana facing dn-
terioD OF tw1lled silk, matching in shade The
buttons are red bronze. gold-bronzed OF oxydized
SILVER, and nat bars OF narrow silver and steel or
Teu OF gold braid may be stitched across the
'front.', and the looped ends fastened with buttons
Ihls sounds rich; In reality, any girl could make
three or four dollars. Materials are 30 moderate
In price, and buttons, which initiate pure metal
made 50 cheaply, that they are attainable by any
come IL Is the labor the ability to cut and make,
that commands the high price. Some OF the best
m mo- are making with spring costumes Of sis
narrow Interior facing or The silk, but no applied
trimming. The form is tight-ntting at the back,
put loose In front, with rolling collar, and
slightly crossed or double-breasted effect when
the Jacket IS fastened which Is effected with three
buttons only. the lower fronts being cut away
snort and In square, showing the vest or bodice,
and giving a little "dress-coat" touch. These
Jackets are used for complete costumes the hat or
bonnet matching.
have become 80 costly that they are the most
difficult part OF the wardrobe to manage. The
masses OF fne jets and trimmings, OF which they
are mainly composed, make them look like jewels;
the silk or body part OF the fabric forming SIM
pie line upon which the rich ornamental part OF
the garment hangs The new and dresSy wraps
and nantes are practically composed OF three
parts-braces OF silk laid In folds and finished
with short, full basque back and pointed ends In
'front.' OF silk and lace Deep pointed collarette OF
Jetted lace or paSsementereS with pendant buttons
and shoulder pieces forming an epaulette-Shaped
sleeve composed OF falls OF Jetted lace festoons
or Jet upon plated lace But the finest little man.
ties OF this kind have handmade centers and
shoulder pieces OF dull crocheted silk with small
button pendants. These are very rich looking,
and with thick armure silk for braces Din fine
fOidS) are well adapted for the second six months
CLOTH The long wrap for spring takes the pelisse
form, and has the effect of a costume 1t
Is plated in front the entire length has
a rather full sleeve which falls In a fold
eun. IL is fitted in the back, and when made OF
dark gray or black silk shot with red, profusely
trimmed with casca OF lace. More simple styles
may be made in gray moha1r or alpaca, with
plated front in gray surah; and for elderly ladies
they are handsome made In black camels' hair
cloth, OF light texture, with front and collar OF
Dlack moire- MORE or watered silk Is the FASH
ionable trimming silk OF the season for black wool;
and IL IS very effective 1t furnishes particularly
for ladies who like black or who are wearing
secondary mourning, Just the touch needed to give
character 10 the Somber uniformity OF a black
wool costume. or course MORE should not be used
In conjunction with other silk Ii peau de SOLE or
any other soft, rich silk be used, the fabric ITSELF
In fine folds, Is AL the trimming needed, unless
handmade crochet trimming can be afforded.
JENNY JUNE.