The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-01-27
REVIEW OF FASHIONS.


mains undated. and the ingenuity Of
designers have been exercised to de-
wise new patterns of watering. none Of
which. however, possess the rich effect
of tine original design One of these
has. at regular intervals, little pools,
as it were. of concentric rings on a
surface of large waves; and another
has similar but less regular pools. and
the ground watering is disposed to
form sort of triangular connection
between them.
Stripes form decidedly the most
prominent features in all dress fabrics,
and the draperies and skirts are de-
vised to afford them the best effects.
Moire stripes in alienation with satin
stripes embroidered with gold and sil-
yer are seen in the latest importations
of evening fabrics. also wide stripes Of
faille broeaded with garlands and sep
arate flowers. alternating with MORE
stripes in strongly contrasting color.
The combinations of color are some-
thing marvellous. and the same design
may be found in almost any desired
tints.
Tn, same fancy stripes prevail in
drapery nets. Insertions of white.
cream or black lace. alternate with
MORE ribbon of any of the fashionable
colors: and embroideries in stripes Of
steel, gold, pearl or colored beads ap.
pear on black, white. cream and ali
delicate colors. In using these. as a
rule, the width of the net forms the
length of the drapery; and the artistic
draping deprives the stripes of their
inherent stiffness.
A charming toilet. part of trousseau
recently completed, is so designed that
it is appropriate for visiting costume.
and by the addition of train and open
corsage is transformed into lovely
evening dress. 1t is of blue velvet, not
a very dark shade. made with roun6.
skirt artistically draped at the back and
opening in front over q narrow tablier
of plated feau de sole of the same
shade. the front edges of the velvet
adorned with one or two embroidered
motifs of steel and gold tinsel and blue
silk. and band of passementerie to
match around the bottom. The waist
IL of peau de sole. trimmed with bands
of embroidery placed across it at the
back in a most original manner. The
second corsage is of velvet, open in
heart shape in front and trimmed with
the embroidery. the edge Of the open
ing bordered with cream tulle and old
gold lace. The train is adjustable. and
is of blue velvet lined with peau de
sole.
Among the dainty accessories of the
toilet. that can be purchased ready for
use. are ba.ayeuses made of silk-pink.
gray, blue. etc.-having apinked plait-
ing mounted on plain facing of the
same material Another style. made
of tarlatan laid in very fine plaits, is
trimmed with rows of colored ribbon
velvet Black with red or amber vel
vet is especially pretty. and can be
used in all-black costume or one in
which the corresponding color is COM
bined.
Handsome skirta for winter wear. q
decided improvement on the heavy
quilted skirts Of former years. are
made of striped or plain silk. satin or
plush, lined with flannel or silesia. and
bordered with plated fiounce. Even
here. stripes have the preference. The
fashionable tournure is perceptib.y
smaller. and appears more as q dress
extender. and without the bunched-up
effect with which we have been so long
familiar.
Soft NUTS. made of material match
ing the costume or wrap, trimmed
with fur. passementerie, lace ribbon.
bows and other fancy decorations. in
accordance with the material. are very
fashionable Independent muffs for
dressy wear are made Of bright-colored
plush or velvet, deliberately trimmed
with lace, beaded motifs. tinsel en-
broideries, feathers, flowers, etc
The new handles for umbrellas are
of sterling silver. generally oxidized.
in various odd and artistic shapes.
many Of them deliberately chased. and
others oxidized to produce the effect Of
being partially worn. Solid gold is
also in favor for the purpose, and in
combination with ivory makes the
most dainty and artistic handle inn
aginable Silver combined with buck
thorn is especially liked for gentle
mans umbrella; and q rams horn of
solid silver. slightly oxidized. and
forming a ring large enough to slip
over the hand. is favorite design on
those intended for ladies' use.
For evening toilet and opera wear,
small ornamental additions to the colt
fure are composed Of little pufs Of
fancy tulle, small bows Of ribbon dis
posed in aigrettes. light sprays of
ostrich-feather tips. butter
fly of colored feathers. attached to a
swaying stem. and any combination Of
these charming .'nothings." which are
so decorative and yet defy description.
An odd bonnet is covered with net
work or interlacement Of pinked-out
strips Of fine cloth or felt, tackled with
gilt spangleS The garniture consists
Of bow Of ribbon and two white
set well forward-Dens-
oresss Monthly.
Southern Cotton Mills.