Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-24
NOTIONS FOR DREssY WOMEN.

BLACK BoNNHTs and hats ere much worn.
FoR TRuHlxo EVENING DREssns lace has
the call.
BRzAxrAsr CArs are again seen on many
pretty heads 1t morning..
TnIP11 Cars are feature on the long red
tngotes worn - capes this fall
kNoLIsR WoHAN still wear the hustle. and
the skirts Of their walking dresses are cut
ALrRouoH Couruaxs are less voluminous.
the hair IL stil piled on the top Of the head,
while few light curls fall over the forehead.
PAnrs1AN DRHssnAKERs now wire mp the
shoulder puiis Of the gowns they send out, ~
the cir military is essential both 70 style and
set OF their latest creations.
BLACK UsDxRwEAR, black sheets, pillow
slips, and black coverlet or bed spread are
the fads Of the moment among New York
women OF capricious tastes who follow eccen-
trio fashions.
FoR EVENING WEAn there are shown hllets
Of ribbon to put on the hair In Greek fashion,
and this has become q very popular addition 70
the revival OF the pseudo-classic styles OF the
The NEWEST La ToscA sticks have cavity
in the top, i'm which pen. ink, pencil, and Q
roll of paper 10 carried. The head of the stick
is screwed on to keep these artists and writer's
utensils in good shape until needed
The ORANGE BUDS AND BLOSSOMS are not the
only flowers chosen for brides wear this sea-
son; The small white bridal roses, tea roses,
white hlacs, lilies Of the valley, and other white
flowers are given them for garniture.
MUFrs have not yet made their appearance
on the street. but the dealers in furs are show
ing them in two sizes; one very large and long,
TO be worn with directoire costumes, and the
other extremely small, for ordinary wear
The LATEST FASHION NorKs from London
say that jackets and cloaks are nearly all
trimmed with fur, black fox and monkey fur
being the most fashionable. The seal jackets
are worn quite short, as they were last winter.
TULLEs, GAuzEs, AND CRKpKs are the favori.e
materials for ball gowns. The tulles without
tinsel or beads are preferred, but the gauzes
are nearly all shot with gold or silver threads
in lengthwise stripes or lines across the goods,
plain or embroidered in gold, silver, or bright
colored silks, or in silk the color Of the crepe.
The BoAs OF OSTRICH FEATHERs have be-
come an actual rage, having every desirable
feature Of lightness nd warmth and being ex-
quisitely becoming. For the street those of
black feathers are used, but for evening wear
to the opera and with any light colored cos
tune they are Of all the delicate shades.
ScME VERY PRETTY CLOAKs are partially
lined with fur SO arranged that on entering the
house the front can be turned back and show
not only the beautiful lining but the smart
dress beneath as well. Short coats are also
made in this way with lining Of silk MORE or
broche, and they are extremely effective.
ANOTHER PARTISAN NOVELTY in hats is one
whose wide brim is covered plain with dark vel
vet, while soft cloth Of some gay shade, tan,
cream or scarlet covers the crown, and mahes
n fril linz 1mp all fka hrirp
frill ID edged either with metal embroidery or
galloon in high contrast.
A Few OF THE leather trimmed dresses are
seen this autumn. and they must be very per-
feet in fit and the leather judiciously used to
be successful. The prettiest are Of dark green
or gray ladies' cloth, with broad application
around the foot of the skirt of dark tan suede
leather, which is cut out in arabesque designs
and stitched to tho cloth with ornamental
stitches Of gold thread.
THERE Is DECIDED TENDENCY to lengthcn
the skirts of walking dresses. This is apparent
to the most careless observer Of the women who
make up the throngs that promenade about the
re tail business center Of the city, Broadway,
and the 5th avenue. But for all that every girl
with d pretty foot and neat ankle who wears
wel-ftted boots or low shoes and shapely walk
ing CATERS is sure to trip along with skirts that
fall only to the line of her instep.
FANS OF THE EMPIRE period are made Of
inch-wide gauze ribbons or else lisse bands in
rows across the fans, each row being painted
These are worn over the arms in short ribbon
loops With the revival of these old styles the
the fans OF the kind our grandmothers used are
being brought out Of boxes and drawers where
they have lain for a generation or two and
brought into use.
THE NEWEST WAY Of setting Rhine stones
for jewelry is to sink them in designs of very
darby oxidized silver. These Rhine stones
are small. bright and very well cut and give
the good effect Of diamonds. When they are
big they are always easily seen to be pebbles,
enough to deceive any but conn0isseurs, and
are as much TO be desired as the best old French
paste.