Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
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LILIES are LII IL ldNOI.
A NOVELTY tor bridemaids' wear is a
boa composed entirely of roses.
A NOVEL muf was composed entirely of
green cocks plumes. and lined with red
velvet.
GREEN and red costumes are likely to
supersede the t1meWOrn combination
of blue and red.
The prevalence of lace is noticeable
upon all kinds of dresses intended for
indoor wear.
THE bridesmaids at recent English
wedding wore costumes of cream vel
veteen trimmed with otter fur.
A PURE brilliant white seems to have
superseded the ivory and cream tints of
past seasons for evening wear.
GILT girdles and tassels are used to
raise the draperies of black or brown
ulle dresses, and are very effective.
THE fancy for tinsel seems to be in
creasing, and metal decorations will be
noticeable upon the spring gowns and
millinery.
IT is predicted that founces, plain and
pleated, will again be an important feat
ure in dresses of all kinds as the season
advances.
FLAT braiding, executed with fine,
fiat Russian braid, is now generally
used, but most patterns are wrought
with two kinds of braid.
MoHAIRs are shown in light and dark
colors, and some are finished with orna-
mental selvages in open work some
thing like hem stitching.
THE medieval girdles now worn have
graceful effect. They improve the fig
ure rather than detract from it, as a
tight belt is apt to do.
FULL gathered spinked founces were
noted upon some wool morning cos
tunes recently shown, and were also
Introduced upon the corsage.
The curtain sleeve IS liked for tea
gowns. 1t consists simply Of large
square OF the dress goods fastened by
one OF its corners to the shoulder
MOST imported gowns are simply
pleated full at the back and not draped
at all, though they are raised by the
medium-sized hustle still retained.
TWEED dresses for Easter require little
drapery or trimming, the stylish effect
of gown of this description depending
entirely upon its perfect fit and finish
ANTIQUE girdIes ofgold or silver in fl
igree, with dog collar and bangle brace
let's to match, are worn with artistic
dresses of India silk or Henrietta cloth.
PLAIN corsages are no longer seen.
There IS trimming on the waists Of al
spring dresses, principally in the form
ora narrow vest or plastron with revers.
THICK ruches about the edge of the
skirts of ball dresses are steadily gain
ing in popular favor. They are some
times dotted with tiny artificial flowers
The redingote polonaise is much adj
mlred for dressy costumes. They are
made of plush, velvet or wool, with
skirts and accessories OF faille or MORE
PoLoNAIsEs are likely to remain in ia
yOr for some time to come. Some of the
newest are finished in a deep rounded
panier on the right or left side as pre-
terred.
BRAIDING still remains favorite garn-
iture. Large designs are going out,
however, small patterns OF braid and
passementerie put on by hand being
preferred
PRETTY morning wrappers are made
Of ladies' cloth or cashmere in light
shades. anG decorated with yoke, plas-
iron, bands, ETC., ofplush and pompons
to match.
LACE is used in profusion upon all in
door toilets, especially those worn in
the evening. This material is very eff
fect1ve when combined with silk, faille,
moire or velvet.
The wide ribbons which adorn the
bouquets OF brides and bridesmaids are
sometimes drawn together at the ends
and finished with tassels of pearls or
silver tinsel.
IT is predicted that embroidered
tulle, which has been SO popular this
season or evening dresses, will be utll-
lied the coming season for dressy prom
enade and visiting toilets.
The fancy of the hour in hairdressing
tends to entirely high coifures. The
hair is comb, d high up from the neck
and twisted into a three-fold coil, which
has perky, isolated appearance.
IT is fashionable to have gloves and
shoes to match, but as Suede slippers
increase the apparent size Of the feet,
bronze slippers and brown silk hosiery
are most used with tan colored gloves.
The newest notion in evening toilets,
that of combining cloth with rich silken
materials, was prettily illustrated by
costume composed of rich gold-colored
brocade and white cloth. The low cor
sage was draped with the pinked-out
CLOTH
WATERED silk, which still remains in
favor, is among the few fabrics which
are worthless in the lower grades. A
cheap MORE is the poorest trash imag-
Unable. Better never use this material
at all if one cannot afford to buy a good
quality.
ELEGANT striped materials for draping
evening toilets are formed of bands of
satin ribbon and lace. With black lace,
MORE ribbon is preferred. Ladies
who have a quantity of narrow lace
founces may thus convert them into
an effective drapery tor the front of
skirt.
CLOSE fitting Garibaldi bodices are
shown to wear in the house, with skirts
of a different fabric. Those of bright
red, gobelin blue or moss green China
silk, trimmed with black silk cord pas
are very pretty and suit
able to wear with black silk or lace
skirts, the waists belonging to which
have lost their first freshness.
A PRETTY arrangement of ribbonupon
a tulle ball dress was recently noticed.
Three ribbons, an inch and half wide,
were placed at the top of the right
shoulder in q cluSter of looms with