Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-13
NEW YoRx FASHIONS,

a season Of combinations has reach cd
It's climax in the putting together Of two
kinds OF fur In the same garment Seal
skin jackets may have collars, cuffs,
vests or even sleeves Of some other kind
of fur or jackets made of other furs can
be touched up by seal. Shoulder capes,
very popular for young ladies, may be
varied in like manner, q fayorite idea
being that Of contrasting epaulettes.
The use of Leopard fur brings about
some striking contrasts; entire jackets
or cspes of it are iaunty and may be
finished with seal or without combiEa.
ton possess the daring that is suited to
youth. Two kinds of fur are now also
worn together, as for example, a gar
ment Of one kind and muff Of another,
or costume or wrap trimmed with one
kind OF fur and the muff of another
TIE OLD MADE NEW.
Everything tends towards straight
lines. of this, the constantly recurring
words Empire and Diractoire," give
evidence. Bvery one recalls the scant
draperY of the first Empire; bouffancy
has almost succumbed to its influence
skirt reeds grow less in dimension, the
large hustle Is wholly of the past; soft
draping and simple outlines, replacing
bold coquetry. Round empire cosages
are comparatively short, and often made
to look still more SO by broad empire
sashcs wound about them; short pulled
sleeves are Il notable return 10 old times,
low round corsageS present q desired
simplicity. while the empire slipper,
with narrow cross garterod ribbon com
ing from either side with pointed toe
aud low heel completes the evening
toilet. Directoire styles are simple also,
but more severe. Directoire coats
Greatly polonaises) hang in stiff outlines
and usually made of brocade, form rich
over-dresses above skirts Of velvet,
faille or pean dc sole. They are special
ly adapted to heavy fabrics. and thus
employed leave room for empire out
lines, where soft materials, such as
gauze, point esprit, net. tulle or lace
are used. all these last named fabrics
being still in demand Empire lace is
just introduced and promises to be very
fashionable.
DESPor DErHRoNED.
Time was when it had become q
lady's first duty on the street to assure
herself that her veil remained in due
position-drawn down TO the tip of her
nose Persistent efforts had been made
to overturn the tyranny Of that bit of
lace, but its own it held for an incred-
ible period. Now on u sudden wells
may go up or down. they cover the face
or not. aud all because Of new conner
so audacious in its outlines that all
conventionalities are swept away. At
tached to wide brimmed hat narrow
ribbon run in the lower edge. confines
1t below the chin, and sloping upward
st the sides, the face is becomingly en-
closed, q prisoner. An edging gives
finish, and as yet this veil is iu black
dotted lace only. Il will readily become
apparent also that lady by aid Of one
OF these wells, may wear hat which
otherwise should be prohibited since the
fatal consequences OF a hat to middle
aged person is an exhibition of lines
about the throat. These are of
course hidden by the new veil Novel
fancies in boas are well worthy of men
ton, striking one being that of cock 5
plumage in place OF fur. Ostrich
feathers likewise with soft successive
touches outline the fair ones neck; for
day wear sober shades OF natural gray.
black, brown or dark green being seen,
but for evening pale pink blue or maize
complete with lovely boss composed Of
roses strung together. Lucy CARTER.
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