The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-01-04
Fashion Notes.

Inc large poy ut the Dack, 80 long ols-
figuring draperies, is now pronouncedly
bad style.
A wide front-panel, or one at each side
is newer and better style than the single
ole that has become chronic.
The merry-thought, and peacock's
feathers in diamonds and emoralds, are
among new designs for brooches.
In front draperies, go-as you-please
centre, with some plcats. either hand, is
the correct thing for silk or woolen.
A new bangle is elastic-opening for
the hand, then springing to the ARM
yet warranted not to get ont of order.
Smart looking fur capes are either
plastrons across the chest or in shape of
a habit skirt with epaulets and loops Of
cord passementeries.
Hats are scgrcgating themselves into
two distinct species-low, with wide
brins, and stecple-l.ke, with bare sus-
picion of projection.
Red riding habits are the latest elegant
economy of Partisan equestriennes, who
must otherwise sport the color OF the
entertainer of the hour.
We are promised in the near future
new gloves of the favorite tan and gray,
wholly without stitching, and in thought
of them take heart of grace.
Mask wells of all co!ors show vines and
flowers upon the thinnest net, while for
wear with cloth suits come fine tissures
exactly matching their shades.
| The feather fur is trimming which is
bound to become very popular, not only
because it is very pretty and novel, but
because it takes the place of real fur.
The only beautiful silken fabric which
has the charm of rovelty this season, e1-
cepting always the brocaded moires, is
the plush and velvet striped skirting.
A bonnet of mouse green is bordered
with close row OF small green wings,
above which scars vulture's plume, and
the effect must be strikingly rapacious.
Angora sheep furnish the fufiest OF
boss and muffs. The white, feecy,
fringe-like fur is also used in trimming
evening wraps with very quaint effect.
A rather bizarre fashion is that of hav-
ing one side of the corsage of one color
and the other side of another provided Of
course that two colors are used in the
toilet.
Lower skirts are plain and straight,
without foot pleating, and often bordered
with deep band of velvet or brocade,
above which appears braid or passe-
menterie.
Mature women wear wide bonnet
strings folded narrow, and tied in long
loops that are pulled out to the ear and
pinned with jeweled pms, leaving ends
conspicuously absent.
Tulle bonnets are again seen for recep:
ton occasions. White, pink, blue and
corn color are most fashionable and they
are covered with tinsel figures giving per-
haps rather gaudy effect.
Pearls, which have been sacred to young
and pretty women from the day OF the
Montespan or Anne of Austria, are higher
than ever in favor. Rosebuds wear a
single row, with bangle to match.
A brilliant effect is produced and q
stylish one, by using chenille fringe,
which comes half yard long in
rows on the tablicr of bright colored silk.
The fringe is finished by cut jet beads.
The color most depended on for even
ing effects are the different shades in
! tender greens-the linden and moss
shades particularly, as these combine very
artistically with the pinks and lilacs SO
very fashionable.
The pretty fashion of making lace
gowns over color is fashion which still
holds its popularity and is destined to
for some time to come. Green IS the
most popular color for the slips to wear
under such gowns.