The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-01-07
FASHION NOTES FOR wOMEN.


eolor combination.
Ostrich tips or ribbon bows, arranged |
with aigrettcs, arc still in vogue for the !
hair.
Folds Of silk. ribbon, wooden. etc..
have largely replaced linen collars and |
cuffs
In spite Of many rivals natural plucked /
beaver retains much OF its former popu.
larity
A favorite color combination for even
ing wear is dark golden brown with
rose color
Wolverine is new fur, showing the
sable shades. and is very durable for
trimmings, etc.
Striped and figured pushes are re-
viyed for skirts TO be worn with cloth OF
silk overdresses.
The newest brocades have satin figures
sunk in repped grounds, and arc usually
in striped designs
a toilet of black lace with accessories
Of white MORE antique is very dis
tinguishcd looking.
White fox and crinkled Chinese lamb
skin borders are used upon white cloaks
worn by the little ones.
Very elegant riding gloves are of white
Swedish kid, embroidered with white
silk in horseshoe design
Short visitcs with full, wide sleeves
are most favored for wraps of Grape or
other mourning materials.
The tournurc is certainly growing
smaller, and back draperies are diminish
ing in volume to correspond.
Small crocheted buttons, either black
or matching the color of the gown, are
the rule upon cloth costumes.
Gray astrakhan, chinchilla, otter and
spotted leopard skins arc used as trim.
mlngs upon children's wraps.
Polonaises cut in one piece are quite
popular The plats are held in ut the
waist with a belt of steel or Jet
Borders of black or brown bear are
fashionable trimmings for large coaks,
and both are durable and snowy
Plush, plaid woolens and soft, rough
finished goods are equally popular fol
long cloaks for girls and children
Plain poplins are being revived, and
they arc especially suitable for the grace
tut drapeIios Of the present season.
Fur borders are fashionable upon up.
right edges of skirt draperies, but are
seldom arranged to cross the figure
Among the winter luxrlries for those
who can afford them are gowns of velvet
or cloth with entire underskirts of fur
Gold and silver braid, arranged in pat
terms upon white cloth or MORE, is used
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toilets
Three fabrics are uscl in many rich
costumes. A favorite combination of
thus sort is brocade with repped silk and
velvet.
Laces and gauze fabrics of every de.
scription are used for evening toilets,
in combination with MORE, faille, velvet
or satin
Braidingis unquestionably the favorite
trimming for dresses and wraps. and an
endless variety of patterns are constantly
being produced
Long wells of colored gauze twisted
about the crown of the hat and tied in
large bow at the side Of the throat are
very fashionable.
Elaborate plastronS of steel, garnet,
Jet or amber beads, cut or uncut, are
fashionable accessories to be worn with
hntrimmed bodices
! A novelty IN fancy boots and shoes
consists of an openwork pattern which
is stamped out in patent leather over u
white or yellow ground.
listers are in every variety OF beauty,
and make the most convenient sort of
rough wear garment. They are in more
elegant shapes than formerly.
Simplicity is Il distinguishing feature
If the present seasons costumes An
elegant effect is produced. however,
when the costumes are arranged by skill
full hands.
Old gold, or, better, antique gold, is
seen in the newest passcmeuteries, and is
exceedingly stylish on colored silks, the
passementerie being used as collar and
cuff pieces.
Inch-wide folds of velvet are some
times used as a garniture upon the dra-
dresses When nicely applied the effect
is excellent.
Close high bonnets take the fancy of
those who like ladylike head gear and
know that nothing is more becoming
than the comfortable and attractive snug
close bonnet shapes.
Old lace collars IN the round shape
worn twenty years ago are to be revived
this season, and Worth already has in
troduced the low cut throat in his new
models for afternoon gowns