Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-02

ing. Evolution at work doubtless eliml-
mates from the tailor gown its Stiffness,
and borrowing from the classic Greek
costume artistic grace, will show by a
survival q ftnesg both becoming and
graceful.
Designers ara not slow to recognize
that while severity of style may bring
out perfection of outline, the
Infinite grace that TO isge gives the tsirest
flower is q hint that woman is lowell 81
with accessories of loops, folds and soft
Veilings and that She loees an ID tescrlb-
able charm by arrsying herself in tight
a1ilting dulI-colored garments. A figure
thus clad cannot even be ststuesq1e, but
must possess much of the Stiffness thst Is
presented in the figures in marble Of
some of our distinguished ancestors In
the conventional coat and trousers OF
their day. For posing, the revival Of the
Greek gown is pre-eminently q chosen
attire; the approach to this hiss been
-grddnal-the Vatican plait, the hood at
the back Rnd now the Chiffon or d~iploidon.
This last is 8 long shawl doubled TO make
an oDlong, having loops in the four cor
ners. A button is placed on the point Of
each shoulder and the middle of the
shawl is Of sufficient length TO harg
within two or three inches Of the ground
The dress must be Of some soft cliuglng
material, cut princess shape, with flowing
skirt and demi.train. The front and sides
of the skirt are trimmed suitably, some
times what is known ss the Greek border
outlined in braid and tinsel, IL front the
bodice Is moderniz:d by diagonal folds
ACROSS II. Just now a rage for artistic
dress il threatening, and lacies who
-~v.l1 - -. - NAa zLAa a- .n-N,V1d o.,
be possessors Of ct least n dress that
shall Ill the requirements Of the hour.
Perhaps a ca%utiOnary word may not be
amiss: To have q Psyche knot the first
requirement is q PSYCHE; to Wesr an
form, and every woman should clothe
herself in accord with the claims of rea-
son, individuality and beauty.
Spring ideas of dress are largely de-
Veloping, and one may already discern
typical peculiGrities of the incoming
modes. Or these, stripes held high
place. They are of every style, color and
description, and tax the skill and in
genuity OF the modiste to adjust them
with good effects, One method that is
by 40 Q intricate is to form the
stripes in points down the front of the
skirt with perpendicular stripes st each
side, alternating with kits of plain
goods.
Another indication for the coming sea-
son is that material of chGnge4ble shsd-
ings called ombres or marbles will be
worn. TsfstA silk, that is noted for it's
excellence, is shown by importers In
these effects with a glsce ~lustre; also in
plain, fancy and figured patterns. Many
are adapted for combination suits. Very
pretty for ladies of quiet taste
are the black plaided with lines of white,
these combining prettily with black
Henrietts cloth or soft silk and warped
light weight cancels hair. Many of the
newly imported WAtersd silks snow dis
tinct stripes In the waves and are pref
tily used with the richer tones of satin.
IN the modern desire for the artistic,
given q girl Of taste with an eye to the
main chance, she can from seeming shreds
and patches create a garment fully up to
requirements. The genius Of Mary An
derson caught 81 the soft cheese cloth
for the rsiment Of Ga'ates. A thorough
dsmping and COMPRISING through 8
clothes wringer evolved q dress that is
unrivalled for frness and beauty, 8 dress
that has ELECTED the encomiums Of artists
and dramatic sticklers for the reslism. A
cream colored merino or white flannel, q
yard Or two Of plush, odd remnants
of silk bought at the sales, better than
any the gsy palm caves and borders of
grandma's cashmere shawl, lone of there
costing much, will by her skill. become a
gown Of beauty that, If not $ ~ forever,
will make 90 hour of unmitsgated salts
faction when she enters q scene II gay
pleasure.
There are hopes entertained of IsmalIer
head gear this season, but these hopes
will prove fallscious IL the directoire bon
nets are adopted. Some of these have a
peak in front fully twelve inches long.
and above this q towering mass of rib
bons and 10 wers. Now listen to q word
Of warning, all ye of long, sharp visage:
If you contemplate wearing these, don't.
To s full, round face, 8 shape
like this gives piqusncy, but to
the vlssge described they only
~exsggerste its peculiarities. OF course,
these bonnets go with the short-waisted,
low-necked, scsnty-skirted gowns with
sAshes under the arms and gloves to the
shoulder, ami the time seems hardly ripe
for the STYLES Of our great grand-mothers
yet who can tell? Fashion takes long
strides and easily leaps over centuries
A modif Stion in Widows weeds is seen
in the abolition of the long Grape vail
that has been 30 long a distinguishing
badge. The peculiar mark Low being e
narrow frin OF white pleated Grape Just
inside the brim of her bonnet. An ap-
pzopriste dress is Of Henrietta cloth,
with fall graceful drAperY in the back, q
plain basque w2ist and deep folds of
Grape down the front, Folds Of Grape to
have q bliss effect should be cut straight
seross ,be goods and bssted over q true
bias Of wigsn.
NOTES.
Easter bonnets will match the gowns
worn with them.
a new idea for bridesmaids is the use
Of very Aae soft cream velveteen.
Cspotes of white cloth, beaded with
gold, come to us from Paris for the Easter
season.
Tailor gowns for early spring wear are
being made up OF delicate tinted light
weight Cloths.
Apple green will be the spring color,
but only girls with fresh pink and white
compilations can wear 1t.
A very vide band in place Of 8 hem, or
several narrow ones above 1t, are among
favorite skirt trimmings of the hour.
SHRED, bsited and plested bodices,
With or without yOkes, sre de rigeur for
summer gowns II transparent stufs.
Dreperies may suit strictly the wear
ers' shape and talent if only they be long
and flowing at the back.
The sash worn with the directoire
costume is much narrower than that
usually worn, and ties in long bows and