The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-25
Fashion Notes.

A revival of ball fringes is likely to be
feature of the season. D. ii I. ~, s.s,y
Oxidized and applied work is extern
sively used on silver jewelry.
Gold lace and feathery gold ornaments
are in high favor for black lace bonnets.
A novelty for trimming rich costumes
is floral lace, embroidered in colored
silks and gold thread. <a,
Narrow gold braid is sometimes worn
at the neck and wrists in place of cuffs
and collar or ruchings.
Black parasols will be worn with sum-
mer toilets of every description, and are
shown in great variety. ..|
The sumptuous character of the FASH
ionable trimmings for costumes surpasses
anything seen in years. ....
Ombre feathers are a novelty this sea-
son and are very pretty as an accompanl-
ment to the ombre ribbons on spring
hats. . - s'.I
The panels for trimming, which are
sold separately or with vest, cuffs and
collars, are of fine angora wool in black
or color. =" ---..-y
The most charming draperies are so
simple in their lines as to battle descrip-
tion; the effect, however, is charming in
the extreme. -a:-;.'..-, sssHef
The loveliest silks among the very ex-
quisite fabrics seen this season are the
Bengalines and these are to be the most
fashionable as well. =.
The dress without panel trimming is
too far out of style to be of any con-
sideration whatever, the more elaborate
this panel is the more stylish it is. -.
Beautiful passementerie of silver and
gold embroidery has the effect of solid
metal but is very light, the wrought de-
sign being carried out in tinsel threads
A decided departure quite new this
season is seen in waterproofs. the bro
cades in neutral shades of fine silk
dressed with rubber are seen for the first
time in America and are greatly ad-
mired.
On fine lampas cloth one may find en-
broidered designs which mako the most
charming trimming for white cloth cos
tunes. These bands are in different
widths for panels and for trimming the
corSaGe.
The metal cord and tassel in the Maria
Stuart style is very stylish trimming,
and one which will prove very attrac-
tive. 1t is worn in form of a girdle and
confines the loose Fedora front of stuff
gown very prettily.
The new bordered woolens are made
up for misses spring gowns into plain
lower skirt, with the border at the foot,
and sash or apron drapery and basque
sloping away from gathered vest of soft
silk or fine white wool.
The byzantine braids of rich tinsel
wrought with colors of brilliant hue are
shown on white costumes and a brilliant
colored silk vest add to its effectiveness.
On the imported models colored sash
as we'll makes it even more gorgeous.
Perca'e and gingham gowns for girls
of ten to fourteen have round half. low
waists, with yokes of velvet, pointed to
the belt and worn over high white
muslin guimpes, or else are Tapped from
left to ri ght over pleated plastron.
Among the seasons high novelties are
dress patterns OF cloth or other close
woven fabrics, with pinked open-work
borders in guipure patterns. Those for
the skirt are some twelve inches deep,
and all are lined with fabric of lighter
contrasting color.
Costly beaded passemeuteries are in
true Oriental richness and effectiveness.
and these will be used very profusely
on elaborate costumes. Considering the
beauty of such trimmings only the
simplest forms are admissible in the de-