Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-27
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THE WRAPS WOMEN WEAR ABROAD.
THE ''coNNEMARA" AND ~DIREcToIRE," AND
WHAT THEY ARE LIKE
THE VARIETY AND BEAUTY OF THE NEW
SPRING JERSEYS.
THE 'PELERINE" AGAIN TO BE FAvoRITE
WITH WOMEN OF FASHION.
THE JAUNTY ENGLISH WALKING JACKET.
THE FRENCH IDEA OF WHAT ROBE DE
CHAMBRE SHOULD BE.
THE WRAPS WOMEN WEAR ABROAD.


A picturesque copy of the coats worn by the fair
maids of Ireland are the and Irish Peasant
listers. Gathered on the yoke back and front the
cloak falls in folds to the feet The beauty of these
wraps depends much on the material used; to hang
gracefully the cloth must be Of pure wool and neither
too heavy or light in weight cloth manufactured
expressly for these listers is imported The trimming
is usually Of black braid which IL at neck and
yoke. These simple but elegant wraps have jumped
into popular favor. both abroad and at home.
The beaded wraps for spring wear will be the
"Pelerine" of last with but slight improve
ment; those with open work knotted silk sleeves
being the latest
Perhaps the prettiest Of the .aunty English Walk.
ing Jackets is the Marie Stuart. Generally of black
diagonal cloth and made by taiors these jackets
have that transformations look of wealth and refine
ment that the more eaudy though equally as expen-
sive styles often lack.
The Marie Stuart is cut double-breasted with double
or single lapels and buttons disgonaly across the
chest; the front Is loose and back close fitting.
Berlin was the of the French at the commence
ment of the late war and even now it
Is "A Berlin" but for another purpose. Berlin sup
plies the Jersey fashions of the world and 1t is to Ber
lin we are indebted for the many new and beautiful
novelties for the present season. new and stylish
inc blue, of course enlivened with white band cuffs
white embroidered collar and white fancy stitched
shocking.
The Blouse Jerseys are shown in great variety Of
styles and colors. Some with plated, others with
shocked sleeves Pieated Jerseys have to an extent
ousted the braided styles. new and pretty Jersey
has narrow and wide plats at 'front.' the wide plsits
with feather stitching. The sailorwaist Jerseys of
red and blue stocknet with fine white lines are made
up in typical sailor styles and need only trim figure
and pretty face to make them positively bewitching
Paris Tea-Gowns and Robes de Chambre What au-
dacous combination of colors designs and materials
And yet in good taste.
What better prescription for the cure of DEPRESSED
spirits irritable husbands vexatious servants than
one of these bright and cheerful spring robes de
chambre' Imagine yourself robed in this Empire"
Wrap, and who could be other than agreeable to your
Here it is: French Chslle Of White ground, with
tiny punches Of flowers in natural colors sprinkled
over; the Empire front is Of Light Blue Surah Silk
the Plated Sash of Challie finished with White Silk
Fringe Ends; the Sleeves trimmed with ribbons and
fringe, are open, and show the lining of blue silk
Here is another of China Silk: White ground with
bold but quaint red figures; the front of Red Surah
plated at neck and waist The over-seeves show
underneath tight plated sleeves finished with white
cuffs beautiful "Dlrectoirer is this: Terra Gotta
cashmere with front of light blue cashmere; trim
mings of lace and cashmere. And this: an
Empire" robe of old Henrietta with front of
light blue China silk Persian band trimming of many
but delicate coiors the entire length and also
forms three bands at the bottom Of the front
Such is brief description of Of the novelties
that will be on view tomorrow at the Palais Royal
The pleasure Of your presence respectfully requested
Below is given an abridged price list OF the new roos