Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-03-31
HINTS ABOUT GOWNS.
vAvsgILB CHIC DESCRIBES THE RECENT
CREATIONS" IN NEW YORK.
p,sttv and Novel Costumes Described by an Expert
New Ideas in the Fashions Of the Day
OF Interest TO the Ladies.
,.,,, oorr,.nondenee Of he Sunday Register.

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NEW YORK, March 29.-Mam'selle will
describe some gowns recently created In
New York. The first was house dress
made for a Leading society woman who ie
at home every afternoon from four to six
and whose trosseau, therefore, must con-
tain many tea gowns and house dresses
OF violet Sicilienne was the entire costume
except plush and beaded trimming. The
ensemble gave the effect Of princtsse
drsse. but the gown was made in petticoat
and uolonaise. Around the bottom of ths
skirt. which was box plated, was band
of plush shade darker, five inches WIDE,
above which was a narrow beaded Work CT
purple and violet beads. The
polonaise fitted the figure snugly
and, dividing below the
waist line in front, was carried over the
hips in paniers to tie full-draped back.
About the neck and shoulders was high
standing collar, below which turned ever a
long pointed Vandyck collar edged with
be d work. The sleeves we're mutton leg,
the puff being of S.cilienre and the lower,
CLOSE fitting part entirely Of bead embroi
dsry. A width of hite silk null, closely
plated. fell from between the points Of
the Vsndyck collar and, opening oyOr the
bust, was caught together again below the
waist, where the psniers divided, under
an ornament Of beads The color, warm
tone Of violet, made the costume beautiful.
Yet another house gown for the same
person YVES Of gray nuns yelling and white
silk null woven in q thick and a thin
stripe. This weave is quite new. The
princssee dress of the gray nuns yelling
opened in front over a peticOat Of evenly
plated white mDll, the opening being
nearly half yard at the bottom OF the
skirt and quarter at the waist, the same
effect being carried cut in the bodice, the
white null urderdress showing nearly the
entire width of the bust at the shoulder
and only few inches at the waist line.
Down the lergih of the gray pIincesse and
eneircling the skirt ruRs braided and eul
broidered pattern, a fine steel cord and
gray embroidered elk being used. A wide
s2eh of gray crepe de chine, passed round
the waist, was knotted at one side, and fell
to the hem of the skirt Neither of these
dresses was made with trains, although
both touched the floor in the back, and
neither skirt was Lined.
An afternoon reception dress was inside |
with redingOte back, cat off In front like
the front of mans dress coat, and bat
ioning with large buttons up to the reveTs, |
lao - % ta Oh a
heavy white satin vest and Understanding |
collar; down the front and round ths vest
were three rows of chain stitching in ST.
yer. Tee coat itself was deep rich shade
of copper color serge. The plated silk I'M
derdIess was of the same shade ornament |
ID with elaborate scroll embroidery and |
braiding, self toned, the same appearing |
in the large Tevers and pockets The |
sleeves were neat, tight coat ones with
silkfn coat embroidered. The hat sent on |
With this costume was of braid of felt |
and straw lined, with velvet and having |
nodding ostricb p,umes N front. A direc- |
tOiTe umbrella was to be carried covered |
with the same silk and having natural
wood handle.
Turbans of all forms, shapes and sizes
have suddenly blossomed forth. Every
feminine head is adorned with one. Those
Stimulating the peasant cap Of sore nation
are most fashionable.
For mourning big capes ere worn Of fire,
dull black wool, with fur Innings and deep
bands of crepe down the FROM. Capes OF
cloth are 10 be this seasons novelty for the
street.
Sleeves are worn full, especially about
The armholes. Some have plai.s or lining
along the shoulder seams. The severely
plain coat sieve is now seen only in the
street.
Coral necklaces are again worn. ard pale
pink medslIious of the same are used 90
hold loopings of what is called The rosebud
gown. Coral is also used with pearls and
diamonds.
The fashionable fan If fo-dsy has tie
edges cut in the outlines Of certain h)w-
ere. Some, when closed, Look like e c'us-
Ter Of different flowers, others Of bat ere.
They are very costly.
A theatre hood is made of gathered
white lace over pink satin, the fullness
cs ught under bow on the forehead and
in the back They are more becoming
than plush hcods-even when lace trim
med.
Figaro jackets, embroidered in silk and
Jets, are worn over any gown, and often
high collars snd belts are embroidered to
match. They are usually sleeveless.
White green and rose are the colors