The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-10-27
FASHION NOTES.

All shades of tan. Suede and almond are
III high vogue. +.
The coaching cape which is. really a
series of fine capes overlapped made into
one. may be worn over q jacket OF the same
material with excellent effect.
rent regime of fashions sway. and the fe-
male form divine is revealed with a pecul-
lar severity unsoftened by the adventitious
aid of wire. wadding or drapery.
The deep Louis Quartorze vest, cut to fall
low and broad below the waist line. Is q
feature OF rich polonaise-gOwns of velvet or
silver-einbroidered brocade In stripes. The
neck has folded lace around it. and there
are frills of the same d0wn the front.
1t is quite noticeable that the most grace
full and MISUNDERSTANDING women on
promenade wear the simplest gowns. These
are of EXPENSIVE material and tailor-made.
but show ar entire absence of fripperies OF
any description Y. Evening Post.
The Empire style has firmly set it's mark
upon many of the seasons outdoor gowns.
The open coats, the folded waistcoats and
wide sashes tied in front belong to this
period. as do the straight-falling skirts and
feathery ruches with which some of them
are finished round the edge.
Fashionable features of new bridal toilets
are princesse backs, with medium length
flowing train. surplice folds on the bodice,
full sleeves. the cOrsage pointed or rounded
tc, show the throat and the pape OF the
neck. White armure silk rivals crepe de
Chine aud faille as a material for youthful
wedding gowns.
Hair-dressing is as varied as the hats and
bonnets now worn. b empire style of
dress keeps the high couture in vogue. and
a new feature is added in the shape of an
arched bandeau. The hair is fluffy ,tOf curled
forehead. There are also rows of heart
breakers'-rings of hair like the old-timc
Montagues worn on the forehead.
Among the stylish and expensive demi-
season wraps is the tichu-shaped fur cape
with q high Medici collar. This leaves the
only looks well when worn above a tight
fitting jacket or the bOdiceof q tailor gown.
Most of these capes, except in sealskin, are
finished with a deeply falling fringe of
monkey fur.
Plain fur muffs will be more fashionable
than the manufactured muffs or lace, velvet
and silk, which have been SO popularity car
ried during recent winters. The advantage
of a fur muff is that it can be suitably car
ried with each toilet in turn, n while
never too elaborate to be worn with the
simplest morning dress, is quite as fitting
an accompaniment to the richest walking
or carriage costume.
Thu large wraps are made with q view to
warmth and comfort, facility in putting
on and taking off. The small fitting cloaks
are cut to hit well without s~uperffnOuS mater.
ials. Small mantles for carriage wear are
elegant affairs. indeed, generally of velvet,
and almost concealed by embroidery and
beads. They are worn with smart visiting
toilets, under a large house-wrap, which
can be left in the carriage or the entrance
hall.
Dressy little house-jackets of black. blue.
copper. brown or violet velvet have bodice
backs. with Figaro fronts that are scarcely
deeper than q yoke, falling on o blouse
frOntof ecru. pale blue OF lilac silk. striped,
dotted or figured with tiny ~pompadour de-
signs or fine Persian devices. The jackets
are lined with the blouse fabric and edged
with silk cord. There is either a velvet
girdle at the waist or a soft silk sash, like
the blouse.
Graceful and pretty Directoire pelerines
are worn, made of cloth in Roman red, Elf.
fcl red, bronze, brown. gray. and tan color
which show a deep. plain, V-shaped back
which reaches to the waist-line. Anumbel
of capes graduated in width, start from this
back and cover the arms and chest. Some
of these nave a stylish. high, wired collar
edged with fur. Other pelerines, for demi,
season and for wearing over handsome win.
ter gowns, are in simple cape fashion, with
Spanish fronts hat fall over the skirt.