Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-02-24

lace around neck and sleeves. The list
is only complete when are added short
petticoats of cambria OF surah silk;
morning wraps and pocket handkerchefs,
bathing wraps, dainty caps and stock
ings, all made exquisite with needle
work, sweet with perfume and gay with
ribbons, combining the choicest proper
ties Of the hride-elect.
After proper attention to the inner
the outward appearance deserves some
consideration, and morning gowns claim
share of attention. For these clinging
stuffs are preferred, such as surah, India
silks and soft wool materials.
A simple gown may be composed of a
short jacket and petticoat. A pretty
lowered silk is used for both garments.
The skirt is plainly made, and the jacket
shirred in the back and front, is edged
with a deep tiOunce of Breton lace. From
the opening of the broad collar a jabot of
lace falls gracefully to the waist, and
deep f1Ounces of the same filny lace
finish the open sleeves.
There is an unlimited variety of these
picturesque negligee toilets. A model
which flatters the eye by the richness of
its hues and the grace of ITS lines is of
pOmpadouT silk, its pink ground strewn
with many colOred flowers.
The dress consists of n long, sleeveless
redingote worn over an accordion plated
garment OF black crepe. The collar :,
sash and bands at the wrists of the full
sleeves are of white velvet embroidered in
gold.
Another dishabille, less dressy, but no
less elegant, Is of pOplin with ground
the color of ripe corn. The front of the
skirt is covered with three flounces of
white lace, while at the back +,
continuing the line of the direc-
toire jacket which forms the waist 4
breadth OF the stuff falls in straight, fat
folds. A lace scarf issues from beneath
the pink satin collar and crosses over the
bust fichu fashion. a wide pink sash i,
deep lace cuffs and knots of pink ribbon
complete this charming toilet.
Another picturesque gown in the en-
pire style is of cream colored India silk
with dainty rose sprays, looking as if
seen through a mist. The undergar-
ment, worn with an ample redingote, is
of finely plated white muslin. The sash &,
revers and collar which form the trim
ming are of delicate willow green.
There is no mistaking the signs of the
times the bonnet and hat win not mach
longer tower aloft. The indications IN
LllllllSEN are ltlttI lOCgUtS anu Silidll ud
will usher in the spring, but win be
speedily followed by broad brim and low
crowns Just now there is q reign of
violets, they adorn hats and furnish de-
signs for table linen as well as for rib
bons, but their reign is TO be short, the
growing favor is green, and now the ivy
from trimming where no life is seen, is
wreathing itself around beauty, decorat-
ing hats, eustamping itself on creamy
muslins and soft India silk, making some
of the p-ettiest designs for summer wear.
Those fashion prophets who do not fear
to risk their reputation, say of the spring
styles that the corsage- polonaise Is q
model likely to be very popular. These
have their side forms, or back forms
prolonged in tabs that extend to the bot
tom of the Dress skirt. The skirts in this
case viii usually be of silk, brocade, or
MORE, and the eorsage and tabs, or di-
rectoire coat-tails, of a different color
and fabric. velvet being first choice, and
cloth and fine wool materials closely fol-
lowing in favor and use. The corsage
polonaise does not require many yards of
fabric; therefore very handsome over
dress may be formed at no greas expense.
Princess dresses and classic clinging
toilets in Grecian fashion viii rival the
directo re ana empire styles fot elegant