The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-10-31
FASHIONS FANCIES.
Loose Plush Refers for Outdoor Wraps
Costumes for Dinners and Receptions
Millinery Suggestions.

House dress is the very last thing in the
wav of wardrobe that occurs to the aver
age woman. She must have nice gown
for the street and for visiting 1t is
essential that she should possess Il dcmi-
toilet An cvcnin. costume is also among
the other necessities with which she feels
herself bcsct. But as to house dress:
"Anythng will do to wear around the
house" is the usual idea.
Still, an occasional woman is to he
found who feels that she owes something
to her own sclf-rcspcct in the matter of
dress; and also that her husband or her
family have some right to Il part of The
consideration she bcstows upon the taste
of the general public Such women pro-
vide themselves with indoor dresses that
are at least neat and dainty. it they are
not elaborate.
INDOOR GOWNS.
Blouse forms are at present affected for
in door gowns Cashmere is much worn
surah also sometimes appears, striped and
plaid surahS especially. They are made
up in very simple clubhouse waists
shirrcd to the collar and cuffs. and with
perhaps Il touch of ribbon at the neck
As to the lower portion Of the dress, anv
plain, dark skirt will do; and in such Il
costume one feels not only perfectly COM
Portable, but also provided against the
advent of the unexpected caller, who will
drop i'll now and then despite all ones
calculations.
The effect of the present fashions is all
toward the formation of the long WASTED
appearance Of the figure. which is OBJ
tanned by reason of the deep bodice and
the straight, narrow skirt starting away
down on the hips. The result is undoubt-
edly certain grace that used to he OH
tanned by corscting, to the detrimcnt of
life, health, and comfort.
Loose plush REFERS are among the fash
ionable outdoor wraps of the season
They are in the dark shades, preferably
brown, and show vests of astrachan or
krimmer or Persian lamb. They have a
charming air of negligence, combined
with style that is really very fetching.
Here is description of a costume to
lie worn this winter at cercmonious din
ncrs receptions, and similar affairs: 1t is
in combination Of plain faille, in shade
of blue that has been called robins egg
and brocaded bcngalnc, the colorings Of
the latter being a light tan, with pompa-
dour figures. The latter fabric forms a
kind of polonaisc, with long skirts behind,
falling over the plain faile pettcoat; in
front ii is made like the usual evening
bodice, slightly decoette, the VS. (bacE
and 'front.' filled with lace, The sleeves
reach the elbow, and arc caught in here
and there with small bows of blue ribbon:
at the ends, deep falls Of lace. The skirt
exhibits founce, some eighteen inches
in depth, but is otherwise plain.
Another gown, to he put to similar uses
shows new effect in the draping of the
skirt that is certainly worthy of imitation.
The foundation skirt is IL pearl gray satin;
over it are draped number OF different
layers-if they may he called so-of
n,ousseline de sole in different shadings of
pale pinks and blues and grayish whites.
producing cloudy, shmmering effect that
is beautiful when the wearcr moves.
y decidedly taking strcet-gown is one
which emanatcs from the famous work
shop OF Felix, who is running Worth and
Plnsot hard nowadays for the higher class
OF custom. This dress is in dark-gray
cloth; the coat opens in front with a
A"hSN N"'"i W SuoN u WdISICOat OF white
surah. The coat is almost cealed beneath
heavy cmbroiderics of white and gold
braiding. Within the high collar long
bow Of gray ostrich feathers is worn, the
ends falling over the front.
The felt hat for morning wear in town
is shaped with a broad brim, turned up in
the back, but extending far forward over
the face, and usually n little downward
Feathers and fur arc particularly promi-
nent for trimming everything this winter.
hats, gowns, and wraps.
OTHER FASHION N0rEs
flonnees are again worn, and especially
on evening dresses.
The waist is all hut universal for
dancinS-gowns and for demi-toiIet.
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps has occasioncd
much rather singing comment hy her
crusade against the decollstr bodice. l
fear even this worthy lady's influence will