Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-02

The last illustration Of this article sets forth
very handsome costume in pale rose colored
bengaline, with trimmings Of gauzs chiffon
and narrow outline Of rose petals on the '
cut-out. There is a broad ceinture of satin
with narrow bands reaching up to the should.
ers and crossed at the back bracewise, and also
narrow band Of satin at the throat Around
the edge Of the skirt there il q narrow boz
pleating Of speckled gauze.
really very pretty costume in malachite
green WOODEN crepon attracted nv attention
the other day. 1t was made princess STYLE
There was deep box plated ruffie at the bot
tom OF the skirt and above it four rows Of dark
green galloon. with an effect as if the material
had apparently been run with it. Two rows O.
the garniture were applied in the same manner
just below the waist line and four bows on the
bust and two at the cuffs. With this dress was
worn charmingly original sleeveless jacket
IN dark green velvet, with long, crenelatsd
oasques, the front cut away so as to give a
plastron effect to the dress material This
velvet jacket was ornamented with A double
shoulcer cape and Medici collar of the crepon,
opened wide in front, trimmed with the gal
loon as described, making up . most stylish
costume for an outdoor fete or for an early use
at summer resort.
Instead Of such jacket as have described
some will prefer one of the fashionable man.
telets, coquettishly ruched with lace or if Won
SO prefer, entirely made of lace, set off with
ribbons and having q passementerie yoke.
eitner In steel or jet, or both. The long
redingote, adjusted to the figure, will also be
popular, but it doesn't look well except on
ladies' with slender figures
No lady need be lost for materials to choose
from nowadays. Every year the looms seem
able to surpass the efforts of the wear before.
ihe exqulsitely printed delaines, the lovely
tinted cashmeres, the floral sateens, the soft
aud pliable bengalines. which are so satisfactory
Tor draping, to say nothing of the foulards.
surahs and wash silks, enable the most fastid-
ious to ind something to their liking.
JACKETS AND cAPEs
Charming jackets in hussar blue cloth with
gold braiding, made with deep revers, will be
met with the moment the season opens Some
OF these jackets will have elaborate embroidered
effects. both on revers and sleeves. and all
openwork designs will be laid upon white fan
mel to set them Off With some of these Jackets
you will see blue silk cordeliers knotted grace
fully In front, with its ball ornaments hanging
down below the waist line. Three-quarter
capes, too, promise to be popular made up in
cloth Of some modish color and having a tight
hitting pointed yoke which extends to the waist
at the back. l have seen them in tan cloth and
black velvet. the high collar being edged with
feather trimming. Another style of cape was
made up in peach-tinted cloth. pleated straight
around on black velvet yoke. which was Dor
dered top and bottom with black ostrich
feathers.
NelIs are now either illusion or point esprit
The irreguiarly spotted veil no longer finds any
place In the toilet of the well-dressed woman
flchus In white India crepe with wide garni-
ture OF lace are worn with silk and satin gowns
The long basques which will continue to hold
their place in public favor. will be cut away at
the back so as to allow the full display of the
drapery Of the skirt. Those who pretend to be
well posted assure US that the leading confec-
tioners Of costumes have no intention of chang
ing the present style of draping the skirt at the
back and that the pouff is as far away as ever
There will be, however, added gathers to in
crease the fulness