Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-02-07
FASHION NOTES The Corselet is tn" Latest
 Rafe. BLACK VELVET WITH GILT Ribbon Garniture All the
 Go Collars of Black Velvet --Greek Costumes are Made in
 China Silk.

NEW YORK, Jan. 32,-The corselet m great variety as to the shape, is very fashionable for dIessy wear and is both economical and convenient, since by means of 1t, delft transformations can be made or weak places in the corsage con- cealed upon occasion. A popular shape comes up about the height of the corset -lopes up in the back and front and with slight point before and behind, extends an inch or SD below ihe waist line A new style shows a point back and front which extends nearly to the neck of the dress and curves low under the arms. Rows of ribbon placed on the corsage with corselet effect, are mora than ever fashionable and narrow bands of material produce similar outlines in- dividuai adaptation in both having full room fer play.
 BLACK VELVET
 finished with gilt forms very handsome cOrselet and is most convenient access ory because it can be worn with differ ent dresses and has of course the effect of making the waist look smaller, al though this indeed can be said with truth regarding the corselet in general. Another convenient device for altering the appearance of dress, are jockeys" or deep caps which can be transformed to sleeves at option. In shape they diff fer as much as the corselet, some being in deep points, others straight aud loose Ike cape sleeves on jackets, others puff ed and round. but without exception they are high on the shoulders. By means of corselet and jockeys to match rA Nf afx ,la II "A is almost needless to add that the latter are provided with small safety pins un- derneath, sewed on securely.
 RIBBON
 IS more than ever garniture and on new party dresses of light wool or silk made with plain skirts, is put on in from three to five ruffies around the lower edge, in frills about the neck to match and for long sleeves, in ruffies falling over the hands. Gros grain ribbon about three inches wide with satin edge, is usually employed and charming example of dress in this style was of pink China silk made at Lord and Taylor's and worn by young memder of the Vanderbilt family, at the Opera, It may be added that sleeves If long, are now quite long, WlLu ldCc UT IulIicS ldllluS ON6T Gn0 UduO in Tudor style, convenient method by which an old dress can be made to look new. A gown lately worn by Mrs. Astor at reception, was of green Bsngaline aud pink brocade made with V neck and long sleeves finished by Chantilly ruffles.
 NOTES AND ANSWERS
 Independent collars of black velvet are transferred from one dress to another and match corselet and jockeys also transferable. The Medici shape is the choice in collars which are often lined with silk of becoming color and trim with beads or passementerie.
 "Mrs. E." A Greek costume could be suitably made of china silk, crepon or any soft falling material. Patterns are for sale at the pattern houses and the best finish would be gilt or silver bor- der in Greek key design. Bands to match, hold the drapery on the should CTS and a csrd and tassel depending from the belt, holds the drapery. Blue and silver are lovely contrast.
 Emma" You could embroider large meshed net with sprays in filoselle and made up over thin silk or satin, it woul1 be pretty for evening.
 LUCY CARTER.