Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-09
special correspondence to the HER AVN.

Special correspondence to the HERALD
New York, April 30.-Challies are
now worn on 30 many occasions that the
variety is constantly increasing, and
those in "crape finish," and also in
white satin stripes are so charming that
they compete successfully with silks or
crepons. This material is of light
weight, durable and moderate in price.
thus commencing itself to all classes.
In subdued colors, it is suita-
BILE for street wear, and in
delicate designs on cream or white
grounds, makes beautiful evening dresses
for young ladies or children. Cashmere
robe patterns reappear with deep en-
broidery in front, or contrasting facing,
where lace, metallic or gilt beads are
interviewer, in such conspicuous de-
signs, that they are only used for car
riage, dinner or reception wear.
Dimities are in larger floral figures
than those of last reason, and the cords
are more generally seen in clusters
their popularity, however, remains un-
diminished. The newest black grena
dimes are strewn over with pink rose
buds or other flowers minutely en-
broidered in colors, and as any shade is
adaptable to any flower, the field for Sc
lection is very large.
FRENCH NOVELTY GRENADINES.
Colored figures on broad, lengthwise
black satin stripes, or palm leaves on
similar stripes are among French
novelty grenadines; beautiful light col
ored or white ones for evening in scroll
or rose patterns interspersed with repped
silk disks, will be worn over white or
pale hued silks, trimmed with moire
ribbon or lace. Although many
other attractions are offered, black
drapery nets remain in favor, and a
somewhat heavy net, resembling
guipure, is very fashionable, in keeping
with the thick laces fso popular at pres
ent. The bow-knot pattern is still
shown; feur-de-lis is, however, pre-.
emlnently graceful, and in this fabric as
elsewhere, stripes are prominent.
VESTS AND WAISTS.
Combinations no longer exist bevond
vests or blouse waists; as in suspender
dresses the skirt and waist extending to
about corselet height are cut in one,
with broad straps passing over the
shoulders above silk blouse or lace
yoke and sleeves may be lined with
colored silk. The Russian blouse is
made in several different materiale,
and is used for a large proper
ton of cotton dresses trimmed
with embroidery or braid, and in
wool stuffs with paesementerie of fancy
braids. 1t is in lace. however, that the
Russian blouse appears to best advan.
tage, and during the ensuing summer
they will be seen in black, ecru or white
lace and also in silk or bengaline,
trimmed with lace or ribbon. Silk
waists quite similar to those of last
season will be more popular than
ever, in quite plain shades and
also in lowered silks, some-
times simply made, then again lavishly
ornamented with black or white lace.
Pointed waists are very popular, and at
. recent Broadway opening, the grace.
tul appearance of the corsages was
universally remarked; subsequently it
was ascertained that R. & Il. corsets
had been put on the forms, and the
waists fitted over them with charming
result.
THE SWISS BELT.
A great-partiality exists for the Swiss
belt, which is simply medium sized,
old time peasant waist, with cotton
dresses is edged with embroidery; occas-
ionly of embroidery throughout. It is
also used for the Russion blouse bor.
dered by beaded golloon; when worn
with black lace dresses is entirely of |
beads, and is particularly stylish con-
lining silk blouse under Jacket
fronts. Very handsome 1oothor |
belts are also pointed, and
they certainly are more picturesque
than round belts. Jet and silk passe.
menteries are very fashionable, varying
from cord-like galloon to heavy net
work OF leaves, scroll designs or flowers.
twelve inches wide, often interwoy-
en- with metallic, jet, gilt or |
crystal beads, and from sSo |
to $50 per yard. Open passe-
menterie corselets, with neck and sleeve
pieces are elegant, and for evening
dresses the corselet front is edged with
deep "rain" fringe. Bands OF bright.
co!ored Russian embroidery are new
this season, but quite expensive because
Moss trimming in black
or in various colors is very pop
ular, and particularly pretty on
pointed baeques or silk waists.
Small passementerie frogs are a pretty
novelty on plain cloth costumes, a row
from the left shoulder across
the front and the right side of the skirt,
finished by satin bow. Five frogs are
placed on each sleeve, between elbow
and wrist, thirty-six in all being the re-
quired number,
FANTASTIC MILLINERY.
In millinery some very fantastic
crowns have appeared recently, placed
far back on the brim, and in front
Princess OF Wales tips and broad ribbon
loops, held by rhinestone buckle.
One of these crowns resembles |
a gentleman's miniature beaver
without brim; about five inches high
and scarcely wide enough to admit an
ordinary-sized fist. High trimming at
the back is not universal, although
still admissible, and on many stylish, is
in the center and also at the side.
There must be, however, in
round shapes, a high loop,
aigrette or tips eomewhere-that is
sine qua non. Young girls hats have |
ribbon or gauze streamers, about yard !
and hal: in length, flowing loosely at |
the back; sometimes slightly punched |
at the edge of the brim.
BLACK AND GRAY STOCKINGS.
Black hosiery still leads, and next in
order is gray. The suede tints are also