New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-11

thirty years ago, but there many bordering upon
this crude and brilliant tint. The Jacqucmnot rose
colors reproduce all the shades OF vevetv bloom In
| the flower. magnificent evening dresy OF velvet
in this color from Paquln Is here illustrated. II Is
embroidered around the edge Of the trained skirt In
| Grecan pattern with Roman piGrls, and finished by
| band OF rich Russian lace. The bodice Is d1pel
with the same lace. embroidered with pearls around
the low neck, while strands OF pearls falls over the
corsage In front folded belt OF white satin out.
lines the waist The huge sleeves OF the are OF
velvet finished at the lower part by transparent Ru
! sian lace, showing the arms through It's meshes
The style Of the evening dress OF the day depend,
largely upon the sleeves, which have reached such
vo'umlnons size that they frequently require much
| ms three yards OF velvet for the short sleeve.
magnificent dress imported from ROua was a
pale. yellow velvet. narrow rnche Of velvet bor-
defed The train which mst have been nearly six yards
| round The huge Empire sleeves were finished with
narrow bands OF black velvet embroidered with Ursl
| crystals and gold thread In Russian work An En-.
pre bodice Of black velvet almost concealed beneath
the intrlcaces OF the Russian embroidery and crystals
gave distinctive character to the gown.
lie newest wraps are made with sleeves. Those
made without were found to have disadvantages In.
nsDnch mat when woman stepped from her carriage
she was Obliged Ia use her hands, and the circular
cloak seized that opportunity to fy open and admit
inc Ur'eke winch blows at times Jelly enough In this
season TO make the Intrusion unwelc0me and Injurious
These sleeves have 10 BE- Of the most capaciols de,
scrpion and the armhoes have 10 b. cut unusually
large 80 that the. sleeves within are not crumped or
damaged one OF the newest IL In rich brocade: the
back loose. has seam, and is long enough TO cover
and protect long skirt.
Although contrast In color IS the latest Idea I'm
evening dress yet gowns OF shade are much worn
Ihey are less striking and are therefore better suited
TO that portion OF womnkind wll) have not the n.
seitlvc presence equal to carrying of WELL consplcl-
ousy stately, and handsome attire. There are women
and those thoroughly clever dressers--who do not
care for bold effects, but who prefer to allow tn.
charm and completeness OF their toilet 90 reveal
Itself calmly and leisurey. such a toilet demands
more thought, and more taste especially than the
one Ehlch causes every eye To turn 10 II, and can
be summed up IA a glance. An evening dress
elaborate. stylish and harmonious Is Of lime. green
satin. The skirt Is gored, but full II Is bordered
round the hem with chiffon, over which hang PETAL
shaped portions Of velvet In darker shade Of Green
the front OF the bodice being Of similar velvet with
chiffon sleeves over which petals q. velvet IN.
bodice is cut low ana is sofened with touches OF
chiffon.
White velvet dresses are much worn this winter,
made without ornament Of any kind thick
fouean Of white satin all around the bottom OF the
Skirt. The material is cut away from the shoulders
and throat aud rests ON the skin without any inter
vsnng lac" or embroidery. This Is. ot course trying
10 any hut perfect compilations. but pretty woman
looks TO uncommon advantage IN such gown. The
sleeves ale very much pnfed and hnIsIcd OF AT
the elbow with rVulcaU 81 white satin. Binck
velvet frochs are made up IN the fashion. the
ro'Il"au In this case being replaced 10y very thick
black silk cord
Black satin Is once again In favor for day wear,
so Is whit" satin for evening gowns. There
many tones Of white. ivory, pearl. milk. dead white
and blne-"hife hnt m-cOlOr Is deemed too deep.
Or not deep enough TO be- becoming. and Is therefore
banishcd aS not sufficiently decisive. Lace used for
trimmings must be purr or deeper thun cream.
What WIS considered most OF all becoming 10
the complexion Is now known 10 be- trying. The |
great feature Of evening gowns Is the bodice. The
SKIRT Is still plain ana The g0red variety the |
newest. The gored shr> maze much fuller than
they were. nnd those Of last Year hive a decidedly
shmpy appearance Nothing IS smarter than a dress |
OF white satin. the hem bordrrrd with u thick |
finish, has beading Of silver embroidery The !
bodice Is embroidered all with silver FURNISHED
and frosted In long slender lines. following aud !
accent uatlng the pretty curves OF graceful figure.
The sleeves are arranged IN nugr Pnns OF pale
pink velvet and by fnr the most important part
u the dress This Is gown OF the order.
Is there Is no sorening Influence Of lace chiffon
about II. and sh0nld. therefore. be- In pre-
cr"nc" hy tall. stately woman. ; II would
decidedly crush n Trailer kind OF beauty.