Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-17

folded and set on as an edge, fastened at
the back with a rosette, and sometimes
large full knots ara worn. Ilch wide RIB
bons are hung close as a fringe from the
bodide, each end finished with grelot. A
fancy sleeve has bow knots of inch wide
ribbon fastened close on the inside the
whole length Of the gauntlet cuff.
One of the most fashionable ribbons worn
has tiny black stripes dividing the shaded
stripes. The most vivid colors are COM
Sined in ribbons, provided they have this
black dividing line.
It is said that Worth bewails the death
of the young English prince becaus e of the
elegant stufs he laid in store for the an
ticipated marriage festivities, knowing
that fashion will concede much to the wear
ing of court mourning For this cause
black is likely to be much worn this season.
As it is universally becoming, few women
will regret that custom so DEGREES.
A convenient gown for outings is the
''Athletica" It is also convenient for such
school girls as do not regard attendance
at school q full dress affair 1t may be of
serge, light flannel or wash goods. The
gown is made with plain skirt and has a
round-waisted, banded bodice at the back,
and loose jacket fronts, showing the silk,
flannel or percale shirt in front. The COM
bination of styles has been cleverly carried
out by the waist-band slipping under the
jacket fronts and still keeping the shirt in
its place.
For simple, serviceable school dress for
miss Russian blouse is especially stylish
for wash goods. a close-fitting lining may
besworn if preferred. Striped Bingham is
shown with trimming of embroidery and
belt of No. 12 ribbon. The waist has only
shoulder and under-arm seams, opens down
the left side and has few gathers at the
top of the center portion, back and front
Odd waists of crepon to wear with silk or
wooden skirts are made in this style, with
garniture Of ribbon bows and chiffon ruff
fles on the neck, wrists and opening.
Useful dresses for misses everyday wear
are made with a moderately full skirt, hav-
ing deep hem and three to five tucks
above, or simply with the four-inch hem,
which is always a neat finish for gingham,
percale and chambrey frocks.
The shirt waist that so often accompanies
these skirts is laid in box or single plaits,
with or without yoke IN the back, high
or turnover collar, shirt or full coat
sleeves, and is sufficiently long to tuck be-
meath the skirt-b band, with a draw-string at
the waist-line.
The blouse is going to be the popular
style for basques this summer In wash
goods the front and back are laid in plaits
and fitted closely to the figure. The sleeves
are full in one piece all the way down to
the wrist, where they are gathered into
narrow cuff The plaits are run couple
of inches below the waist and from
there permitted to flare; tuin-
down collar and a leather belt complete the
decoration, except for a soft silk tie knotted
at the throat. In surah or China silk the
blouse is shirred on the shoulders and again
at the waist, falling in long full rufie
below the belt. The sleeves are as full as
in the wash goods pattern, but the cuff is
deeper, and touch of dainty decorative
effect is added by closing the blouse dag
onally from shoulder to waist and finishing
it with jabot of the material or of chiffon.
New imported dresses have round, full
waists, with belts to which the skirts are
sewed. These are very becoming to young
ladies of good figure. 1t is a convenient
way of making the basques, for the fullness
can always be relied on to remain in the
right place, and there is no necessity for
that continued and tormenting pulling into
shape of ones basque every time the arms
are raised. 1t is great saving of material
to cut them this way too. for the ruf1es
can be made of almost any pieces that hap
pen to be left over.
NOTES.
Long stemmed violets tied with pale
green satin ribbon are very chic on black or
white hats.
Gloves are of moderate length, of finely
glazed kid, in soft shades OF pearl, cream or
lemon.
Natty travelling coats are made of Scotch
hunting cheviot and have innumerable
capes.
Lace strings or barbs will be worn alone
and over ribbon. Comb-shaped ornaments
of jet are wOrnin front amid fans of lace.
In decorating skirts ribbon has COM
pletely superseded lace.
Plain silk stockings, colored or black,
with embroidered clocks are the most
distingue.
The Grecian style of couture is that most
in vogue in Paris.
Over gray gowns steel cuffs are to be
worn, jeweled cuffs with light evening
gowns and deep cuffs of woven gilt for
light spring costumes