Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-02
THE FALL FASHIONS.
SUMNER STYLES SUPERSEDED IN oc-
ToesR BY WINTER MODES.
Millinery CONNECTIONS Of the Season
Capots and Toques for Evening
wcar-A Variety OF Gloves.
tcorrespoudence Of ,he R!chmond pIspatch.l

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.I
New YoRK, October with breezy Oc-
tober days upon us it is impossible to
temporize any longer with summer styles;
winters own modes must be at last
adopted.
Millinery occupies the mind of the
dressy woman. 1t is headgear that seems
To always determine the seasons change.
The fall hat is of felt, in some one of the
numerous pretty shades of gray or IN
some pale variation of brown. The crown
is always low and ia set towards the back.
giving flare brim over the face. On
somo shapes the brlm is curled.
As TO trimming, here IS O description OF
some of the cOnfectiOns shown by a lead
ing milIiner here. There is a gray-felt
with straight brim, bore Jred with mink
fur running around the crown In broad,
fiat band. In front rests a cluster OF
pink roses. A small and jaunty shape
with coquettish little peak in front,
showed only a broad scarf of silk ribbon
in vivid red, black, yellow. and green
tartan plaid, tied in an immense Alsatian
bow.
ANOTHER PELT SHAPE.
This hat had been ordered to accompany
a travelling-gOwn OF taTtan-plaided WOOL
len. Alsatian bows are everywhere. An
other felt shape was in chOcolate-brown.
The bow was also GPALS0ce III asott, cream
white shade, while on the side of the bat
was laid brown ostrich plume. The
quantity of let daggers, Jet brooches, and
buckles. let butterflies, and stars that is
employed upon the fall and winter head
gear is bewildering. Every ribbon bow
and no bat is without One-ls fastened with
a buckle or ornament. The ornaments are
sometimes of rhinestOnes, sometimes OF
gold or silver. An ornament OF some
kind is quite indispensable.
FOR EVENING WEAR.
On tiny capote for evening wear 1t was
noticed that the crown, which terminated
IN point, was covered with Persian EN-
broidely. The ribbons on the front were
knotted artistically together and were OF
metallic gold and brilliant cardinal-red.
On a smart little toque blackbird pre-
sided over O confused cluster or wnlte,
crimson. and heliotrope ribbons arranged
towards the front Another, III corOnet
style, was banded with Jet medalhons with
a great centre ornament IN 'front.' claspihg
a ietted black-and-gold feather aigrette.
Among other pointers 1t may be as well to
remember that aigrettes and tips are more
IN favor than plumes: that on evening
headgear no combination or dlscord OF
colors Is considered even peculiar" and
that Persian and Chinese embrolderles are
Immensely popular
GAUNTLET VARIETY.
Gloves for the street are IN dressed or
undressed kid. In the former number
OF tan and brown shades are being worn.
There IL also a dull copper-red and green
that resembles olive, although 1t IS even
somewhat grayer. In the undressed KIDS all
the suede shades, dark green, and black,
are the favorltes. The street glovels OF the
gauntlet variety, and there Is % recent
freak for having the gauntlet OF a diheT-
eut color from the hand ana van
dvked to 1t. These gloves are Tor
afternoon street toilets and are IN
some of the lighter shades lemon-and-
black, pearl-and- mahogany nla'-ahu In mas
tic are some of the combinations. These
color contrasts are also secured by having
the glove and gauntlet Of the same shade
bi.+ encircled by one or more broad bands
of the other. Undressed kid seems the
preference for evening wear. Indeed no
Others are shown. The colors are many.
One is no longer constrained TO the suede,
winch was. indeed, becoming somewhat
monotonous Lavender, lemon, pearl
cream, rose, pistache. and fawn are some
of the colors.
Speaking Of the evening toilet, fans are
beginning to attract attention. Inc ran
de rigae,T is a thing OF beatty ana Joy
forever It is also exceedingly costIY-a
fact which perhaps only enhances ~
charms. Its sticks are OF ivory, curlousiy
carved by Oriental wOrknen, ana ell
bossed and inlaid with gold. The fan pro-
per is OF lace, the body being PLAN net,
upon whose surface are delcately painted
NEUROLOGICAL groups-Venus and CUPID,
surrounded by a border of wicked little
QtnO,.ini, woven in with roses; or else
scenes after Vatican, gallants and ladies'
of the beau steele in the gay attire OF those
old days. There Is novelty winch IN
stead of painting, has designs IN CUT steer
embroidered upon the net. Mhen tne ial
is put in motion 1t sparkles and flashes
very effectively under the gas-lght.
OTHER FASHION NOTES.
Roots are rather heavy, made of calf
| skin. black. and laced Tor walking rather
| than buttoned The laced boot IS
| esteemed both easier on the foot and better
| fitting.
| row velvet stripe are TO be much worn.
Plaids and especially the Scotch tartan
| plaids, are making their appearance IN
! street costume and IN trayelllng-dresses.
| Women of quiet taste hardly care TO Affect
! these conspicuous designs, but they are
| very fashionable. nevertheless.
| Changeable taffetas are TO be IN rather
special vogue this year. and not alone for
| petticoats.
coration: on every waist there Is either q
lace Jacket. Bertha, Steinkerk. "volant,"
or cravat.
Persian. japanese, and Turkish embroi-
deries are III request for many purposes.
! Several Of the choicest imported models
! the writer has examined were solely trim
| med with such carnlture.
The dressing Jacket which the swell girl
| affects in the morning hours Is OF figured
surah. with pulled sleeves, and cascade
| of lace down the front.