The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-29
NEW YORK FASHIONS.

ECe''i1ig Dresses-StyIes i1a Max
tfag-IS-iIanIi1lgs-AnsUers ana
Notes.
Especial Correspondence of The Herald.
For evening, young ladies are still
partial to nets adorned by fancy pat
terms in beads, chenille or occasionally
narrow ribbon held in position by beans
Ut the three, bead patterns predominant
and the same style of ornamentation is
placed effectively on chiffon or silk
null, either of these fabrics being some,
times varied furthermore, by bou-
rette threads, that are useful in giving
body while imparting unique features
IN different colors or in tones of the
same hue. Placed over silk such gos-
samer fabrics are dressy, but where
something heavier is desired, as often
happens in the case of older beauties.
gros grain, satin, bengaiine or silks in
fancy designs, and of either light or
thick weave, are aschiefy5i in demand.
With dresses of easy character the en-
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/ TRIMMINGS
IN marked contrast as to color is of fire.
quent occurrence. Apart from beauti-
fuI passementeries, velvet is a promi
nent factor and favorite mode of
placing is in the way of revers on
founces that fall over about an inch at
the top, rosettes on plaitings being add
ed, with soft belt, sleeves and collar if
the neck be cut high. Quite a run,
however. is made on necks that slope
uo"h 10 the Shoulder, with large en-
plre puffs for sleeves, and in this con-
neetioR it can be added that sleeves in
general become larger and larger, but
with increase in the direction of width
rather than height. Some
Is EMPIRE PUFFs
are immense and in sharp contrast as
TO material are exceedingly striking.
Waists are round or slightly pointed,
and in the former there is considerable
difference as to length, since sometimes
the belt comes almost up to the arms,
while again the proportions are more
according to nature. With the latter
pointed ribbon belts are very fashion
able and can be seen in the shops ready
made of inch and a half wide ribbon
that describes point in front, with in
termediate rows, all being held in posi-
ton by small buckles. The effort to
introduce skirts with fullness more
evenly distributed has. been only in
part successful and the greater number
are yet in bell shape.
ANSWERS AND NOTES.
maria T." Plaided waists . in ex.
traordinary variety this wintS I'd the
proportion they bear to those Of ther
materials, may be estimated from a dis.
play at and Taylor's, where in an
exhib' line independent corsagss
seyey of plaided goods, while she
remaining two were of plain materials
made with Figaro jackets and plaidsd
vests.
"Xantippe." A stylishmode Of dress,
ing the hair is in a high coil on the TOP
of the head. Another way is in a loose
twist at the back, with a double coil
above or one may adopt the Titus back
that has long, fiat contour combined
with short curls. This usually meets
the Titus front which shows curl az.
tending low on the forehead with short.
or ones on either side. In such case
the sides should be waved and for Golf
fures in general. all over waves ara stin
in great favor.
Sleeves are an objective point in
costumes of all kinds Velvet lie the
leading material and is employed with
equal prestige for an ordinary street
dress Of cloth or for gossarner IKE
fabrics worn at balls.
Pink is unusually fashionable in
and nothing is mere stylish
than pink felt trimvlsa wisA black.
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