Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-13
WINTER FASHIONS.
a HUGE VARIETY or OUTER GAR
MsNvs FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE.
faii-Leneta Carriage aud Tiny Evening
wraps-The New English Coat Out
lines Fern Pretty House Gowns.
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Nsw YORK, November 12.-0ne cannot
refrain from rhaprodizing over the seasons
outer garments after surveying q compre-
hensive display of the many charming
modes which Dame Fashion accords US this
year. In former seasons there has ALWAYS
been more OF less moaotony In this division
OF the toilette. One year cover coats
reigned; again Newmsrkets were eujoined
upon the dress world as n positive essen
tial, one winter we wore nothing but the
short "visite" wrap. which now has dis
appeared from the horizon as totally "a
though IL had never existed. But In 1877
we have a variety Of choice which ranges
Among garments. each ono of which IS
tnore altogether satisfying than the last.
AHANpsoMR CREATION.
Among the many handsome creations
included in an importation recently open
al there was ono long coat in dark-red
velvet--the shade being one OF those men
VINE tints reminiscent OF ancient Port. II
was made with deep yoke OF Persian
lamb, in the MORE variety so frequently
EMPLOYED this season. Below the yoke
Fat bands Of the Persian were laid down
the front, and the back seams were out
lined with very narrow edgings OF the
lamb, giving q novel and rather effective
result.
CARRIAGE WRAP.
A full-length carriage wrap IN Havana
brown cloth had been oddly enough
trimmed with Eminence ombre velvet.
which composed the extremely full sleeves.
This garment was hardly fitted, even IN
the back. II fastened to the loft side, and
the line OF closing WAS followed by row
of immense gold cord and tassel orna-
tnents. somewhat resembling frogs, out
quite distinct from them.
There was an air OF coquetry about
tiny evening wrap which consisted OF
little huted cape over the shoulders, IN
shaded cherry velvet (Which cleaned sill
Yer in the high lights. Beneath the cape
was pointed vest or plastron oil bIacK
Persian lamb.
ENGLISH COATS.
Among the English coats was a deep
garment in fawn cloth. htted periecty,
and reaching TO the knees. When use
the word perfect" in describing the Ut
n Is used advisedly. for it is 70 be noted OF
these new coats that the slight fuIness
and looseness of the box-coat or the wat
feau is not allowable. The new coat out
lines the form as definitely as the dress
.tself. The example. In question was en-
byoidared Gown the fronts and around the
lower edges with metal and braid IN darker
shades than the color of the cloth. Ihere
10 a short cape over the shoulders of emil
nenoe velvet, also embroidered, TO when
is attached high. close collar. ms form
of coat IS varied IN another instance by
double-breasted form and double coach
man" capes in self material.
In black plush there was cape reaching
considerably below the waist, with tuted
collarette and standing collar bordered
with sable. The Henri ". cape. which
hns been described before IN this column,
appeared IN several variations, being IN
one instance trimmed with FUR, although
black velvet and black satin. with Jet pas
eementerie. form the usual com blnaton
for this style.
PARTISAN DESIGNS.
Fmplre models are once again most
prominent. especially IN those designs en-
enating directly from Paris. They have
not been encouraged for street wear, but
Yreyail in the evening gowns. Empire
poke also figures In the fashionable MILL
nery. In underwear the Empire revival
IS feature The Empire night-dress IS
straight. full gown, developed III lawn, or
woke, bordered with embroidery, over
which falls broad. turned down
collar. with edging Of lace, and lace
nedallions inserted in the corners.
Worked monographs are sometimes snDsu-
tuted for these. The sleeves are extreme
J. full. but tied in to close cuhs at the
wrists, with ribbon bows, having lace re-
yers turned up in points, inside which an
rear Inedal!ions To- match those on tho col
far. A broad ribbon IS tied around the
waist. confirming the fulness Of the gown,
md the ends of the ribbon hang down IN
front.
HOUSE CREATIONS.
Pretty house gowns for informal recep-
ton wear, or simply for tue afternoon
toilet 81 home. are creations TO which
dressy women devote much attention. Ked
aud black is a favorlte union OF colors for
one of these dresses, and the new tuU-
plaited skirt has been adopted as appro-
Srlate to them. The waist rs made with
silken waistcoat, covered by Spanish
Jacket with jabot or lace.
One Of the most coquettishly pretty mt
Gle tooues of the season united garland
of roses with the entire body OF sable,
the head, with its sparkling eyes, project
ing in front.
OTHER SoIEs.
MANY variations of the Eton Jacket re-
main in vogue. but the original is so trans
figured that Il is scarcely recognizable.
Fur upon fur is poor hero dry, but ap-
pears 10 be all right in dress. The new
seal eapes have sable twills laid upon
them al around. =,
IL will be well TO remember that really
swagger people no longer consider the
Chrvsanthcmum the fashionable blossom.
The bodices of one or two recent eve
ming gowns were Of glace velvet. and they
are sure to be initiated.
II Is TO be devoutly hoped that the out
door garb proper TO the 1880 period Will
not be accepted now, Tor 1t IS nothing less
than hideous.
Silkeu petticoats are declared TO have
achieved too univer ,al a vogue TO remain
long among the really fashionable fea-
lures Of dress.
Street skirts show panels of Persian
Iamb. Others have ot-borderings Of va
rious appropriate furs.