Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
CHAT ON FASHION.


at this time giving their attention to ball
gowns, for as the time for gayety sho rtens
more haste is made, and the dancing days
until the carnival are likely to be full No
material is gaining popularity more rapidly
than tulle, its diaphanous softenfng of lines
and its delicate coloring adding to the
beauty of complexion, furnishes good rea-
son and then, too, it is girlish and peculiarly
adapted to the dance. There is a slight
change in the cut of skirts of ball gowxs,
they are severely plain, the bed4ee is zore
ornate hnd no longes very Png, ~ juno
tioFofskirt and 6dice bel g %aby fat
tsnSings. ThsSdiffculty { Atri mining
b selicate mat bal in harI ny with pre-
Fyailing styles, ~
y 1t looks wei however, teithA pws of rib
bon or velvet, Mud some the Tile gowns
have thsentire front covefeaswith flowers.
.Aaether new idea is trimming of rows of
ribbon, threaded with beads at intervals;
sometimes in lieu of beads there are large
heavy studs of metal Ruches and fringes
of flowers still appear at the hem, and the
more picturesque the gown the more fash
ionable.
A great deal of care is being expended
upon the sleeves, or rather absence of
sleeves of evening dresses. Those deft
little drapings of ribbon and lace look sim
pie, but it is case of looks being deceiv-
ing, for those airy nothings are ar more in
tricate than the long sleeves. Frequently
the sleeve is of ribbon gathered in a pretty
shoulder knot, then fastened to a band
above the elbow, each strand terminating
in dropping loops and long ends; another is
simply loose puff finished at the elbow
with ruching of the material, half dia-
mond opening on the top of the upper ruch-
ing half the length, and at the arm-size bows
of ribbon and short plumes of ostrich
feathers. Light yellow that is almost white
by night is in fashion, and no woman of
taste needs to be told how effective is an
evening toilet in white and gold.
From ballroom toilet to mourning cos
tune is not more violent transition than
occurs in everyday life, and is therefore
permissible. Crepes, though not confined
to mourning wear. are certainly extremely
suitable, and wooden goods more appro-
pirate than any other. The death of Albert
Victor of England will make the use of
black goods mora prevalent than before,
even in America. The phrase half-mourn-
ing is not unfamiliar. but complimentary
mourning is more recent. Wherein is the
compliment would be hard to say, but
complimentary mourning gown to be worn
at a bail III Baltimore will certainly charm
the living if the dead are not complimented.
It is of pale gray satin, embroidered in
silver and trimmed with clustered violets.
For the same occasion there is another
gown made of white satin Of the richest de-
scription. The front skirt is embroidered
in a graceful design in gold, with small cut
Rhine stones worked in. The train is of
plain satin, falling in heavy folds, bordered
with z large ruching of marabouts. The
corsage, which has sharp point, is very
pretty. The gold embroidery on it matches
the skirt, and the berthe is composed of
gold fringe, marabout tips and all sorts of
pretty fnery.
Cotton crepes, says the Dry Goods Econo-
mist, are being brought out, These are in
stripes sdd figures and are made up with
blouse that do not need lining. The first
has long, round-ftted jacket back, with
belt from the side seams across the back,
of embroidery or ribbon, with the fronts
falling open over vest or yoke, and wide
girdle belt of embroidery. High sleeves,
with cuffs and collar of embroidery.
Rather full ''belr' skirt, with rufle of the
goods or embroidery at the foot.
Ginghams in dainty stripes, plaids and
checks are made in this style. The Bed
ford cordings in single and clustered stripes
are very pretty and show white or ecru
and in color, pink, blue, gray, tan, etc.
This malerial will make wonderfully
swell dress in strict tailor style, ''belI''
skirt, habit basque, with pearl buttons and
stitched edges for the trimming Some
dealers style it cotton corduroy.
The Russian blouse will appear with
many cotton dresses trimmed with an
edging and belt of insertion, cotton passe-
menterie or ribbon. The garment is long
jacket, Tapped over to the left, has only side
and under-arm seams, high or rolling col
lar and full sleeves, top and bottom, with
band cuffs or turnover cuffs of the erf-
broidery.
Buttercup satin is worn for evening
waists.
Citron yellow is a fashionable new color
for evening dresses.
Jet has become SO popular that it has
nearly doubled in price.
Trained skirts now measure four aud
one-half yards in width
Steel and silver gimps are used to trim
dresses of black Henrietta cloth.
Nail heads are used TO oiltlina the fronts