The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-05-01
DRESS and DRESSING.

II poets dre Born. not made. so also are wo-
men who possess the genius of perfect dress
ing. The Empress Eugene. the Princess OF
Wales. and the Czarina Of Russia possess this
talent to q marked degree Particularly Is It
true OF the Princess. who instincttvely under.
stands what to wear and how to wear It. and 10
not governed by but governs the mode Every
busy woman is personally indebted to her for
the introduction and popularity OF the ser.
viceabe blue tweed for street wear. and every
| thin woman owes to her the grateful proteo-
ton Of the high close collar about the neck.
Ladies are beginning to wear much jewelry
in the street again. in the form Of elaborate
and const icuous bonnet pins. veil pins. clasps,
and great variety OF pins on the bodice A
faultlessly dressed woman was seen the other
day with her simple bodice closed with fash
ing diamond star that might honor Ouch.
esss coronct. which would have been pro.
nounced extremely vulgar last season. Tho
change In the mode is due to the influence OF
Russian fashions in Paris Russian women
wear quantities Of jewels on all occasions:
consequently tho fair Parisienne brings out
the treasures OF her jewel casket. and what
Paris does we do.
Very pretty onamcled buckles for wearing
with cotton gowns match the ribbon used for
the belt n color and in wear. They are IN
The oId-time snake ring has been revived
under the name Of the CLEOPATRA. and Ia now
worn BY swell girls, on the thumb OF the LETT
hand, Another stylish thumb ring is u band
more barbarous in effect can be imagined ex-
cept ring In tho nose.
Tho long Spanish Lace scarf has returned to
us again. una is wound picturesIuely about
the throat twice. tho ends reaching nearly to
the bottom OF tho dress in front.
The outside Of some Of the new poekethooks
Eepresenfs more yal VET, Than the inside White
sse and Lizard skin IN dull H0 sreen With H gold
Heart- shaped purses are newest. and in every
case the purses must mitch the costume.
Linen cuffs have been recalled into the ranks
OF fashion and wiIl wo.u with link buttons
with tailor gowns.
Sill six S,rSpes: deeply crlnklGd like those 2, e
csta 19aad and f99rdi Da
silks. with fruit or ball patterns. ale among
the novelties in summer materials
There are Lou a's xe h a sio' aranss
Izarina. lmperatrice. aud Victorian. gu big
The latest fancy is the DuchGsse DO bsr
on q level with that piece Of "nr hhat ", ~:
instead ~ being raised ana AAIshcu Nv 'io
elbow with u iounco al lace.
A novelty in bridal fansis Of Eauze WIN the
brides future initials Traced ai"hE ots boo ~
her favoritc flower. ana q 'WM w "'A no"
homo dolicutely painted IN the centre
Drsssy shoes have n too cap IN the FORM OF
shield carried out III very siiinI pSade, anu
cOlored studs set like gems FOR brldal shoes
the dSsi"n is in penrl and crystal beads. Ball
shoes snyn 40 lIne Hs,w"rk d gold over white
satin for the front and heels. ana Tor carriage
wear bnck rntunt leather Directoire shoes
with plum steel buckles are most used.
GAY Russian blouses for wearing with
coiors four inches wide. Joined with black
Gravel cross Stitches and embroidered In Q
cross stitch pattern.
A black silk petticoat brocaded with clusters
of tiny roses should be finished with fall OF
Iiack lace over green silk headed by rose
rink rurho set In wider one OF green silk;
irore has u white-lace ilonnc. over heliotrops
SIX. with several runnings OF baby ribbon in
the same shade tied frequently In rosettes
These skiits arc cut Ike u low-necked prin-
rcs ~ drrss narrowly gored and shaped TO the
ngure. and make an ideal garment for wear
neither bands nor gathers about the waist.
They can be made by the home dressmaker at
less than han the cost OF those In the shops
Seaside dresses are shown In bright Me;
phistopheles red serge and Turkey red
,otton. with Oriental designs made up over
,ilk lintpgs. and trimmed with Irish lAcs.
So q asasSI With yofssaad il's',sS