The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08

anese Grape accordion plated, and in the
front fall of accordion plating from
throat to foot, held In at the waist loosely
by golden chain that started from under
the arms. There was a rose plated ruflie
of the brown, lined with pink around the
i back breadths. and short pulled sleeves.
The third one, which is pictured on the
left, had u simulated Spanish jacket in
front over a vest OF pearl gray india silk.
The entire skirt of this was accordion
plated The Spanish jacket in the back
became Vatican plat and formed a train
falling a quarter Of a yard Oh the floor
Short pulled sleeves to this also. The dark
green Jacket and tram were wrought with
silver oak leaves and ac0rns.
1t is not absolutely necessary that a lady
should put on an elaborate tea gown in the
afternoon, even if she does expect friends
TO an informal or formal tea. 4 dress such
as friend Of mine wore the other day is
quite proper. 1t was OF black brocaded
satin in the skirt, with corsage cut in tur-
rets Of black velvet and position Of the
same, and opening over q vest Of the bro
cade. The sleeves were of velvet, leg o.
mutton shape, with silver buttons. The
whole gown had a quiet distinction about
u that made it much admired.
Visiting her that day was lazy IN one
of the new Polish costumes. They differ in
many essentials from the Russian costume,
and 10 my taste are more graceful This
particular one was made of thick camels
hair in indigo blue. The basque was tight
fitting and had dark blue collar bound
with gray fur astrakhan. 1t fastened on
the left side with frogs and loops The
sleeves were Of basket work in blue and
black. The skirt was demitrain, slashed
on each side over a velvet underskirt, the
whole bound with gray astrakhan. The
hat was tricorne of dark blue velvet and
black plumes, with rhinestone ornaments
There is to be a costume made in dark red.
patterned after this model, which looks
more handsome made up than any picture
can show, and it gives a sort Of piquancy
to any face.
Recently have noticed tendency among
our best dFessers TO endeavor TO get rid OF
the ugly and awkward looking cloaks and
coats OF exaggerated fancies in capes and
yokes and other overlooking and take to
exceedingly quiet cloth walking jackets OF
exquisite quality, with absolutely no trim
ming upon them, and yesterday saw
sealskin walking coat that was SO truly
elegant that / cannot refrain from noticing
II. and also presenting it, to show how much
bandsomer it is than the ungainly wraps
and garments we have been wearing. IL Is
nodded 10 the figure and has shawl collar
of sable. with fringe of sable tails around
the arm. This model reproduced in velvet
or plush or matelasse, with the fur collar
would be very handsome.
A stylish English walking suit recently
made by a fashionable English tailor is an
other straw that shows that all women 40
not care for the present styles and have
courage enough to break away from the
popular craze. -.
This walking suit WAS made OF thick
corded barritz the skirt quite PLAIN ana
the coat made to fit closely to the figure IN
the back. The front had a loose Vest OF
gray bcngaline, with a narrow ostrich oanu
eronnd tbe neck The sleeves have "a loose
nuf at the top and i've rows OF JeO pefN,'
around the forearm. The hat IS OF black
velvet and gray satin ribbon. II the weath-
a.. sbould be very cold a short cape OF fur
would be sufficient
A very neat and pretty morning dress DO
Ion0ino TO the sister Of this same Iaay
nleased me greatly. IL was OF cheViot
striDed white and green upon gray. AROUND
the bottom was a velvet band plated IN
clusters Mt Sd. n distances. velvet plas.
49, 49," soroe MATE LEROY.