New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-11
NOTES on DRESS.
SUGGESTIONS FOR TIE SPRING.

A couple OF gowns which a well-known dress
maker has Just completed for customer who Is
about to go to Florida for the months OF Febr-
airy and March might serve as suggestions The
first OF tcru crtpon. the upper part Of the
waist being made entirely Of white insertion
black satin finished with black satin collar. \
drapery OF the crtpon. hung In fods over the very
boufante sleeves OF the same material was brought
loosely the heart. and finished with "A
knot with cords. the figure showing to full adj
vantage In the perfectly fitted insertion guimpe and
pointed bodice OF the crtpon. which turned sharply
up on the hips. exactly like the Columbia collar
which has been universally worn this winter on
outside jackets. \ very long pointed overskirt OF
the crepon slightly raised at the hips was borlerei
with Il band OF Insertion black. and reached
nearly 10 the hem Of the black satin pet,icoat. which
made perfectly plain with no trimming.
\ morning frock simplicity itsel; II was
made Of washable silk OF a delicate shade of pink
the body edged with real lace and crossed Zen sur
pllcc" a rloatcd chemsette Of very fine white
linen lawn. the style of the gown depending on the
gracefully drapcd sleeves. These We're hung. 20 -
ing haIf way from the shoulder to the elbow where
the fitness was gathered up again. falling slightly
white groserain ribbon finished the waist and
crossing behind knottel carelcssly in front tho
which was gathered up behind and fen In two
broad. long sash ends over the tucked underSkirt
Nearly all the new cloth dresses that
just now have some sort OF basque over the hips
\ favorte pattern IS the short ripple" nounce
that is cut in circular shape. with 10 scam at tho
side and opening from, and back This may be
made entirely separate from the waist 90 which It
il ioincd by bolt Short IA, tabs Of cloth are
also popular on the tliior-mad" gowns. which are
as elaborate this season as those from me df'sS-
maker. having quite lost their character Tor So
verify and simplicity.
BLACK molra rromiss - be- in high favor this
spring and comes IN many new and rrh designs.
black more skirt made perfectly plain IS one - the
most useful things m3slnahlc. and an Oh lack"t
with sleeves and br"tcll's ~ moir@ antqu" may d"
made 10 look very smart indeed Very narrow
white guipurc or black JET or q combination VI The
two the trimmings n rcgle
So much latitude Is allowed n the Interpretation
OF the present fashions that even exaggerated
picturcsqucness viii De- quite permissible Ia sum
fabrics. the inexpensive materials and lovely
coloring giving scope 10 thu most original conccp-
lions one way of making striped skirt IS %
have the front scanned $50 that n viii form sharp
Vandykes. this being repeated upon The bias back
widths. The evolution II the sleeve FOR the last
two years has been quite an interesting study
Commencing with few gathers a, the top It has
become more and more elaborate. until now II
would seem tha, il has reached It's acme OF prom
incncc It is now the keynote ~ the gown. AMI on
s,urn. tannuy The hirh shoulder effects when
made some women look ridiculous have given
place TO lower Arrangement which. although qulte
the width coming Just below tn" shoulder instead
OF above II.
quite too delicious" article FOR driving even
walking In very cold weather Is black satin skirt
lined with eilcrdOwn and soft yellow SILK; this IL
one OF Doucet's latest importntons This delightful
garment Is "as light As air and warm as toast. ac-
cordng to the account OF its fortunate possessOr.
Tightly fitting fur undcrvests over which is worn
n velvet or cloth waist cut In surplice. back nrd
front are becoming very popular and. as they need
not come entirely to the waist. are more becoming
TO the figure than the snugY fitting short fur
Jackets which are OF AT the waist. Eton fash,
ion and which have been good deal worn this
winter These scIni-fur garments are very pretty
and BECOMING and combine warmth ana style while
avoiding the ungainy look OF a fur Jacket
Ribbons will be more popular than ever for TRIM
ming summer dresses they say, now there are sev-
eral novelties among them. perfectly lovely"
ga sh ribbon is sim enough 10 stand alone, and has
tiny bouquets Of flowers powdered over a white
ground Ike the exquisite lrle sprigs on old 1Dres
den china The same design in black gros grain Is
also very effective. and another pretty novelty Is a
ribbon with "A long white lace edge.