The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-03-28
FASHION NOTES.

Mutton-leg sleeves are invariably
narrowed at the wrists to suggest deep
cuff.
A very high band of velvet is worn
about the throat and fastened with
square buckle of the same width.
Small diamonds are never used to
more advantage than in the dainty
iower-wreathed brooches that are in
vogue.
. French sateens in changeable tint
ings and with simmer almost equal
to silk are among the new imports
tions.
Black flowers on colored bonnets
are one of the fashions of the day,
black violets more especially, with
green foliage.
Three large rings of cased silver set
in an ornamented vase hang against
the wall and are intended to hold
cards and letters.
Every garment that extends below
the waist line hangs in godets to the
lower edge, apparently increasing the
size of the figure.
A new material Tor party toilets
closely resembles crepe, except that
it is as glossy as satin and is manu-
factured in the most exquisite colors.
Amethyst is a favorite color and the
newest silk waists show stripes of it
with the inevitable soft velvet collar
of deeper shade to be worn with the
waist.
Many of the new bonnets are van
dyked at the edge with guipure. Chip
will be quite afavorite, and roses close
set together are introduced under the
brims.
A fad for answering social invita-
tions in verse is said to have sprung
up. To the other treats of a hostess
this will add increased danger of ner-
vous prostration.
Embroidery done by intricate ma
chine processes, but having all the
effect of handwork, is to be this year
more than ever favored, as it can be
so constantly utilized on bodices and
skirts of new gowns.
Fashion still approves all the eccen-
tricities employed in broadening the
feminine shoulders with berthas, pre-.
telles, cape collars, revers, puffs, frills
and all sorts of wide spreading ele.
gance in lace, velvet, silk and moire.
Short skirts seem to be the rule for
the spring, and we may expect to see
a new arrival in the shape of dainty
footgear if the shortening keeps on.
Especially women who go in for ath-
letic exercise, such as bicycle riding
and walking, will adopt the ankle
lengths.
Woman is natural martyr. She
dies dozen deaths in one ordinary
life from masculine point of view.
What with straps and steels and
springs and wires and belts, buckles
and bands, the probabilities ore she
has been the greatest impediment to
her own progress.
Skirts do not change greatly in style
or shape, remaining close about the
hips and haring from the knee down.
Many, when made of single width
goods, are of half circle shape, with
the single seam up the back, while
others of narrow width silk and other
material have gored breadths and
godet plaits in the back.
Moire silk petticoats are decidedly
elegant Those in yellow and pale
colors are shown for evening wear.
Dark ones for the street are stlffened
to help give the dress skirt that flare
which is so desirable. Silk petticoats
will wear much longer if they are
lined with cashmere, light quality
being selected for the purpose so not
to add to the weight.
A dress pronounced beautiful was
the result of happy idea, the COM
bining of two old dresses, tan cloth
and striped green silk. The cloth
skirt opened on front of the striped
silk. The coat bodice was made with
narrow cutaway fronts showing wide,
tight fitting vest of the silk. The full
puffs of silk for the sleeves were fin
ished with close cloth cuffs. So many
different material are combined this
season that little taste will accom-
plish wonders.