The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-10-06
FASHIONS OF THE DAY.
Picturesque Gowns and Accessories
the Correct Thing.
Town Tonnes.

Town Topics.
Perhaps the most important feature of
portant in the way OF COMFORTS the COM
plete absence of haircioth from all cos
TUNES. except those tailor-built, making the
skirts so much less burdensome to bear.
The skirts are even wider than during
the season just passed; but the ~fullness is
now s all Sns in. into t fhs f9ant ss1,s w gadeds
folds. Tiny cores at either side, Just be-
low the belt, accomplish a very snug fit
sSsr the sy hips = sn .a ahaies E se0 % lime the 5 sisss s s9
the foot, the flare being within the bind
ing, and a narrow canvas facing. .,s,a
The sleeves of the fall frocks are some
than ever, for now they are gored and
draped and trimmed. not infrequently each
seam being covered by a narrow line of
Jet or other passementerie.
A special feature of street gowns is the
heightened collar. band OF ribbon-and
1t must be of rich and heavy quality
or. wrinkle, forms a strikingly smart stock.
At the back is a coquettish bow, and in
the very chin. At first thought you would
fancy this to be the most grotesque, but,
on the contrary, it IS very quaint and
House dresses go to the other extreme.
having no collars at all. A small yoke Of
black or white lace, about three inches
deep, / should say, is set in the top of the
body and fastens just above the collar
bone. leaving all the throat bare. As the
majority OF women nave good enough necks,
IL the collar bone can be got out of sight,
this fashion will undoubtedly find favor, for
it is not a bit comfortable to have ones
throat all trussed up when otherwise COM
fortably gowned for the house. Moreover.
necklaces are again in fashion, and Pari-
siennes are wearing ropes of Roman pearls
twisted about the throat. excellently con-
cealing an ugly neck and enhancing the
beauty of a pretty one. And speaking of
pearls reminds me that i saw Mrs. Cora
Urquhart Potter wearing a very chic little
E>ronoh froQt ar lnnChPOn the other dau
which is such a pretty pattern of house
toilette that l Will venture 10 describe IL.
II was of lustrous black surah satin. with
plain. fun skirt. the bodice ending just be-
low the waistband. where it fitted snugly
all about like a middy's coat. The top of
the body had a yoke ,h OF heavy cream
front, black net. jetted, was gracefully
draped. The sleeves were formed of a big
satin puff end q g%auntlet OF jetted lace,
the hand. The puffs We're gored and the
seams outlined in jet. The only ornament
worn was a very beautiful pearl necklace.
One OF Mrs. Potter's most fetching Marie
Antoinette gowns is OF brown and blue
brocade, also illustrating a revived mode
the petticoat and redingote. The side
| paniers sewed into the lining OF the petit
coat, and the skirt is trimmed with a row
OF blue ribbon r~osettes. nuttering from
| costume is of the steeplechase shape. with
brown brim and crown, and three nodding
plumeS In 'front.', all White put the tips,
which are a sky blue, and blue ~rosettes
Identical with those on the skirt. fasten
these plumes 10 the crown.
The new hats are ali huge. save the little
turbias that are tilted low down on the
brow; but the large picture hats painted
by Rembrandt and Gainsborough are the
vogue. The brims are bent in all manner
of picturesque shapes, and ombre ribbons
and plumeB load the crowns.
| Fer the theater and opera the Marie
Antoinette hoods are worn. They are very
| large and Mid so that they will not muss
the hair. and are kept in shape by a cir
clette or narrow whalebone. Made OF gray
plush or velvet and lined with bright satins
they add piquancy 10 a pretty face, and
never fail 10 De becoming. Inc cape OF
the hood falls over the shoulders, and IN
mild weather makes a sufficient wrap.
A single jeweled pin fastens the hood ts
the couture