Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

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a very important young woman in the eyes
Of her young woman friends. She is con-
sidered to be almost fashionable herself, be-
cause she is so near the throne. But by far
the p%rettiest superstition that | have yet
heard of is the one where a single hair from
so many of these shop girls is stitched into
these very expensive wedding gowns
Fashion Notes.
The fur boa with its small etceteras is
again in high vogue.
Box coats of black or colored velvet or bro
cade are among the winter elegancies.
Bands of satin ribbon or velvet with frills
Of chiffon are used on fancy bodices.
Yokcs of satin covered with lace or en-
broidered with beads, and yokes of velvet
are just as fashionable as ever, and they help
out wonderfully in making a small bit of
material do for a waist.
Fitted bodices of seal, otter, chinchilla,
Persian lamb and dark beaver are in high
vogue this season. They are worn variously
with skirts OF velvet, ladies' cloth, satin,
Scotch plaid and fancy crepon.
An extremely chic jacket is Of Egyptian
bands of astrakhan. The front opens over
a vest of the fur. The collar is becomingly
high in the back.
Very pretty vests are made Of old-fashioned
silk handkercEiefs with variegated palm
leaves. scattered over a red ground. They
arc nrSt acc~ordion-plalteu ana aTrangeu WITH
a slight pouch effect. and are very effect
i've in a dark blue gown.
As to muffs-well, if expense is no OBJ
ject2, one may have a little one, made of
fur, to match the short walking Jacket, and
a huge one of fur, or velvet or satin edged
with fur, to match her long and luxurious
carriage robe.
used in charming taste on velvet dress and
evening bonnets in pale hues. Thus it forms
a lovely border Of dainty pink or mauve, the
only other trimming consisting OF a TUT
of sable fur from which springs a soft
silvery %aisrette.
Of black or colored velvet for the throat,
waist and wrist portion of the sleeves, from
which falls a frill of handsome lace gathered
moderately full, the widest frill falling from
the folded girdle, forming a dressy, basque
like effect below the belt.
Narrow Queen Anne belts of plated gold,
sterling silver, open work leather or kid,
with metal trimmings, are very fashionably
worn. Some Of the gold and silver belts
are almost solid and in rais-d floral designs;
others are in filigree patterns, dotted with
half precious stones, with oval or oblong
buckles to match.
Not only are immense buttons of enamel,
Rhine stone, pearl and steel, Jet and ruby,
etc, used upon coats and bodies, but like
wise small French gilt, opal, and cut steel
buttons set with tiny brllliants, cut stones In
colors of emerald, sapphire, garnet, etc.
These are used upon slashed and piped bo-
dices, laced sleeves or cuffs, and fancy
Jackets and blouses or Russian waists.
BY all odds the most popular vestment Of
the season is the sack coat in chinchilla or
rough cloth, coming barely to the hips, and
for the very good reason that 1t is not i'm
moderately expensive. A better reason COM
mend5 it. Less short as 1t Is, 1t weighs
enough for a woman 10 carry. The long
,.,o -, that xra ~ With thair fraFuhtaI -
gosies of fur and their silken luxurles of
Innings, are a load fer Sandow.
Plaided silk and satin ribbons are brought
out this season representing every clan, and
these are used prodigiously, both in mlllin-
cry and for Frightening dark or neutral house
dreYles and waists. Some of the newest tar
tans show q rich and beautiful shade of Rus
sian Napoleon, or peacock blue, mixed with
amber brown, chamois color, geranium red,
and sometimes with certain shades OF olive
and old rose. These plaids are particularly
becoming to women Of neutral type.
Bodices are cut longer in the waist and
absolutely tight fitting in the back. On some
of the new tailor made dress costumes are
pointed cuirass bodices, with an adjusted
yoke Of velvet laid on over the shoulderD, its
deep Vandyke points falling over the sleeve
puffs, with a deeper point in the immediate
back. Directly In front the yoke extends
into a wide fiat pleat that reaches TO the
Wdlst. HIS tnlIIe duJuSltDlt piece ls euReu
with a rich quality of lace about three inches
wide, and the collar is finished with turn
down velvet points similarly edged. This
yoke is also made of Dresden silk.
A new neck frill purposely designed for
a Christmas gift is a creation of black chif-
fon, black ostrich feather trimming and
bright little punches of holly berries and
leaves. The chiffon 10 arranged in a full ruche
edged with soft feathers, while the gay lit
tie clusters OF holly are caught here and
are two long ends Of the chiffon accordion
plated and finished with a curly black fea-
ther trimming. The ends reach below the
waist line and the whole neck frill is ex-
tremely effective.
~fectively used upon dress bonnets and hats
for calling, receptions ard thsater and opera
v ear. On green velvet bonnets, for instance,
two colors are used-a rich nasturtium shade
and a deep Spanish yellow n~arc:ssus with a
golden-brown heart-or on a violet velvet
we see a cluster Of shaded chrysanthe-
NUNS and a velvet rose-geIanium bloom.
Entire capots are made Of superbly colored
autumn leaves laid over brown, green or
plum -colored foundations, and white velvet |
and white chenille dress bonnets are en-
circled with this lovely foliage, with soft
set into an artistic bunch of the
same leaves.
The chatelaine bag Is seen in a variety
Of new designs for the holidays. 1t makes
4 Christmas present for maid or matron
not to be despised. In the leather bags those
made OF elephants hide are the newest. They
are mounted in gold, which combines we'll
With the delicate brown OF the leather. The