New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-22
NOTES ON DRESS.
THE BLACK COSTUMES OF THE SEASON
SOME CHARMING FRENCH GOWNS
DRESSING THE HAIR
CvtJrr DPEN'S FROCKS

CHILDREN'S FROCKS.
The black gowns looked altogether the most chic
and distinguished" madys verdict after the
Horse Show week was over; and certainly the hand
some women who black scored this year dis
tinct advantage. Perhaps 1t was the violent and
oftentmes dlsagreeabe contrasts in many OF the
costumes which made the more sombre garments
noticeable perhaps 1t was because they happened
to be worn by particularly good-looking women-it
was the universal comment, How well they
looked An imported gown, worn by a we'll
known beauty, of silk crepon. the skirt very
wide and full and lined with taifetes, and trimmed
with ietted bands of black velvet which covered
the seams Of the front breadth from hem TO waist
The bodice was cut blouse, with three jetted
bands front and back the sleeves were cut with an
immensely full puff. caught up In the middle from
the shoulder half way to the elbow with jetted
velvet band the belt and collar being Of white
satin ribbon. with full bows.
French artists seem TO have taken to white satin
ribbon, con amore. this season Another very
stylish black costume sent over specially Tor tho
suspicious event by Roedntz, was OF dull sun
burst" MORE made perfectly plain, with the ex-
ceptlon of a white satin yoke Gnade low and round
in the neck curved the bust. and covered with
a pattern OF black jet beads). and a white satin
collar and belt, the latter finished with japanese
bow In front
4 pretty frock by Doucet. which was worn by a
dark haired debutante was combination OF Color
indeed but so softly and artistcaly Blended as to
seem almost one tint. 1t was dress with an extra
full plain skirt of light-brown crepon. fastened on
the side with four jeweed buttons The sleeves
were OF the same material to the elbow, wnere
thev we're met by long tan-colored giants de suede
The bodice was cut open from the shoulders to the
waist and filled in with gathered chiffon, OF
male pink hue with green velvet revers. iaid on
backward and forward, to the waist over the
sleeves were deep vandykes Of guipure, the sleeve
puffs being also finished with the same vandykes
AZ the elbow A broad green velvet belt with a
wide buckle. encirclei the waist. below which
box-pleating of the green velvet, from nip 10 MP
at the back, gave the effect of short jacket Inc
wearer OF the pretty little costume had ner p!ond
hair very much pulled, and a broad Marie An
tonette hat was tilted over the facs nearly 10 the
eyebrows This hat was Of green velvet. ana was
trimmed with Dresden patterned taffetas ripDoh'
pale pink velvet flowers and green chiffon.
Really exquisite embroidery gives air OF great
,ehnenent 10 some OF the costumes. dainty
little Partisan frock has skirt of silver gray poph'
plain and faring like most OF the skirts OF the
season and A silver gray crepe de chine blouse, with
full. puffed elbow sleeves over this Is co-let Oh
silver gray satin, cut open In front with point 'ha'
reaches the waist on either side two points over the
sleeves and rolling collar covering the sides and
the back of the neck leaving the front open. This
collet Is covered with fine pattern OF lines ana
scroll work embroidered with tiny punctured DIS OF
pink cord. The effect Of this embroidery anu ue"-
cate co.oring of the tout ensemble IS really Lovely.
Nearly al of the new jackets are cut snort win
fitted and ripped back, the front cut slightly longer
and generally loose Many have the seams covered
with braid passemonterie or black satin piping,
which look very well indeed. costume by Roune
OF plaid mata,asse cloth. with a bue velvet bodice
has Jacket to wear with II OF beige cloth cut Win
ripple back full front. and fur collar. The sleeves
are ike all of the sleeves shaped Ike Dai-
loon with a number Of cores. and they have IN tnls
u-t4 fh
of the cloth pointed and graduated and stitched
over each seam. ,,
Ostrich feather capes are one % the seasons novel,
tics The feathers are even combined with fur anu
velvet in some of the newest mantles. ON very
handsome and recently imported wrap OF black Nt.I
vet embroidered with jet, square yoke'
with fur has deep fringe OF costly black ostlCl
nIimes All around giving very broad effect over
the shoulders The edge Of the cape IS also Dofieie
with fur. the fringe. however. in TINS instance oe"s
Nearly every American girl in Paris makes visit ISL
to Francois the celebrated cciffeur, ana mas her
hair done" I'm some new ana presumably Deooms,n7
manner 1t Is very easy to disrheu,sI i fber ex
and "undu.ee' heads whch quiehy Ios' ne, s,art
aggeratei dimensions and subsiie into ess start
ling American adaptation. DE American ailes, zeE
viii not to.erate big heads sti an Nmeteal,% i
disciple of the French artist re ladies' here IKE
everything small and neat In Paris JUS Jus, nov low
everything Is pompadour not crimped arr ne 1s
fashion OF last year. but slightly waved or II
the face can bear IT, quite dS s d Se prominent MILL
ners "n wearing one OF Nrots or teb4urg char m
hat and the nair should Always he con lde'e' @S eo'
ponent parts OF the same coHeure 1900,
The little maids from schoo4 nave som" ecir.
ingly pretty frocks this season, The Marie Louise
blue which has had ately decided reVNai. Is won Won
dcrfnlly becoming to haxen-haired. bue-eyed chill
dren. \ little dress of Marie Louise que cashmere
which is very simple but eNquisteIy maze 10y hdnu,
has a broad pleat reaching from the neck 10 the
waist aid over the loose bouse corsase. which mas
the ifulncss the shoulders shocked 20 tne uePth
of savera inches on either side Of the peat TO smu-
late yoke. This shocking also confines me III ness
the ful. puff sleeves for couple OF Shcs on tie
shoulders Tho skirt Is cut pain ana rather harlnS'
and l. lined with blue taffeias, ana DreSien IT'D
bon poudre with blucts. forms the co lar anu pelt
Another e0ua IS chl.dshy pretty rock IL or dark
navy blue alpaca. with a broad sailor collar or dark
red CASHMERE finished with ruiiic OF sort red SILK.
the W mo red Tx forming full sailor Knot In front
and A bolt which IL also finished with sailor knot
the side.