The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-03
IDEAS TOR TMo1nen.

One turns rather regretfully from the
pretty, flmy white Fabrics which this
summer more than any other for years
has been noted for, to the costumes of
cooler weather. says the london corre-
spondent Of the Philadelphia Press"
This regret is not because we are not
promised pretty things for the fall, but
because we have a feeling that nothing
can be prettier than the frocks we are
that tickle fashion viii not soon return
to them.
For the cooler days of autumn flannel
is indicated as the coming wear. Not,
be It understood, tennis flannel with mar
row stripes on a wide ground, which Is
quite cut of date, but plain annel in
navy blue, red or carnation-pink, or par
ticularly cream, which Is always fresh
and smart in its immaculate brightness.
and is so softly becoming TO the COM
plexion whether in the atmosphere of the
fashionable watering place or the quiet
country house. Very much worn, too, is
mohair, canvas, and alpaca, and in these
materials the favorite colers for walking
dresses are dark blue, light grey, beaver.
and golden brswn. In make the skirt is
Invariably plain. with q smoking jack
et,v tight-ftting behind. and loose,
straight, ana open IN front, over a shirt
or blouse OF some pretty cstten, fine
flannel, or foulard. Tt is curious to note
how suddenly and completely crepon has
passed out of wear 1t was always a
fragile and untidy material. marred by
a speck of dust, shrunk. by a drop of
rain, and stretching In all directions.
The favor it enjoyed was ar alteration
Of taste, which endured for a season and
has passed away leaving hardly a MEM
DRY or an influence behind.
AS a kind ct set-eT to the weather.
which has given us such extremes OF
Temperature this summer we are balanc-
ing the light muslins and airy tissues by
cloth. which is very much in vogae now,
and is likely to be worn all the winter.
Meantime 1t is taking a share of the
summer demands, and at the Deauville
races skirts OF navy blue. beige or dove
grey were quite the rage side by side
with lace trimmed batistes or embroider-
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green, but it is predicted by the great
houses that the shade which will be
the distinctive one of autumn will be
that of a billiard cloth. Very few bodies
Of the cloth were worn. and the pretty
silk blouses preferred greatly frightened
up the general effect OF the costumes. as
did the gaily trimmed straw hats which
accompanied it.
For chilly days a neat little cap
matching .the skirt is provided. Another
fabric there is which is very thick and
has a surface imitatdng-or rather sug-
gesting-a short close fur. This bids
fair to. De very popular when the hunting
season, begins fer wearing when driving
10 meets, and Is very suitable for all
sorts Of sports, whether cycling. shooting
or mountaineering, as It permits of the
suppression OF any sort OF eriHsming. The
brasdsy passelnenreries, or a~pplicuss
needed fer a smooth faced or vieuna
cloth would be cut Of place upon 1t, but
it Is probable that characterization ia this
form and ernbroiderses will be much used
as the season advances.
Black passementertes, quilliHgs or rib
bons, and even cut leather a~ppliaues.
which have been despised for many
years, are among the coming trimmings,
ana Will somewhat upset the unbrokea
uniferm3ty of the fur which for SO long
past has been a part Of every dress till,
indeed, IL has come to be used with gaze
de sole Ia the height of GUNNER. The
truth is there is 10 longer any season
for any one item OF dress, and We now
pay no heed to tbe almanic. This wealth
er has long shown itself quite sndepend-
eat of II, and fashion has followed suit
Green will be the leading note of winter
wear, bat meantime blue in AL it's shades
Is enjoying ITS turn. Sevres, sky, tur-
cnosse. s~cornfiower. periwinkle, nayy-in
short. the whole scale finds Its admirers.
But black holds It's own, and shows no
signs Of disestabliahnent. A black mo-
hair, or perhaps, rathsr a canvas OF
bright texture and bold weaving. will
serve for ~shree-quArters Of the year as
the most practical and least costly Of
gowns. The skirt has very fiat pleats.
q godets at the top. and hangs very stiffy
at the bottom, where 1t just clears the
ground snfaciently to avoid collecting any
of the dirt of the street. The tight fit
xing bodice has broad revers OF ivory
silk and a dainty front of muslin, chiffon
or fealard Of cream ground. and sprigged
or slipped IN some delicate tint. This is
confined al the waist by a broad black
satin ribbon swathed rcand the figure.
The sleeves are wide and ample on the
shoulder, being drawn quite tight to the
arm in close folds lower down, and al
together 1t is IS simple and useful a
gown as one could rave.
For evening wear the wrap is small. az
q rule. A specimen noted wal In shot
mauye silk trimmed with ruehes to
match, and having arranged. as a heod
a ia Barry pelerine of lace and gaze de
sole. The Medicis collar was of satin,
covered with lace applique and embroid-
cred with gold. Fer the day time some
very smart women have assumed a cape
of doeskin or channels leather. lined with
white kid. The outer and darker skin
Sc cut out over the lining. to which It is
outlined with metallic threads. or silken
embroaderses. Made quite plainly. and
following somewhat the lines of an off
GERS regulation cape. such a wrap is the
garment par excellence for travelling
wear. 1t defes all weather.
The little touch Of cold has given
things quite q fall-like appearance, for
the last few days. The Chestnut street
promenade is already crowded. with the
usual autumn t~hrong-the women with
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