The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-17
AUTUMN FASHIONS.


in Ladies' Dress.
1t is too early yet to predict with GER
tainty what all the styles for next au-
tumn and winter are to be. but there are
some straws which show the way the
autumn winds will blow, and women
of keen observation already are noting
some of the signs. Braiding will be
one of the new fashions. and even now
is seen on the summer gowns. A gown
OF pale yellow pique has the broad col
lar of the EtOn jacket mass of white
soutache braid, put on in a most intricate
pattern, and sewed only on one side, so
that it stands up in distinct line.
Among the smartest gowns is a trous-
seau that one of the summer brides is
displaying a gown of dark butchers
linen with the body of the waist covered
with this same braiding. The blouse
front is exceedingly graceful in the
way it hangs. and the pattern of braid
ing is so cleverly arranged that it gives
a long line, and does not cut the figure
as an ordinary braided waist sometimes
does. On the more elaborate cloth cos
tunes broader braid is laid on in rows
an inch apart, sometimes entirely
around the skirt, again only on the side
breadths finished with small cricket
buttons at either end. This braid is
lived on to the sides and is laid fiat
on the material.
Braiding is pleasant work, and it is
possible for a woman to braid waist.
gown or jacket, so that it will look
as though turned out by professional,
/ if she has the pattern carefully stamped
/ Black cloth costumes braided in the
, front breadths. or with front breadths
plain and side breadths braided, are to
be among the winter gowns. while
brown with green braiding will again
| be fashionable.
The Turkish jackets, heavily braid
ed in gold and finished with ball fringe,
| are occasionally worn with summer
gowns, and over the full blouses of
white chiffon are exceedingly smart.
/ These jackets are sleeveless, and the
soft folds of the chiffon or mousseline
de sole are in pretty contrast to the
heavy cloth and the gilt braid. The
Turkish braiding is. of course, very
much more elaborate than any other.
and is sewed so that the fiat effect is
presented.
The cloth waists next winter are to
have the body of the waists braided
and the sleeves plain. This will give
much the same effect that having the
waist of lace or chiffon has done, and
cannot be called an absolutely new
idea; but it is a becoming style, and so
is bound to be popular. although many
women prefer the pointed braided vests.
with collar and cuffs to match; when
the latter style is chosen. the braid is
put on velvet, and gives much richer
look. The odd contrasts of color will
Gle out by this means, it is said, but that
remains to be seen.
Cut-work and appliques always are in
fashion when braiding is. and lace is
appliqued on the most homogeneous of
materials. Laid on satin, the rare
pieces of old point show to great advan-
tage. but it does seem like vandalism to
see lace on some tawdry cotton gown.
laid over bit of odd-colored silk, with
out any apparent reason. For instance.
an apple-green muslin made up over
white tatfeta. smart looking. to be sure.
but of quite inexpensive quality. has a
trimming on the waist of real valen-
ciennes lace appliqued on green silk in
long points, sewed down to outline the
figure most becomingly. Lace is always
so beautiful it seems a pity to use it
in such fashion, and to cut it so ruth
lessly as must needs be done to make the
Jacket effect.-IIahpers Bazaar