The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-08
FRILLS OF FASHION.

The browning touch of a costume is in the
hat, and for those who wear the new
high-crowned, wide-trimmed picture hat of
black velvet, trimmed with cream lace and
feathers, there is some hope of success.
Large hats of tan felt, trimmed with black
plumes and black velvet, are also very stun
ming. Chenille, braided in with bands Of
felt, forms many Of the smaller hats, with
huted teque-shaped brims, and shot moire
ribbons and velvets in bright colors are
much used for loops and upright bows, with
snowy ornaments and feathers. Some of the
toQues are bordered with small ostrich feath-
ers turning outward all around, and If the
crown Is high, as 1t is in many of these
small hats. 1t is treated in the same way.
The purse crown is one of the novelties
and it falls in the center.
The sable boa is to be as fashionable as
ever this winter. and fourteen tails is the re-
CURED number for the latest model, which
also has the head at one end
Jewelled buttons and enameled buttons, so
carefully done that they resemble Floren-
tine mosaics, are used on both afternoon and
evening dresses. Added to these are some
novelties in celluloid. initiating old gold and
silver in rocco designs,
The latest vagary Of fashion is the addition
of padding around the hips Of dress skirts
and the promise of bustles in the near fut-
ure. little hustle at the back is generally
an improvement, but let us hope that the
large one of some years ago may never re-
turn.
Blouse waists of hannelette and silk are
still very much worn, but the color of the
skirt must be repeated in the bodice if you
would be up to date.
Red is the favorite color for many little
accessories Of dress and brown coat and
skirt costume is made very attractive by
red silk vest
The tendency in dress just now is to fit
the waists very snug and close as if they
hn
scu1ptor's idea Of a short waist and long
limbs seems to be reversed in the methods
of the modern tailor.
Loops Of broad black velvet or satin rib
bons are used for epaulet decorations on
evening and dinner gowns.
The early cool days of autumn bring out
many unique shapes in short capes and
colarettes both with and without stole ends
fur boas and neckties in various combina-
lions Of lace and velvet. One novelty is
cape Of sable cut in deep round scallops on
the bottom and around the high collar, and
edged around with cream lace, falling not
more than an inch below.
White brocaded ribbon traced with floral
paillettes is used for belts and waist trim
mings
ALPACA petticoats with ruf1es of the same
bound with satin of contrasting color,
very pretty and much more durable than silk.
you choose are of the features of Dress
and black velvet boleros covered with an
applique of white satin leaves outlined with
cord and steel, are made to wear with differ
ent bodices.
A pretty front for a red cloth bodice is
made Of ecru lace insertion, held together by
black velvet ribbon.
The latest Partisan fashion of dressing the
hair shows the chignon quite high on the
head, so much so, in fact, that it entirely
disappears beneath the crown of the hat
Waving the hair is as popular as ever and 1t
is arranged to be very loose and fluffy
about the face, and is held in place at the
back with pretty curved combs The pom
padour front is worn, and can be made be-
coming to almost every face with q few curl
ing locks to fall on the forehead.
The new combination undergarments are
very attractive with an extra belt Of pink
merino, which extends from the bust well
below the waist. This gives warmth where
1t is needed. and the pink and white MKT
ure is very pretty.
The Omnipresent Buster.
Both in the dining room and drawing room
buster should be kept hidden away IN some
tiny retreat This will be wanted for SO
many things, dust flies about in a pro-
voking manner, and always seems to settle
where it is most seen. In arranging the
flowers there is often some water spilled.
which ought to be wiped up at once: be.
sides, there may be various delicate pieces
Of china which the housewife should keen
busted herself. The niano kavS r,,tst ooro1.