Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15
Fashion Notes.


Buttons ARE u-,n uSc0 Is a dress trim
ming and as many 800 tiny ones are dis
tr.butyd on one gown,
The dainty ticking now shown for pillows
and mattresses can he utilized artistiCally
for bed drgpary as well,
The sweater worn under her macintosh
cape wiki a rough skirt comprises the up
to-d5te girls raiuy-day outfit.
The latest thing in wells is sluare-cornered
instead Of round, and made OF fine black
net with wLite spots.
The most approved felt hats are ventilated
by a row OF Sits IN the crown. bands OF
velvet or ribbon can be passed through
them.
White silk vests too, with mirror velvet
rcvers are considered quite the thing for
q finish, and lace often appears on these
rough cloths
Among the eleganCies OF underwear is the
corset and skirt Of brocaded silk to match
| The most popular corset is very short in the
hips and low az the top.
The small empire puff is a popular sleeve
| for evening gowns. Wire is sometimes used
to make il stand out enough to hold the
cape trimming around the neck
Paris still prcccribes our modes, and ac-
cordinC to all the latest fashion budget
| trimmed skirts are gaining favor and over
skirts are promised in the near future.
a drapcd belt and 4 collar OF black satin
| with points OF velvet standing out from the
| neck, complete the combination, and as black
/ pTedomtnates IN the material, the effect is
charming.
Real jeweled pins will be much worn in
/ the hair this season, and Will also be seen
| on evening bonnets and dress hats The
! odder the pin, the more it is priced and ad-
| mlred
Very pretty evening capes are made Of
! chine silks in dull artistic shades with
| black velvet, flowers over them and
! trimmed with black fox and jeweled trim
ming, which repeats the color in the silk
The newest belts are OF gold gallon. with
an oblong enameled buckle Other pretty
| belts are OF gold, embroidered with tur-
| quoise or Of chine galen, which has q faint
1 IatteTn OF rose and green running through
| IT,
Loose coats or black velvet are very sty-
| lish on the right figure. but for these who
! canno; wear the shape there are little jack
! cts Of velvet fitted close on the shoulders
| and fuiled just a tri1e az the waist into an
! embroidered belt.
Collar bands, as well as vests are q pretty
/ fourlshing feature Of the gowns this sea
son, and they all kave some sort Of frill
extending all around the neck or across the
back, commencing just in front Of the ears.
black satin collar hand with pointed
pieces q bright velvet narlng out at the
| side and a short. close bow Of satin at the
back is very becoming and useful, too when
lace is too dressy, and the velvet pieces
can be cut in any shape suited to the face.
The rather eccentric fgd for wearing live
insects Is jewelry seems TO be increasing
and the japanese terrapiu is announced ac
the latest victim. II is reported that the
terrapin are being sent out Of japan by
thousands TO meet the demand in Paris and
New York.
One stylish gown Of black, green and
white mixed novelty goods has a fun vest
Of thin white silk with two tiny knife plat-
ings down the front, and on either eide
HnF f,rfr tad fpII Igy
of petuuia red velvet.
Vests OF cream lace over white satin are
quite as fashionable as they were last sea,
son. and a pretty addition is a two-incl
band of velvet which forms a pretty con
trast with the material OF tke dress, down
either side. coming out from under the
edge OF the bodice and fastened down by
| three fancy buttons above the bust on each
side.
The fashions in gowns just at present are
| decidedly pretty and moderation except in
| expense rules the day, but the diminishing
sleeves and skirts make the future In fashion
seem rather uncertain, and the prospect q
| finding a handsome gown all out OF style In
two or three months is not pleasant for any
one but the dressmakers
The new NUTS are very large this season
and those made Of velvet and brocaded silks
! are rounded like sack az the lower edge
| and trimmed with velvet bows, bands OF fur
and yards OF cream lace. Ruches OF Eauze
! ribbon and artificial flowers are another dec
| Grafton and birds with outstretChed wings
appear on some Of the mouGon muGs,
Blouse waists are as varied and seemingly
| as fashionable as ever, and the zouave -four
| isheE in every possible form, Ornamental
| jackets OF lace and beaded nets can be pur-
| chased In the stores all ready for use over
| different waists. and very pretty ones arc
made OF black lisse laid In folds and finished
on the edge with q plated frill trimmed
| with narrow black satin ribbon.
The newest silk petticoats must be very
wide. and so made as TO be full and fluffy,