Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-09

Many Of the newest evening toilets show
bodces literally decorated with natural flow
ers. these usually fine, like half-blown roses.
valley lilies, volets, llacs, etc
Two-toned basket weaves Of domestic
manufacture will be used for inexpensive
walking and travelling costumes for spring.
also mohairs and French alpacas, both plain
and fancy.
In check goods the shot effects differ from
these worn last spring in so far as the lines
arr finer and run diagonally in both direc-
tlors, forming small tasteful check patterns.
Fancy ridescent twill is a very pretty
style OF dress goods 1t is something like an
English serge in weave, only there is a
delcat design on the surface and the cloth
is iridescent.
Though there has been so little snow this
season II has been white winter neverthe-
less. White wings, white furs and white
satin neck ribbons are the insignia of fashion
nc adays.
A pretty example Of cloth in combination
with silk is a brown cloth gown, with a
fancy silk waist in which green predominates,
and the wide revers-shaped pieces which
form the collar are of cloth, stitched around
the edge.
A dressy and economical way OF making
over black silk or satin gown is the addi-
ton Of full sleeves, vest and collar Of some
Of the beautiful shot and figured taffeta silks,
chameleon surahs, fancy satins, or plaided
silks.
Velvet never has been so universally worn
as it is this season, and striped, watered and
art velvets come in for a share Of favor with
the plain silk velvets, which are always the
more advantageous purchase because they
are always in style.
Among the pretty evening waists is one Of
Nile-green satin, draped with Mechlin net
and worn with skirt of the same materials
The breteles and wide belt are of the plain
satin, and braces Of roses over the shoulders
hold the bodice in place.
Among the dressy afternoon gowns of cloth
s one of dark Sevres blue, with yoke of
cyclamen velvet trimmed, with squares Of
"clair de lune" embroidery, and these trim
the stole of velvet down either side of the
skirt Mink is used for the bottom finish,
and for the sleeves and waist
Large collars of white mousseline de sole
covered with a pattern of applique lace and
trimmed around the edge with frill of mus
lin edged with lace are one of the prettest
varieties, and make a simple waist of silk
very dressy Black silk muslin is employed
in the same way, with cream lace applied
when les, white is required.
Diagonal stuffs for next season will be in
all possible variations. In cme cases the
diagonal stripes are formed by thick but
small colored tufts; in others they are in
two distinct colors. on soft shaggy ground
on which silky mohair threads add to the
out from the diagonal lines.
Fancy waists are made of Persian silk
handkerchiefs with bright red ground and
palm,eaf borders. Some are accordion
plated and finished with bows of plain satin
ribbon; others are fulled to a yoke of this
bordering, and have deep epaulet falling
over the sleeves made Of half handkerchief
giving two points to each sleeve.
Stock collars of black satin to wear with
shirt waists and thin summer dresses appear
among the novel accessories of dress. They
are a simple plain stiff band, with a large
cord of white satin on the upper edge and
made to button on to the waist back and
front. Over this is narrow black satin tie
brought around and tied in front like a mans.
The new printed velveteens are of ex-
quisite designs and coloring, and rival the
richest products Of the Lyons looms in finish
and effect. They come in Persian and flower
brocade patterns and are most useful in
furnishing a partly worn gown Entire
bodices are made of them, and they are both
excellent in effect and low in price.
White trimmings and accessories are a
special feature of bodice decoration this sea-
son. and mantle of white seems to have
fallen over the audience at the theater as you
view 1t from the balcony. White collars and
vests Of satin and lace abound and the gown
which has not as much as band Of white
ribbon around the neck with bow at the
back Is a noticeable exception.
The knitted jersey blouse so much worn
when golfng, cycling, skating, or taking any
other form CT vigorous exercise is now made
in a score of different colors and patterns
Silk bands for the neck, with corresponding
bands for the waist, are made in all colors to
match the jerseys, and impart a very smart
finish, which takes from the severity of out
line, and in fact gives it quite dressy ap-
pearance.
Among the elegant costumes worn at a
oh Of
gray Venetian CLOTH with trimmings Of mar
row sable and fine gold passementerie. There
was yoke effect of the embroidery ending in
the fur roll, and the corded silk sleeves had a
fur each side of the band. The gown was
a picture of refined and novel elegance, the
muff and toque being ensuite.
The fulness of the most fashionable sleeve
begins quite below the shoulder which Is
we'll defined under a Vandyke trimming Of
jet, lace, fur or closely set runnings, unless
the sleeve begins at the collar, in which case
the sleeve is quite fiat below the shoulder
Some of the sleeve puffs are tucked their
entire length, Others are slashed and finished
with puffed insertions Of contrasting ma
terial copying the picturesque Huguenot
sleeve in style.
While 1t is yet too early for spring hats
70 be really In evidence, summer millinery |
s. already practically decided for the season |
md fancy rough straws in a great variety
IF colors are to be worn. These are mixed |
With shot effect, in decided contrast or plain, |
md the shapes are as varied as the colors.
The brims are gracefully fiuted and the
crowns are pointed. with plaits at top, low
md square, bell shape. sugar loaf, as |
you WISH and the tricorn hat is commended |
Is especially suited to the new mode of |
Embroidery is still mark Of exclusive |
elegance, particularly the superb French |
work. wrought in special designs directly on |
he bodice, sleeve or skirt. The Cairo gold |
which are warranted not to |
arnish, are used constantly on elegant dress |
making. Some are gold alone, others are |
eweled and spangled. They are sold In |
cts, including vest, standing collar, faring |
,roadly at the Sides cuff trimmings sleeve |
APPS and revers. Gold embroidery Is also |
wrought on tan, silver, gray. fawn, black |
nd green cloth. |
To insure the perfect hang Of the skirt |
t is still necessary to wear either a moreen |
etticoat beneath the silk lined dress skirt |
II to line 1t, at least at the lower portion, |
With genuine horse hair cloth to give 1t the |
equisite support without stiffness, which is
therwise unobtanable. These Innings are
cry, pliable and comparatively light, pro-
Getting the silk lining as well as the dress
Material itself, and imparting stylish
achet to the entire toilet. Although severe
n outline the skirt is as much OF test