The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-10

the only style of coat affected by smart
people. This loose, sacque shape anects
even the rich fur garments, and We see
no cid OF gorgeous sealskins cut after
this style, and they are becoming. too,
much more so than one would suppose,
looking at the shapeiess garments. On
some figures they are certainly taunty,
and full OF bewitching grace, while on
others they resemble a bag. All sorts OF
rich embellishments are lavished on this
particular style OF coat; the loose, plain
front presents a splendid surface for such
decorations.
A smart coat in this style saw worn
by a TALL svelte girl, with nut-brown
hair and a peach-bloom complexion. It's
material was rich melton in the most
delicious cream TINT trimmed up and
down the 'front.' and around the bottom
and cotiar with the richest OF sable.
There is a rage also for purple coats
in variety OF shapes The color is al
ways deep in tone, and rich, exceedingly.
They are enriched by black braiding, in
which Jet, beautifully cut. is often in
troduced, and by various sorts OF costly
furs.
Coats Of black velvet are made up in
this shape very effectively, decorated with
exquisite laces, rich jet, and superb furs.
The Medici collar is the one preferred on
most OF these coats; II flares so smartly,
and is of just the right proportions.
All the bows on neck lingerie and all
the pretty hnery lavished on woman's
toilet are the products of the mIlliner's
art; in the great shops the smartest OF
bows are made up free OF charge when
the ribbon is purchased there. This is
serious item In the trimming of hats, If Ii
is done az home. with the addition OF a
bird or cluster Of wings. one Of these
made bows is ali that is necessary on a
turban or small hat.
So in the making OF the pretty lingerie
for the bodices or neck Ribbon bretelles
are smart adjuncts to plain toilet when
the bows are smartly made. The ribbon
should De at least 3Tz Inches wide and OF
the now popular MORE taffeta. in black.
or any OF the pretty new colors. among
which fame or poppy red is very popular.
and arranged TO pass from the belt over
the shoulder and across the back. Elabo-
rate bows set off each shoulder. with an
other at the front point and one at the
back.
Another pretty ribbon decoration Is
shown on n bodice; the ribbon is used law
ishly, made up in dozens Of small, fiat
bows; through the centre OF each one a
small glttering buckle Is set. These bows
are put closely together all down the
front OF the bodice, with punches OF them
under each ear on the high stock. A huge
single bow OF black velvet ribbon Is worn
on the breast OF many OF the smart new
gowns. regardless Of It's texture or color.
They give a delightfully."- odd finish.
A pretty shirt waist, 10 be worn
with a tailor-made suit OF slate gray
melton. IS built OF flame red cashmere.
as soft as velvet. over flame red taffeta,
IL Is perfectly plain, save for the rows
OF stitching done In black, and the three
baby pins OF gold used to close the front,
while two smaller ones fasten the rolling
oval cuffs.
The marvellously fine new boas. with
their head and tail decorations, bid fair
TO be formidable rivals to the collarette
or shoulder cape OF fur.
The new street glove Is n reddish brown
suede heavily stitched with the same
color and fastened at the wrist by two
big clasps. such as are seen on gentle
mems gloves.
The silk petdcoat r. necessity these
days. when tho dainty linen ones seem
out OF place.
More tanfeta r. the new ribbon, used
upon millinery and all sorts OF dress
decoration alike.
The Brids's Cake.