Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26

An evening gown that is very lovely TOT
this young matron has been evolved from
her wedding gown OF white satin
duchesse. Down the front from the low
round neck fall three plalts OF brocaded
satin. with two slender panels OF ac-
Gordon plated chiffon between them. Tho
neck Of the decollete bodice Is a slightly
pointed yoke OF pearl embroidery. and
on each side falls "A Jabot Of lace con-
tlnued 20 the foot. on the outside OF tho
elbow sleeves. which grow wider toward
the elbow. are wide piaits Of the brocadc
\ necklace OF pearls is the sole yestige OF
Jewclry needed 70 complete the charm or
this gown There was nothing especially
striking about an informal dinner bodice
OF white satin brocade with ripple back.
loose straight front Of plated mouselnc
with ribbons across the bottom plated
In straps across the bust OF velvet ribbon.
lace falling from under the ripple sides
and back But there Was q house gown
in the collection Of new gowns for this
fortunate young grande dame that is
idyilic. II Is Of rose silk accordion plated
throughout, with a twO-inch smooth piait
down the front. set or with rhinestone
buttons. Tho sleeves are Of black velvet.
incredibly full; they are gathered where
the arms eye seam would naturally come
under narrow band OF jet, and then the
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fe which forms a Modd collar, and
curves Oh tho bust ike Jacket front
on each side. There is standing collar
Of crumplcd lace inside the velvet and
"A fali Of cream lace shows below the
velvct-frilied Iouave drops 10 the waist
line. Without any exception this IS the
Iarnuest, most novel house gown l have
seen anywhere this season.
\ BRIDES JAUNTY TOILET
Apropos of jaunty effects. saw one at
Columbn's to-day IN "A toilet worn by Mrs.
Ilollason. a bride OF a few months. daugh-
ter OF Sir Frederick Howard. She Is
medium blonde with an unoxcoptionable
figure, neither tall nor short, but making
up IN carriage for any want Of length Of
line which carping criticism might suc-
gest. Tho cloth of her dress was a blush
gray, with diagonal lines in black coming
70 tho surface al over u. The skirt had
not a bit Of fulness about the hips, but
feil in rippiCs az the back and sides.
What the under bodice may have been r
DON'T know, all l saw. As yOu viii see in
the sketch, was tight sleeves above the
elbow, and fare cape. with an over
lying cape OF black lynx: this tapered
to n point al the waist Zine, ard ended
In two long boa-like ends. which were
tied carelessly, and zen whittier they
would. There WIS a ncckbani of the
same fur, and tho foot and wrist bands
matched. The fur on thc front Of the
cape left a narrow wedqe-shaped rlastron
visible, which IN place OK the almost IN
eyitabe white lace over satin was, for
wonder. and prcttily 30. made Of
rather pale-blue velvet. Tho hct was a
curious Napoleonic model. shaped 10 make
it very becoming, covered with black vel
vet, and having some bluCd jet faulty
drawn under the full crown.
Another smartly-gotten-up shopper who
dropped into the English pastry cooks
place, on Rue Cambon. had her frock
quite enveloped IN long, double breasted
cloak. with cape, which suggested great
warmth. II was a rather heavily twilled
blue cloth. with n light "coachman's"
shade in the background The coat and
cape were both finished. as you will see
to give the effect OF there being three
cloaks and three capes. by the intro
duction Of a layer Of light cloth the
tint Of that in tho background NJ tho
blue. Stitching finished the edges and
huge buttons Of pierced pearl. The
chapeau was youthful compilation %
feathers and velvet, upon a furry beaver
or the coachman's drab shade, the foa-
theirs being black.
4 COSTUME WORTH COPYING.
The Duchess de Luynes was the pref
test woman Of the younger m0ndalnos
whom l saw az a chlisteung-party last
week. The sketch gives 4 good idea OF the
lines. but nothing at an OF the recherche
effect OF the gown. The yoke. ccinturc,
and simulated petticoat gave the appear
ance Of an under robe complete of white /
MORE. very rich and giistening. The |
draped skirt, the elbow-sleeyes, cape !
epaulerte, and upper part Of the bodice |
were OF white velvet, printed all over
vita lace design In new gold and royal
blue bands OF blue velvet being used for
borders. and the flare collar above the
close band. The hat was OF white velvet,
with white feathers. white satin rbbonl.
and diamond buckle.
The cape In Which the Duchess drove I
% the precious infants naming-party I
was OF sable for fho lower third Of It's I
depth, with tails pendant al intervals al /
around. The upper two thirds were Of vel /
vet, brocaded upon a satin ground, white /
upon blue, with great clasps across the /
front. two sets Of them, rhinestones, and /
sspphires. The cape had no fulncss about |
the shoulders, but set out Ike a half /
moon in every direction at the bottom /
The fare collar was OF the FUR
Speaking OF little people, their clothes /
are perfectly beWltching. such a delicious /
little frock for O. or 6-year-old as saw /
to-day, made Of delicate gold-colored /
stun, one OF the 'accordIou-plisses" from 1
Parties rue de Ia Chausse dAntin for /
guess. for they have there the most |
wonderfully pretty fabrics The frock had |
a little full waist and full skirt, and over /
the waist harness made of rich golden J
brown velvet in bands, piDed with the /
light gold. The straps went across the 1
waist and round the sleeves, and the CT 4
feet was that OF a velvet bodice cut away /
20 a mere skeleton Of one. with the soft
poufs OF the festhory yciicw STUFF coming
through everywhere. The neck was
tiny double pun, sleeves. ditto Tor
chid's party what could be prettler than
one Of the dainty. dellcalc Dresden silks,
with minute rosebgds on On ivory ground,
made Up in the same fashion, with straps
OF pals-blue cashmere, p.pcd with ivory
silk? / II answer my own question-n0-
thing FOR l saw one such, and it Was
charming.
Fichus on everything. Tho beautiful
velvet cloaks OF the children arc protect
e1 for the very young youngsters with
hchus OF fine muslin lace-trimmed, which
can be Numbered and kept fresh, or re-
placed by new ones.