Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-22

round dinner frock which must serve other
functions and occasions as well.
To be really practical 1t must begin with a
black skirt, but IL can have as many as
three distinct colored waists, one OF velvet
II the skirt is of silk-one of silk, and one
OF some guazy material-tulle, chiffon or
silk muslin.
Some of the smartest OF the new black
skirts are made of zibeline canvas over
colored silk Innings. which show prettlly
through the meshes. With these silk or
chiffon bodice is in keeping, but of course
either must match the silk skirt lining in
color.
An excellent quality OF zibeline canvas,
ffty-six inches wide, can be had at 81 a yard
and with one OF the new bell models only
two yards and half of this will be needed
for skirt. For Innings there are charming
taffeta silks in pale colors at 90 cents a
yard; quantity needed for a bell skirt and
medium height figure, eight yards in a
twenty-twoinch width. II silk is preferred
for the black skirt faille, peau de sole and
moire, which is even more fashionable than
the other silks, can be had In very effective
grades from 9S cents to s1.25 a yard.
These are all about twenty-five inches
wide and in bell model, according to figure,
from eight to ten yards are required for a
smart jupe.
The bodice may have the neck cut round
or slightly square. Sleeves must be small
4 tiny gathered pun OF the same material or
lace. or still smaller affairs simulated by
punching the neck trimmings at the shoul-
ders.
A NOVEL FASHION.
Long sleeves with a low neck is one of
the latest French fads for velvet evening
bodices. The smart Parisiennes are famous
Tor their bad arms, so the long sleeve fashion
was originated to hide this defect. while
giving the neck-which Is usually handsome
"a chance to be seen.
For the rest the new evening bodice may
have basques or not, though those finished
at the waist with a high, folded belt are
most In favor.
With this a short Jacket effect is the thing
alone, bolero look OF any sort being de-
sirable, and giving jaunty youthfulness to
the figure.
For made-over materials It is also an
especially economical fashion, as several
sorts may be used.
A zlbeline canvas skirt and pretty chiffon
bodice, illustrated on this page is the first
economical suggestion.
FRoCKS FOR YOUNG GIRLS.
A pretty and inexpensive evening dress for
a young woman may be copied from the
design with the accordion plated skirt.
Here the material used is pale green surah
silk and white guipure lace but the same
effect may be gained with less expensive
materials and even prove more suitable to
demolselle. Any sort of thin laine berege.
wool, crepe or cashmere would reproduce
this little toilet delightfully."-; indeed II Il
were made In France II would be In wool,
French mothers dressing their daughters
with correct simplicity. Fine clothes for the
French girl come only with marriage vows.
For trimming. narrow black velvet is
prettiest for silk, and satin ribbon for wool.
Several rows may be placed at the bottom
OF the skirt, as illustrated, and one or more
outline the edge OF the jacket which is
same as skirt and tucked narrowly ill over
down to within four inches OF the bottom,
where II hangs loose. with frill effect.
II the gown is OF wool killed silk blouse.
the same color. may be worn underneath, a
black velvet. girdle and crush collar finish
Ing neck and waist.
In this case the close sleeves must be