Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
A GROUP OF THE LATEST STYLES.

figured mulls are materials much In favor.
The little skirts are gored and hung
loose over silk Innings; the ribbon, II mar
row, is gathered through the middle ana
put on in ruches. Then on the bodice
which Is either high or only slightly cut
out TO give the tiniest glimpse Of young
throat. there are all the deep girdle et-
fects that distinguish grown-up frocks.
Narrow black velvet, or narrow ribbons
crossed i'm lattice-work, and forming an
entire blouse over another color. Is IN
other pretty fancy for childrens party
frocks.
All tea-kettles for afternoon tea have
wrought-ron stands Of some kind. The
FURNISHED ones are considered nicer, ospe-
cially those that hang from crane that
stands on the floor
The veil and the couture are after all,
the most important part Of the brides at
tire, for all white gowns are pretty much
alike except TO the bride. who always has
and always will nurse the Illusion that
hers is absolutely unique. There Is one
stereotyped way Of arranging wedding
tresses in France. The hairdresser crimps
every lock of the brides hair with hot
irons, then it is rolled away from the
forehead over a high puff and arranged
high on the head i'm rolls and coils That
are wonderful to behold. But wearing
ones hair in ones favOrite old. every
day way is considered by many i'm better
taste. Dressed for her bridal, with her
page and maid of honor and her lovely
robes falling around her. the bride IS
fairy princess.
The fashionable halrdressing Is still
back from the face, and this gives abun-
the veil and its loops and puffs. The
social status Of a bride is often deter
mined directly by this veil, held. as it is,
in front by Jewel. for upon this gem
hangs the tale of fortune. IL one inn
mense stone. mounted showily It means
comfort. If a meek little cluster IL means
not quite as much, and If tiara IL tells
the story Of great heiress.
There is a firm making lace wells. each
one separate in pattern. None is ever re-
peated. and so the rich old family lace
can be purchased with no trouble at all,
without fear of seeing IL duplicated. The
well OF Eugene" IS passing away or IL
has been sold once too often. but there
are lace designs that are 50 sheer that
spiders web is coarse compared TO them.
Such a veil is used for a drapery upon a
bodice front at the after receptions, then
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With the palest and thinnest. and even
white tulles, spangled headings win be
used with mink and sable fur for trim
mlngs. At the shoulders OF the bodice
several tails will mingle with the light
sleeve drapery, while a wide belt OF fur
may distinguish some smart model that
bears the name Of great maker.
Fur, as both lining and trimming. also
appears on the arrest evening wraps. y
waist-length cape, stamped by Paquin and
exhibited by a smart Fifth-avenue shop,
was realized in pink silk muslin over a
second cape of Russian sable. This, how
ever, appeared only in the lining, which
was covered closely at the outside with
pink satin; then over this hung loosely the
muslin cape itself. Here a little dwelling.
for that bit of muslin frivolity was some
thing to make the mouth water Ii was