Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-13

finished with sleeves and neck-trimmings
OF jetted and silver-spangled black net
and chiffon rufiies which match the VEL
vet I'm color are worn with black satin
skirts.
Lace waists over white, with short
bolero and epaulet effects OF material
like the shirt. embroidered with beads.
are very good style, and many OF the
light satin gowns have bodices entirely
covered with lace. sleeves also OF lace.
and a belt Of jewelled embroidery or
plain velvet in a contrasting color.
Lace founces, which have been trea-
sured for years. are now brought out 10
decorate the front OF evening gowns, be
ing arranged 10 cover the tablier or fes-
TONED across the front at the bottom OF
falling I'm tabot effect down either side
Lace and fur are used In combination IN
evening gowns. and one very pretty dress
Us OF pearl white Liberty silk, very fine
and only n little thicker than gavZe. The
under dress IS OF rose silk, and rows or
yellow Melines lace insertion. headed with
a tiny band OF sable, trim tho skirt,
sleeves. and bodice, which has a bertha
made OF alternate rows Of insertion ana
silk and edged with fur. Rose pink vel
vet forms the belt.
ono Of the most unusual novelties In
evening dress this season is the long
sleeve OF some gossamer material, usually
lisse. with lace embroidery scattered over
Il or lisse alone. fashioned into shape
with innumerable tucks and bouillones, a
puff at the top and point over the hand
with n lace frll This sort OF sleeve IS
especially favored for dinner dresses. and
can be made with the lower part adjusta-
bic. 20 be taken out when a short sleeve
is desired.
Pale yellow, shell pink. and purple in
every tint, from mauye 10 the deepest
shade, arc popular colors for evening
gowns. and yellow made striking by a
touch Of green Is one Of the new combina-
tons
Green gowns with violet belt and finish
are also worn. and one Partisan costume
is Of grass green tulle over green SILK,
with a belt Of white satin and black vel
vet. The satin IS arranged IN folds 20
form the upper part OF the belt, and the
velvet the lower Tho frill around the
neck IS OF black net embroidered with Jet.
The lower sleeve IS OF white silk muslin
shirred and embroidered with Jet. and tho
puff az tho top is Of green tulle.
Unfortunately for the comfort Of crowd
Ell bathrooms, long and deml trains have
made their appearance again and these
skirts are cut TO TT closely over the hips,
and gored 10 TOW out gracefully at the
back, where the fllnc+3 Is QfaWh INTO a
narrow space at the waist. II the silk Of
which the gown IS made IS not Of the
stand-alone variety, an interlining OF
light flannel makes the train hang much
better. Hair cloth IS still used as a facing
10 set the skirt out around the bottom.
Everything IN fashion which Is rich,
elegant. and expensive is comprised Ia
the seasons plan OF evening dress, but
there IS a great advantage IN this for
those who must carefully count the cost
OF their evening outfit, for IL helps the
scheme Of renovating old gowns in the
most satisfactory manner. Nets chif-
fons. and tulle can be made to cover all
the defects Of last seasons silk, and the
wide belts OF colored velvet and jewelled
laces make a Transformation IN the bodice.
Certainly. when the sleeves need not be
alike. fashion furnishes n great opportu-
nifty for using odd bits Of material.
There IS no end Of variety in thin
fabrics for evening wear this season.
Striped and plain gauzes, grenahlnes'
crepe de chine. and Russian nets In
various patterns all come in lovely coiois
and textures, and any woman who Is az
all expert with the needle can bead her
own lace and embroidery with Compare
lively little expense. Colored and white
chiTons. with detached patterns OF yelIo"
lace scattered over. make dainty ana
stylish bodices for any sort OF Six skIrt'
II the color IS carefully chosen