The herald., 1897-10-10

wise, and fine frillings. For the heav-
Ter fabrics, soutache and wider braids,
small metal buttorIs and velvet ribbons
are used for decorating purposes.
AS to color, the assortment is practic-
ally endless, though of the plain colors,
the preference is given to black, navy
brown, red and green, which are fire.
quently trimmed with black, either
braid or ribbon velvet, or narrow fancy
gimp. Satin waists Of single color are
very handsome and stylish. But for
general wear nothing is prettier than a
we'll chosen plaid silk which may be worn
with almost any plain skirt. neither
muses. nor spots easily and is suitable
for many different uses. Then for peo-
pie who dislike plaids, there are blocked
and checked effects, and stripes, though
the plaids are distinctive,y more fash
ionabi%
A new feature Of the really stylish
blouse is a tie Of the same goods. Many
of the more expensive waists have studs
Instead of buttons on the cuffs and down
the front, and linen collars are fire.
quently worn. AS rule the waists are
finished with plain band, or remov-
able stock, which latter retains its pop
ularity. All Of the shirt waists have
yoke and pleated back, and if the ma
terial is plaid the yoke part is Frequently
cut on the bias. Woolen plaids are much
in favor. as they are at once stylish and
inexpensive.
AS a matter Of fact, plaids are ac-
knowledged to be the leading feature in
this seasons fashions. Plaids appear in
everything, for every purpose, especially
the Scotch plaids which are emblematic
of the various clans. but some kind of
plaid at all events one must have to be
in style. House gowns, street gowns,
ribbons, chenille trimmings, wraps and
even hat trimmings all show the same
tendency and between the loose effects
and the fancy for plads, the stout wom-
en- are going to have trying time of it.
The colors Of these plaids are like Jo-
sephs coat, but blue and green combi-
nations are especially liked, and black.
white and red is also in favor. Either
of these has the advantage Of looking
we'll with almost everything.
The lorg coat has come back again
another grievance of the short, stout
woman. And the worst of it is that they
are half length and not coming down to
the bottom of the skirt. To be sure
there are few Newmarkets and ulsters,
but most of the new cloaks are half
length. Jackets are elaborately trimmed
in almost every instance, and the blouse
effect is very general indeed in the
short styles. Russian blouses and III
fact full effects of every kind are dis
tinctive feature of the fall coats. The
trimmings for these coats are chiefly
braidings, soutache and wide braid for
the simpler materials, and jet, gold and
silver braid for velvets, brocades etc.
OF course fur collars ard revers are also
in evidence, and are frequently used in
addition to braiding. as it seems impos-
eible to have this years jackets too
much trimmed.
Another fashion revived is seen in the
return of poplin to popularity. And truly
there is a great deal to be said in favor
of this material, for If it is expensive it
is likewise very durable, and like good
piece of black silk, looks we'll as long as
there is anything left Of it. It neither
muses. nor spots easily, and hangs with
a richness Of effect difficult of attain
ment in other fabrics. Princess gowns