New-York tribune., 1897-12-19
VELVET TRIMMING EFFECTS,
EMBROIDERY OR BRAID SEEN ON ALL
NOvELTIES-HAND WORK PRE-
FERRED.
sAsBEs AN IMPORTANT ITEM IN A TOILET now
THE ENDS ARE EMBROIDERED IN EIABo-
RATE DEsIGNs-CHENILLiE PRINCES
AND NETS ARE SEEN.

PARIS. December TO- 1897
The desire for rich velvety effects has extended
TO the trimming department and one sees chenlLe
embroideries chenille finges and chenille nets In
great profuson. The embroideries as lovely
as taste and skilled fingers can make them. for,
although Included arltng trimmings, 10 be Teaiy
smart they must be hand-done- 1t seems pity
that embroidery has gone out Of fashion as
recreation during the last few years. and that the
majority Of women have lost their skill in con-
sequence for at no time for many years could
clever woman Go much toward providing the
extensive part of her elaborate gowns by the
work OF her own hands. Hand work is regarded as
cheap IN France but II IS only cheap by compar-
son: there ,s a considerable difference between
the price Of a machine-braided wrap and one that
has the trimming done by hand. and when 1t
comes to the moro elaborate and original IDEAS
the cost Is enormous. although the poor worker
may be giving ten hours day Of skilled WORK Tor
about fifty cents
Sonoe NJ the embroideries in vogue are alb
solutev tempting II one has any liking at all Tor
pretty work. and the stitches are really more ei-
fectve than intricate. new evening gown WIN
a price attached TO It that would represent lh'ee
figures in dollars. is Of coarse white net, hu"s
over white satin The net is embroidered IN a
smashing pattern done IN poppy-red chenille ana
paillettes The gown s simply made. with gar
niture OF velvet peoples on one side OF the ue-
coletage and looping up the left side OF the sNi''
In this case the effective but not over-palnstaH-
cost Moreover. the girl with lot OF BAH dresses
TO provide and moderate allowance with which
20 do It never considers the necessity OF using
perfectly fresh satin for the foundation OF party
gown.
A MAGNIFICENT DAY TOILET.
A recent wedding was responsible for one Of the
most magnificent day toilets that this season has
seen, and this included novel use OF chenille
trimming Velvet was the material OF the gown,
In hat had of known Ophela,
and slightly darker shade was used in the trim
ming. In this case the chenille was woven into
net and edged with chenille fringe; this was ar
ranged a shawl drapery on one side or the bod
ice. and on the skirt TO form yoke that hung
down the front in pointed apron TO the hem.
The skirt had slight train of course. arranged In
fan OF pleats. but no other trimming. On the
side of the bodice that the chenille did not cover
was arranged a fall Of yellow lace The bonnet
was a net Of purple chenille, a gold crown.
and was worn with narrow velvet strings.
SAsHES AND BOWS
sashes represent another important item in the
winters fashions that might be accomplished at
home No cheap dressmaker. even in this tasteful
city Of Paris. made a thoroughly smart bow:
and TO many women 1t presents as great an impos-
sbIlity the composing Of an epic: but for tho
woman who can accomplish Il is opened an endless
procession OF simple costumes, possessing each the
smart note that need guess is personal.
sash that is a part OF very elaborate neggee.
but which would be even more effective on SIM
pie lounging gown is scarf Of gold-colored LIB
erty satin The whole breadth is used. and 1t IL
long enough TO allow end to reach TO within a
Few inches of the hem OF the gown and the other
to stop abou. a foot above These ends are finished
with inousselne de sole ruflies OF the same color.
At the waist line where the sash meets is a two
iooped bow OF the mousseline de SOLE passed
through velvet loop.
SASH ends are embroidered In the most elaborate
fancies and chenille comes Into again. A beau
tfu stun is soft silk. covered with chenille dots:
edged with chenille fringe this makes most ef-
fectiye sash. None OF these fancy sashes give a
very trig waist Inc. but they are only worn by
1,rls and with gowns tha: do not demand 10 ne
pulled in about the waist Few fitted belts are seen
this year It is either one extreme or tho other
In Paris the theatre bonnet Is still talked o.: to
ba or not to be, or, better STILL 10 be as little
nosshIe With a very small affair naturally.
Tor the sake of beconingness. demands high
bunch OF aigrettes and feathers; but this hardly
solyes the problem OF providing clear. unobsruc-
cd view Of the stage. II one does not object 70
heavier cha peau the ynl!!ners have some charming