The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-03
FRILLS OF

Pink is the leading color for evening gowns,
and If it is combined with violet you have the
latest within Of fashion.
The new muff Is a small mountain in size.
One OF novel design, shown among the new i'm
portations. is made of black velvet gathered in
double frills fully two and a half inches wide.
These stand up like ruches all over the founda.
ton. and not in regular lines, but rather curved
around, giving a very peculiar effect. The
velvet has the appearance OF being gathered
i iee oniy Tines the m an r hne Of tfn the Stitches htasu 10 S Show se'I a
knot of lace and a bunch of violets trim one side.
One OF the latest novelties in gold trinkets Is a
little fan chain, fastened at the side of the belt,
from which a very small fan is suspended.
floral applique, made of silk guipure and braid.
Jet, too. Is very conspicuously mixed with en-
b%roidery.
Lace is universally used this season on both
light and dark gowns. We have lace vests, lace
cravats, lace bows in our hats. and lace every
where that 1t can be arranged with good effect.
Lace gowns OF every sort and kind are fash
ionable. White Brussels lace in a very simple
design, made over white ~taffeta. and plainly
hemmed at the bottom. makes one of the pretty
new evening dresses. 1t has long transparent
ing draped around the shoulders.
Moire poplins and MORO velours are to be worn
Crepe de chine. trimmed deliberately with
black Chantilly lace in applique, makes charm
ing dinner dresses.
Light colors in cloth are the correct thing for
afternoon and reception gowns. and all sorts Of
jewelled embroidery on bright velvets are used
as q INNING
Plaid hosiery is attractively displayed in the
shop windows, and every conceivable mixture
of colors is represented in this article of dress.
III ~ w. atny and Nvnn1 pi1l avid ala III x-Dn1
silk, and cotton to suit every shade of tempera-
ture.
Handkerchief, for those who have dainty
tastes and q desire to be fashionable in all the
little accessories Of dress. are very plain, beau
tifully fine and sheer in quality. and finished
with one; two or three rows Of hemstitohing
corner.
French women claim credit for a clever de.
vice for decreasing the apparent size of ths alb,
domen by fastening their stocking supporters
on either side of the corset steel directly in
front. This holds the corset down and well in
place. and has the additional advantage Of do.
Ing away with the strain on the hips caused by
fastening the supporters at the side.
Pearshaped pearls are the fancy OF the mo,
ment. and. Of course. they are rare and expen,
give. having increased in price in proportion
as they became IN demand. The pure whiteness
OF the pear! Is hest preserved by constantly
wearing it or keeping II in the sun.
Silk fringcs, cspec ally in the narrow widths
are used for dress trimming
The new poke bonnet is a dream when il
frames a pretty face. 1t Is n rare specimen just
at present, but it is here, made OF velvet, bott
shirred and PLAIN. with a medium high crown
and a medium wide brim. which disappears en-
tirely at the back. and trimmed with feather.
and q rose or two tucked inside next the hair.
n,s,1oa both ~ a. hoot. - -
prophesied in the near future. SO VIC can con
template the prospect Of a transformation il
our figures. which will at least have the meri,
OF giving tho realistic French touch to gu,
fashions. Large hips are a necessity with tn,
wish to make them the latest mode.