Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
BRIGHT C0L0RS IN '9S
CREATIONS IN BLUE PROMISE TO
BE VERY PROMINENT.
Come In n Greater Number of
shades Than Any other COlOr--Mil-
Iinery Furnishings-Dress Goods
Novelties in NeckWear.
written for the pispatehl

Blue will certainly be the leading color
IN the spring. sky and navy-blue, porce-
lain. fax. grayish, and lavender blues are
all represented, both in millinery, and
dress goods. Lavender-blue MADE It's
appearance this winter and few elegant
toilsttes of this shade were worn by ex-
elusive women. Consuelo, Duchess OF
Marlborough. wore such gown at her
infants christening. For flowers ana
other millinery trimmings turquoise-blue
will be given special prominence.
Yellow win be given great Importance
This yellow note has been seen In Paris
models the last few months and as 1t Is
COW manufactured in all shades from
palest lemon to the deepest orange all
complications and types may venture 10
wear hats and bonnets at least where
color sheme includes yellow. When en-
ployed for day toilettes great care must
be exercised. Red, so popular last season.
Is again 10 the fore, the begonia ana rose
shades. especially. These are for MIL
lenors purposes. For silk dress goods
there are coral and cardinal nasturtium
and maroon shades. Mauye and violet
will also have great prominence
Water and emeraldgreen shades also
that pale shade which seems scarcely
more than white with green reflections
will be used, and also some dainty gray
green's. For the remainder OF the winter
and early spring gray will be very popu-
lar. but will probably vanish as the season
for dresses is giving place TO the blues ana
lavenders.
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81 be much worn. The shades range
from bright tobacco to castor and the
slightly grayish tea colors. There are
also bright golden tints and those with a
strong hint of pink. A brown cloth gown
OF light weight with touches of yellow or
pale rose at the throat and in the nat
would be a safe purchase for those con-
templating a southern trip. Cloth is
coming more and more to the 'front.'
Black is also In immense favor, and piack
cloth skirts. IL is predicted by those VINO
know. take the place Of the olach-satih
and brocade skirts with seperate waists
last season. AS mentioned above gray
tlue and lilac, also pale-green, VIII De
fayorites.
SOME NEW WRAPS.
wrap OF green velvet had a square
shoulder collar Of Persian-lamb that
carried green velvet applications III
cornAower design outlined with metal
beads and having an irridescent eheet'
The front Of the wrap was trimmed Win
an embroidery of black over white the
eject being heightened by silver spangies.
On either side Of the strip fell Jaoot Oh
yellow tuIe lace overlaid with green
chiffon.
The combination of color shown in
a cerise velvet wrap with ermine collar
was charming An unusually large guam
tity Of fur is seen on light evening
wraps and the most original IDEAS III
embroidery are favored For instance
a wrap of Nne-green cloth was incrust-
ed with a changeable red faille in horai
design, and embroidered with stTass
metal edgngs and threads; the triih-
mings OF satin straw and shell eHecl9
reaching 20 the deep collar
Novelties in neckwear are dear 10
every woman's heart. for on the Dress
ing OF the throat and bust the beauty OF
most women depends. Genuine artists
are engaged in Paris 70 design 'hese
models. and there Is no woman so PLAIN
that she may not make herself attract
I've by judicious selection.
Our illustrations. beginning at the ieit
hand, are:
No. /. A collarette composed OF mar
row ruffteS OF Wnlte SILK musllH, AhNN-'
al upon a collar Of white satin, ana
closed by bow Of white or coiored
satin.
no 2 An exquisite high collar ana
crayat OF the new Neutrality-suspicious. vel
Vet. edged by a narrow band or chin-
ehilla. The collarette is separated IN
The back and flares outward as SHOWN.
II desired. this col.arette portion starts
az the sides and forms two ears. Inc
large bow Is finished by jabot or lace.
No. 3 Is composed of a ruche OF white
silk muslin, confined by cravat OF green
tafeta. with lace-iDished ends.
No. Is a plastron OF green tate'a,
Stimulating a vest. cut wz in battlemenis
upon a gathered centre OF mousseiine
de sole This battiemented vest may
be cut only a few INCHES vide or extend
70 the armholes.
No. shows high collar OF turquoise
velvet, bordered with a putting OF white
silk muslin. The cravat OF white SATIN
ribbon Is confined across the front ey
straps OF turquoise velvet. terminating
IN loops, fastened by small gold buttons.
No. 6. and last. is a collar and crayat
OF rose satin. striped with white SIM
braid. The orayst has two square revers'
and Is absolutely novel creation.
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