New-York tribune., 1897-11-21

contrtved 10 quickly pleat the stuff into its intr-
cacy Of folds and this fact is explaining the reduc
ton in price that even fashionable dressmaker Is
making Blouse Jackets are made Of it. intended 10
be worn as outside garments with cloth skirts. II
must be remembered that the velvet used is very
thin and even in the case Of loose garment the
effect is far from clumsy.
One OF the prettiest models in epervler velvet
presents the stuff in a reddish shade Of maroon.
The skirt is shirred and puckered to fit closely
about the figure and the fine folds spring out in
founce about the bottom The bodice is full Rus
sian blouse, fashioned in the same manner. with
facing of high collar, and rufile about the
hips Of chinchilla fur This presents again the
combination Of gray and brown that is so fashion
able this season. Epervier velvet we also find MAX
ing sleeves cloth gowns and deal OF II is seen
In millinery.
CHANTILLY LACES FAVORITES.
We have heard great deal of Chantilly laces this
season, both of the black and the white and always
OF the real That there are excellent limitations OF
this beautiful lace in the market no one doubted,
but II was nevertheless something Of a surprise 10
be told by wel-known lace dealer recently that
the industry Of making the real lace was prac-
ucally dead. The sudden fashion for 1t has re-
suited IN putting high price on all founces. and
especially shawls that may be obtained, and one
possessing such herlooms is indeed fortunate. II
may be hoped and even expected that the few OF
the old lacemakers left will be put again at their
den fashion revive an old and beautiful industry.
This is season OF revvals We are wearing
fringes. ringets and shawls. and now 1t is whis-
pered that for the evening shall replace our
gloves with old-fashoned mtts They must be Of
real lace. and white cream, unless, perchance.
the costume should call for black. 1t is supposed
that we shall these at the theatre and opera.
and that women will welcome the opportunity Of
displaying their pretty hands and rings Perhaps
the jewellers counting on this fashion, for
they showing some extremely lovely rings that
are far too heavy TO be worn even for a short time
under gloves. Chain bracelets with monocle at
tached present novelty that they affirm has been
widely adopted by the smart set.
RUSSIAN BLOUsEs IN EVERYTHING.
Are we not bound 10 tire OF the Russian blouse?
Not only are nine out Of every ten women wearing
It In Paris to-day. but 1t is about the only model
they have show In the shops. and In the
private dressmakers. a large proportion OF the
gowns present some form Of the baggy blouse.
Contrary to epervier velvet the Russian blouse
Years. although II waited for this season to at
Tain universal popularity. Three years ago, re-
member at Doucets blouse Jacket OF caracule.
With belt Of antique silver. The garment, with the
ne style shown to-day, and we saw 1t, both In vel
vst and fur. occasionally worn Nevertheless. the
Mouse s the rage now. and II was only an eccen-
uicity OF fashion then. IL Is very pretty garment
% few, and an extremely ugly one as worn by
tne great majority short woman. no matter
Gov tiny she Is, rarely looks well In II. for, even
she have a long waistline. the fulness will only
Sccentuate the shortness Of the skirt. ] am speak
me now Of the blouse. full all about, with hip
pieces the best-known model Of the season, but II
-sesid not be forgotten that there are some modi-