The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-10-10

Jacket shapes, basque bod1ceS, blouS-
es, round waists and pointed corsages,
Of black satin, faille, armure royal, or
brocade, will all be worn this and next
season. draped in various ways, with
nets and laces of every pattern mag
Unable. Also light textured grena-
dimes and fetamines. Airy effects will
be in great favor in black, over some
heavier silk or satin material. Point
d esprit Chantilly, fine limitations OF
Venetian and point lace will be highly
favored in black nets and edglngs, IN
SertionS and f1ounces are displayed IN
matching patterns. The Russian blouse
blossoms out triumphantly in this style,
and next to black velvet a handsome
silk net over satin or moire is the most
elegant creation in this type of gar
ment. Another pretty and fashionable
medol has a round yoke back and front
and below the yoke, in the black, the
figure is closely defined, although
neither seams nor forms are visible.
In front, below the yoke, which fast
ems on the left shoulder, the waist ma
terial droops slightly in blouse form.
A piping of satin and a frill of lace
finish the edge of the bodice where it
laps On LIE YOKE, anu Tic pClON
this yoke fastens invisibly under an
odd satin-piped plastron that starts
from the collar-band Three little sat
in-piped frills finish the sleeve tops.
Any broadening effect across the Shout
ders which can be produced by epau-
letteS, wing points cut in one with the
jacket, or pleated or circular frillS, are
the hight of fashion; these diplomatic
substitutes being made great use of by
the modistes in lieu of the huge sleeve
puffs which have finally vanished alto
gether.
The exquisite tints in gray in cloth,
in soft, beautiful woods like drab
d'ete, or silky India cashmere, in corded
silk, silk and wool mixtures, and host
of fancy weaves are a great temptation.
1t is true that in very many cases
these tints are as trying as they are
tempting, but a color relief or often the
addition of cream white accessories to
the bodice, will work a wonderful
change in it's effects upon the wearer.
Some very elegant gowns and costumes
are being made in gray fawn, almond
doe color beige, and similar soft tones.
A lady skilled in fine needlework is en-
ploying her leisure hours while still out
of town in decorating gray drab
d'ete gown in gray silk embroidery in
vine and rosebud designs all in gray.
The modiste sent her a box of the va
rious plastron, collar, and sleeve pieces
that will be used in putting the gown
together; and this summer she has,
during odd hours, embroidered a four
inch wide pattern on the hem of the
skirt The embroiderer's work is per-
feet, and when completed the dress will
prove a remarkably elegant one, dis
tinctive in it's style, because the mod
iste designed special pieces to be en-
broidered, and the costume, which also
includes g. Russian blouse deliberately
| embroidered, will prove extremely be-
coming to it's wearer, who is a brunette
with clear complexion and brilliant
color.
The Victorian poke may become quite
| popular head -covering for certain
| beautifully picturesque type of women
this winter. made up in velvets of vari-
Gus shades. to match the costume, but
it is not to show itself to any extent
as a fall bonnet in felt or dark straw.
The Russian blouse craze is likely to