The Van Buren press., 1898-03-12
FASHIONS MIRROR.
Some New Items Concerning Dress
for the Ladies'.

Large lace ties are in vogue, both on
day and evening toilets, and these are
extremely becoming to women of every
age and type.
The blouse bodice is by 10 means uni
versal on evening gowns. When vel
vet is used a little pointed basque is
liked, and some of these pointed bocices
are completely covered with paille;tes
arranged to overlap one another, armor
| fashion.
The newest froeks show that one fea-
ture very plainly. Even the ornamental
ton of the cuffs has departed. The
very modish thing is to have only
silk cable cord about the wrist, ending
probably in a little scroll at the side.
The severest walking sleeves are made
| far over the hand, and all sleeves are
small. 1t is quite the mode to have
the sleeve of the handsomest gown en-
| tirelv plain from shoulder to wrist.
One of the latest models in silk petit
coats is made with graduated flounce
much wider at the back than in front,
and fitted on yoke just over the hips.
But the real novelty is in the hustle,
made by gathering the top of the back
breadth into sort of pouch lined with
hair-cloth. This little affair is inno-
cent enough in appearance now, but it
has a significance as a forerunner
which conjures up all sorts of visions
of a very assertive counterpart that
may come later.
Rose-eolored silk or satin waists are
very fashionably worn this winter with
skirts of black velvet, brocade or satin,
and occasionally they are seen with
skirts of dark green corded silk. These
waists are, as rule, very much
trimmed with handsome lace, but the
garniture is often of velvet matching
the skirt, with the rich addition of fur
| bands and beaded passementerie.
Another one of the latest winter fur
wraps shows a combination of two
kinds of fur. Astrakhan is made up
with moufflon, Monaghan lamb, otter,
ermine or chnchilla. All kinds of
brown furs are combined with sealskin,
and black astrakhan is seen with gray
trimming. A caraeul coat for an ultra
| fashionable woman was lined with
tiger skin.
Yokes and guimpes of every shape,
color and fabric are in fashion. Be
sides being a very dressy addition to
the toilet, they are must useful in
transforming a half-low, rounding or
Pompadour bodice into one appropri-
ate for any daytime dress occasion.
Many of the silk pettieoats this sea-
| son are lined with a fine, thin quality
OF outing cloth or albatross, to make
them comfortable for coldweather
wear,
Hussar style of jackets are noted in
| the newest of the cloth gowns. Short
basques are also noted, and by some
| these are supposed to rresage the
downfall of the blouse. A style only
recently put one side is said to be com
ing back-the round waist with blouse
front. Fitted waists for street suits are
prophesied by an authority.
The newest models of capes and
cloaks seen in Paris have the fronts
curving from the throat to the back,
instead of falling straight, and max
ing a right angle with the lower edge.
The curve is not accentuated to the
degree where the back would be much
longer than the sides. The style is
pretty, and will be much in evidence for
early spring.
Straps of braid terminate on many
costumes with the addition of tiny buc-
kles or fancy buttons, and tailor vests
fasten with the latter trimming. The
necessary button is small, but the one
for ornament only is rather large. In
these, as in gimps and buckles, cut
steel, jet and jeweled designs outnum-
Der all others.
Light, tissue materials in medium
qualities will be in demand another sea-
sen. Chiffons, gauzes, nets, Liberty
silk and mousselines in endless variety
of coloring will soon be seen in the
stores, and fox evening wear will prove
both satisfactory and stylish.
Velour gros grain is a new silk high
| ly recommended for skirts. 1t is very
rich and soft, with finish like velvet.
Boston Budget.
proper Treatment of Frozen Plants.