The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-25

81 80. The chains range in price from the
lowest to any sum you choose to pay. as the
The muff chains are. perhaps. the most useful
and least expensive. but II you haven't a long
before the fashion wanes. or you cannot keep
up with the procession.
The latest hat in Paris Is shaped very much
like square breastplate, with a narrow turned
up brim and medium crown, and loaded down
with flowers OF all sorts and kinds.
Hand painted mousseline de sole is the ma
terial for your most elegant evening dress il
you would be in the latest fashion. These
W are made with TUNES edged with fine
lace. and the painting is done after they are
cut and fitted, so that each seam Is decorated,
and the color Is used to give the effect OF
shading down from the bodice, deepening in
tone to the edge.
Red mousseline de sole over red, trimmed
with cream applique, makes q .stunning even
Ing gown; with a touch OF black, which may be
tulle, in the corsage.
One novel feature of the seasons evening
sleeve Is the open space just below the point Of
transparent sleeve is. worn. A narrow strap
extends over the shoulder. and the top OF the
the p~rettiest part OF the arm.
Elaborate arrangements OF trimming and
pretty harmonies Of color seem to be the special
notes OF the seasons fashions. and they are
quite as evident in evening cloaks as in any
other department OF dress. The circular shape
rounding up in front seems to be the most pop
ular. and It is often made In a series OF circular
frllls.. Frills OF fur. alternating with guipure
lace, form an elegant garment. but they may
ment in gray velvet has a chinchillsa' collar Ia and and
one deep It'll OF lace ,at the bottom. Guipure
yofe e% % PfioIde resc E,sh n ssqHlp fs forms tba S, z deep eP
some OF these garments. giving a pretty close
fitting effect around the shoulders. two deep
A bolero bodice with a novel finish shows lit
tie straps OF velvet caught at each end. with a
small button fastening the bolero to the belt all
around the waist. This space is usually two
inches wide. and some, contrasting color shows
underneath between the straps.
Every woman wants a black skirt to wear
with separate waists. and what to get seems to
be a puzzle, now that satin is not 80 fashion,
able; MORE. which has no gloss. seems to be
the latest fancy in Paris. and the skirt Is made
with, a. tunic overdress edged around with a
band OF black velvet.
Mousscline de sole skirts with shirred rufies
put on in the form Of a tunic. and worn with a
guipure coat made long at the back to meet
the %ruffes. are one Of the variations in even
Ing dress. IDcrustations OF silk Of the color Of
the skirt set In here and there all over the coat
give a very novel effect.
Belts have become 30 conspicuous n feature
OF dress that a whole volume might be written
about them without giving an accurate descrip-
ton OF the beauty and variety which meet your
eye at every turn. A succession Of enamelled
flowers with diamond centres strung together.
with a space between. on two gold chains, is
one Of the expensive novelties; but there are
all sorts OF silver, gilt. oxydized silver and
fancy metal belts and buckles set with imita-
ton Jewels which can be bought for from 81 up
to O very much higher price. The particular
one you want usually runs up In price. but very
pretty buckles can be purchased for So, ANY
width OF belt seems to go; the important thing
is to have a belt but the very narrow ones are
most generally liked. and vastly more becom-
ing than the wide ones, They give a touch Of
brightness TO the gown which nothing else can,
and belts Of some description are worn with
every sort OF gown, whether 1t Is for evening or
day use. and with every sort OF u coat. long or
short.
Brown cloth gowns seem to have gained
favor late In the season. and the special fancy
for trim ming is a mixture Of orange and blue,
Violet cloth. EN- brOldered In white MORE ap-
pliQue with black and steel. Is also very pretty
with brown and the usual accessories OF cream
lace.
Gold thread is worked In with chenille in
many. Of the new embroideries and braid
mixed with lace and chenille Is another com
blRation In trimming.