Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-20
OUR W0MAN'S PAGE
THE AMERICAN WINTER GIRL AND
PART or HER OUTFIT.
TAB SEAMLESS SKIRT THE LATEST.
Huge Spotted Cravats and otner
Etceteras OF the Tofictte-some
neavttful Gowns for Fair aud
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Thanksgiving the erstwh!le summer girl
has transformed herself into the autumn
and winter girl. and rejoices in the pos
session not only Of several new gowns.
bat Of many Of the swagger adjunets to
the toilet now absolutely necessary 10
a chic appearance.
And this Is the way she set about her
transformation. Her tallor-gown was
her first purchase. and although she was
treasured by those who ought 10 know
that fitted coats were out and capes and
long outer garments were in she ignored
the information. and bought cloth
coat and skirt, and a blouse 20 complete
the costume. She had a fitted waist or
the cloth made as well. 1t was diflcult
20 decide between the half-inch checks
I'm fawn and white. or black and white.
OF the almost indostructible tweeds. and
the smooth fine broadcloth She select
Cd the latter, OF lovely shade OF Parma
violet. and had the coat made with re-
vors AID collar n chinchila- If her
purse bad been little less Nel-stoche"
with cash. she would have selected
cheaper Iur-Astrachan, mink, bear, or
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coat she purchased an under-jacket waist
With sleeves Of black China silk, thlckly
padded with wool and quilted the WaG-
ding iudiciously thinncd around the
waist. in order. OF course, 10 preserve
the slenderness Of her figure. This slip
ped on easily over her satin blouse, and
added 20. instead Of detracted from, her
form and appearance.
The skirt OF her gown she had made
IN one piece. cut from the width or the
double-fold broadcloth. and without
seam the closing being in front. 1t was
as IL she had swathed herself from her
hips down in an immense half-circie or
goods 10 Iulness at the waistband even
In the back. bat plenty below, as you
can easily understand You see she did
not have a founced skirt for although
they are stiil Ia favor the seamless skirt
in one piece was newer.
Her nun. OF course. matched the fur OF
her gown. Her hat OF Parma velvet had
shaded ostrich plumes Of the same eX-
ouisite tint. To wear with this costume
she bought man-fashion shoes OF fine
oalf-skn. with extension soies and mill
taFy heels Her gloves OF thick gray
suede. stitched with white on the back,
gave the finishing touch. together with
her pOcket-boOk, which was "a piece OF
genuine extravaganza. as IL was or wal
rus hide, with gold hhgree mounting,
and get with amethyst centres. 1t cost
SIS and really was bought against nor
better judgment but ali her friCnds had
books Of elephant skin. and the walrus
HIDE was newer. and only few dollars
more.
We have said that she also had fitted
bodice OF the cloth. This. made with
point In front, short coattails at the
back. and closed with amethyst buttons,
she kept for wear with a fur cape. or q
collarette. two Of which she bought. The
first, OF Parma velvet. had a triple up
standing Medici collar. the edge OF each
corded the bias neckband also corded.
and four fur tails falling in front Two
paste buttons or ornaments set on each
side made the little colarette thing of
beauty. The second, Of taffeta, its dou-
BILE collar and neCktie bound with Astra-
chan. was not so becoming, but immense
ly stylish. notwithstanding.
As the days went by she bought many
other things. among others q shirtwaist
OF mauye flannel. and. TO wear with il,
C stock craVat. made Of S-inch taneta
ribbon. 10 match. and spotted with white.
She also bought a lovely theatre waist
made in the Jacket shape. of green and
white brocade. with bayadere stripes;
the edges were frilled, and edged with
narrow black velvet ribbons. 1t had q
vest and yoke OF cream crepe de Chine.
very prettiy gathered and boTdered with
a tabled trimming. consisting Of green
and white silk, with narrow black velvet
baby-ribbon. and a cream lace applique.
For afternoon wear she provided her
self a skirt Of stTing-colored satin, and a
jacket bodice of satin covered with white
guipure. the centre panel, or vest, draped
with white chiffon So far she has pur-
chased but one little evening gown. Of
pale-green taffeta with ruches of black
mousseline de sole. She has others in
preparation. which we will illustrate when
finished.
From the winter girl TO the woman OF
50 seems a far cry but dress is more i'm
portant 10 the latter than TO the former.
It sets off the beauty of the young, but
az 80 Ii serves to conceal the ravages OF
time. IL properly understood, and | feel
moved 70 let you know the result of my
consultation this week with one OF the
most artistic man dress-makers in the
city.
one great error to be avoided by the
elderly woman who wishes to detract
from her apparent age is overindulgence
in black Yes, / know all you would
urge In it's favor. Nevertheless / adhere
10 nv statement. Black is not becoming
IN a vast majority Of cases TO the middle
aged-that IS to say, unreieved black
For instance take that frequently-met
t,pe. the woman who, In her youth, has
been a pronounced brunette. with black
hair. and dark gray or black eyes. AS
time goes on her once fresh complexion
becomes sallow and wrinkled. even
though IT may remain clear and free from