Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13
OUR WOMAN'S PAGE.
sowr BEAUTIFUL uoRsE-sHo"
rorLETTns DESCRIBED.
BLACK VELVET SKIRTS FOR BODIcES.
.o,r.t. with strings-The Existing
Fad for Green Stones--A N"r'cs
NJ Other Notes on Fashions
Fancies.


NEW YORK. November i2-The hrst
view OF the really elegant toilettes which
nave been in process OF construction IN
he work-rooms Of first-class modistes
will be given TO the public on the nFst
,,eht Of the Horse Show The beautiful
rowns worn by the women in the ooN
In our large illustration are The very
latest note OF elegance, and Will be CO.
p,cd by those whose business II Is TO
follow afar OF. The first toilette is COM
posed of a separate bodice and skirt, the
latter OF rich black Lyons velvet. The
bodice OF white satin is covered win
ecru guipure in corselet form. band OF
black velvet outlines this corselet and
ruches of black mousseline de sole cross
the white satin plastron in V shape.
large bow of black velvet is set beneath
the chin. The very novel sleeves are OF
st,ipure over satin, and have band OF
black velvet iengthwise. This comoina-
ton of black velvet with white satin IS
one OF the REVEALS. for thirty years ago
IL was the very acme OF elegance.
The second toilette is Of violet cloth,
supple and fine as silk. The bodice closes
under the arm, and is embroidered on
chenille OF the same tint. In front il is
cut out upon a square Of white satin,
tucked and framed in otter fur. the
Medici collar OF the same fur has Knot
of lace falling in n cascade In the centre
OF the front Bands Of the fur ornament
the tightly fitting skirt. which Is aoso-
u,elv without fulness, at the waistband
In the back.
The third gown Is of black velvet
trimmed with ermine, another revival.
The skirt has a group of tucks, sur
mounted by a band OF the fur. Another
eroup of these tucks at the top OF the
skirt forms a sort OF combination or the
corsage. which is also tucked. A shaWi
collar OF ermlne passes over the shoulders
and closes in front with the nttle head
OF the animal. The chemisette is OF TUCK
ed white satin. and the velvet sleeves
are also tucked and finished oy niue
head.
Passing from the extreme richness OF
these gowns to the attire OF 1.-THE Horse
Show 'G!rl' this year, we ma great
contrast. She is the chic young woman
who has a good seat-not in the boxes
however. but occupies 1t little. she is
young and strong. and finds delight IN
promenading around the ring, win an
ESCORT who appreciates herself and her
vet-up. Her little tan coat is perfectly
cut. and is little longer in front than
on the sides and at the back IL crosses
With large glass buttons. sewed on with
rold cord and huge bunch or vlolets
gives the finishing touches 10 her fresh
ness and general charm.
There have been several bonnets pre-
pared for this function, which are deco
rated with strings-some OF velvet, some
of ribbon. others of straight bands OF fur
and still others Of tulle.
All the novelties will be displayed du-
ring this wonderful weekend then
every one will proceed to adopt theIn'
GREEN STONES IN JEWELltY.
The fad for green stoses is growing
First of course. comes the emerald-as
valuable as the diamond. and often more