The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-02

i,edingotes OF this fur are also worn, and
u wide band OF 1t on n black cloth skirt
with n blouse OF brcitschwang makes a
very elegant costume. A street blouse OF
this fur Is the most stylish garment one can
possess, especially II it has q sable collar. Mar
row jewelled or plain black satin belts are worn
with this coat. which, TO be quito up to date. has
much less fulnoss than the blouse made early
In the season. The back Is fiat and plain. the
sides very nearly so. with n moderate blouse
effect in front, and they fasten directly in front
with revers or lap over on one side with jewellcd
buttons. Tho basque frill 10 sometimes made in
o separate piece.
Plain medium length coats lifted closely in
the back and loose in front are also worn, be-
sides various little street jackets reaching only
to tho waist, made double breasted, with very
wide revers of contrasting fur or of embroidered
velvet. All the coats. whatever the shape may
be. are very carefully fitted. and very elegant as
to lining, finish, and style.
The blouse apparently makes no attempt TO
ut any one, and yet If it were not carefully cut
and perfectly fitted it would have no style at
all. The time when n plain soalskin sacque
with no pretensions as to 1T was an elegant gar
ment in good style has certainly passed. and now
both taste and skill are required to make any
kind of success with our furs.
A blouse coat of br~citschwang shown In the
/ ILLUSTRATION opens over q vest OF rOBc-COlOreu
velvet. and is strapped across with black silk
cord md pendent acorns. The collar of velvet
is edged with fur. An ermine ruff, with n neck
tie of the same fur, is another novelty, while for
those who cannot afford the long driving coat of
fur there is one of heavy cloth with sable collar
and cuffs.
Two examples of the combination OF lace, vel.
vet, and fur arc shown in the illustration, and
ono Of these pelerines is in fox, with u collar. OF
green velvet edged with fur and covered with
beaded guipure lace. 1t is outlined with n lace
frill. and n cascade of lace decorates tho front.
FoXskin boas with the whole head at the end
are very fashionable this season. with II muH TO
match. Boas never go quite out Of fashion,. and
anything, so it is long and has plenty OF tails.
seems to pass muster. The muff Is certainly an
object for attention as to size anu variety this
winter, and the shape resembling n travelling
bag seems to be one of the prime favorites. 1t
is usually made of some long. shaggy fur and
left quite open at the ends to show u white or
very bright satin lining.
Round muffs in oil sizes are still carried, but
tho %pretticst of all is the mutf with the wide
frills at the ends, all lined with somo pretty
ribbon bow on one side. Fancy mutfs OF velvet
are made in this way with fur edging on the
frills and fur tails mixed in with a lace bow.
Tho use of lace as q trimming for fur Is very
much in evidence this season, as well as fur
bands on lace gowns.
Every kind of fur, raccoonskin included.
seems TO be worn, but sable. brcitschwang. seal,
among the most elegant gari Nnts. Ono of the
fads of the season is to have nr trimming on
the white silk gown worn by the bridesmaids.
and il you can afford ermine or white fox 1t
must be first choice. Mink is also used. and
with gold braid it makes II charming finish.