New-York tribune., 1898-01-02


Top ana chain. and set with jewels If wishes.
PANNE A NEW SATIN
Satin seems the favorite material FOR evening
dresses especially new make called panne.
need not say that it has connection with the
coarse. worsted plush that goes by the same name.
and it is decidedly material de luxe"
There was never such a season for materials;
1t is quite impossible TO keep up with them.
Cracked tulle is another new favorite. and now
TO paint the lily, comes embroidered form OF
cracked silk. MORE silk in heavy. distinct
waves j. the proper foundation for a tulle fock.
and II must be remembered that MORE is as youth
full this It has been suggestive Of the
matron In the past. In white this is perhaps the
lovelest thing worn by brides and debutantes
One has seen a number Of pretty effects reminis-
cent OF the Watteau period the Watteau patterns
in silks. the peculiar shades OF rose and yellow
affected by the great painter and tiny ruches or
ribbon and mousselne de sole. and even of small
flowers, arranged in festoons. An example OF this
last trimming gown OF rose panne
satin. The skirt is circular in shape. and is cut
dancing length. Above the bottom is a deep founce
arranged in scaopa Of pink moussene de sole.
headed by lilies of the valley on the front Of the
gown the flowers are festooned almost to the waist
the lines Of trimming ending in niue punches on
sole and is trimmed with flowers. ..,..
We see the pointed shawl-like trains now quite
av be c fo bng close io the sure To obtain
soft satin for lining and II one wishes folds TO be
heavy well as clinging an interlning OF INN
flannel is advised. A gown of accordion -pleateo
black chiffon shows double skirt and the fashion.
den1train. is composed OF three accordion-pleated
rufles, each edged with choral chenille. the edge
OF the lower rutle reaching 10 about foot above
the hem Of the skirt; over this Is an overskirt OF
coral-colored chenille fringe. This is cut to make
a shawl point. reaching 10 the hem of the skirt in
front, and with longer point behind. touching the
edge of the train. The points are fairly sharp.
waistne on the sides The front Of the bodice
hangs from the woke in straight accordion.
pleated point. extending some inches below the
waist Under this passes coral velvet sash, end
composed Of two lengthwise, ,ccordon- pleated ruf
fes open to show a puff Of velvet In the centre
SHAWL EFFECTS y WRAPS
The shawl effect is observed on most Of the wraps
at the moment II only oidity six weeks
ago but it has now acquired the dignity OF a ser-
GUS model Some Of these wraps are short and cir
cular behind. with long shawl point in 'front.'
others have this long shawl effect behind such
those which I described earlier in the season;
still others are pointed both front and back and
short on the sides The desire OF A well-known
French actress 10 utilize a valuable lace shawl
undoubtedly the true origin Of this model. This
shape is used In very practical garment OF ecru
cloth. trimmed with bias folds of white SILK out
lined by black chenille embroidery the trimming ar
ranged In points follow the lines Of the garment
In this case have behind the circular cape
almost TO the knees. The storm collar Is cut in two
enormous points each side OF the face. We do
see some cloth capes this winter and they are often
worn with skirt Of the same material and are