Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-24
FriHs of Fashion.

The combination Of mink and crmine APP
pears among the novelties in fur
The classic and graceful caatelafne an
pears again among the accessories of arts
tic evening attire and the smartest Of these
are of fine gold in filigree set with small
Nari-ColOred real gems.
Toques with sable crowns and brlms of
mloror velvet, trimmed with muslin flow
ers, are a feature of millinery. Roses are
the special kind and the smaller sizes are
much used, 4 wreath of white roses being
the only trimming on a sable hat.
The warmest things in skirts not flannel
are made of a soft elastic silk material n
sort of matelasse cloth, and edged with en-
broidered silk rufiles. They are very pretty,
hut in the French underwear they are not
inexpensive.
Effective evening gowns have net over
dresses worn over contrasting silk founda-
lions and small silk flowers SUCH as are
used in millinery are tackled to the net.
They are in color to match the goods be-
ntItn or IN Il contrasting color, as red
flowers on black net over white satin.
The most appropriate Of The extensive
array, Of hats for holiday wear are the
graceful little French toquCs of dark moss
green velvet, trimmed with holly berries,
mistletoe sprays ana "A cluster Of shaded
green ostrich plumes.
The old-fash!oned box plaits are to be
seen as the trimming of underskirts. A
VIDE. There are, one or two-inch wide
plaits separated by an equal space and the
plating Is stitched on an inch or so below
the upper edge ana the top of each plat
is caught down.
Nearly all the new house gowns have
soii, pret,y collars covered with silk-muslin
ruches, the bands cut much higher on the
sides or at the back than in front. In the
holiday exhibit Of fancy %neckwear, net, in
various dainty weavCs and meshes, is quite
az fashionable as chiffon or mousseline de
sole.
A handsome gown of tan velvet has the
oyer-urcss outlined. with a design I'm cut
the design edged with "A tiny gold braid,
The body of The overdress is covered with
"A small ~all-oyer pattern Of the cut cloth,
each deSign set some distance apart and
stitched on with the gold thread.
Long coats of velvet, a half fitting, loose
sacque, IN shapes without any seam i'm the
middle of he back, are one of the special
ties in winter garments. wide bands Of
stitched panne are the trimming, and dis
inguishing feature In this style Of gar
ment, whether of cloth or velvet, are triple
reyers, one Of cloth Ike the coat, one Of
white satin embroidered with lace on the
edge and one of colored cloth covered with
stitching.
A pretty dinner gown Is made Of alternate
narrow strips of accordion plated crepe de
chine and lace. The plaits are set close to-
gether at the waist line and gradually
widen to the lower edg" Of the skirt. The
narrow panels OF lace are slightly narrower
at the waist and also widen gradually TO
the edge Of the skirt. The bodice Is made
of alternate horizontal rows Of he lace and
plated crepe also.
For evening a pretty way 10 dress the
hair IS first to wave II with hair-curlers, e
nature has not done this for YOU. Arrange
the hair in the revived French-twist style,
CoilCd, however, very loosely, and softly
pulled az the top ia front; save out a strand
that you ron a ia pompa!pur, and II you.
tendrils Of shor. hair about the forehead,
fastcn g half-wreath of pink or dumask
ono or two effective loops Of black velvet
/ ribbon, Just back of the pumpadour roll
ana tho effect Is charming,
stylish young women are wear.ng win
. IlalN winter shirt waists of SILK atHiU mr.