New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-02
THE FADS OF FASHION.
SOME QUEER STYLES THAT WOMEN IN
SYST ON FOLLOWING.
UNIQUE NAMES USED FOR THE POPULAR COL
oRs IN DRESS GooDs-LEATHER

UNIQUE NAMES USED FOR THE POPULAR COL
oRs IN DRESS GooDs-LEATHER
TRIMMED GOWNS.
II any one was at all comfortable when the hrst
hot wave struck the Eastern District IT must nave
been the twenty society girls Of Washington VINO
adopted the fashion OF wearing mems SOCKS oS inc
right Of the established fad OF wearing men
shoes. clerk in mems furnishing mouse couIu
scarcely believe what he heard when two styilsh
and independent bellies walked in and deTnanided IA
dozen pairs OF No 81 half hose like those !" 'He
There's no doubt about the comfort OF such ar.
ticles" said a fashionable woman yesterday, put
there is Ge bred voung women who
would be willing 10 look like a member OF iier
Maisstys Hghlanders in case of sudden gust OF
Trousseaus contain nightrobes Of white silk, and
young women who can afford this sort Of thing
are having them made in all conceivable shades Of
light silk Delicate blue and pale yellow silk make
exceedingly pretty gowns They may be elaoo-
rately trimmed with lace, If one desires The
gowns for brides made with short MOVING
with flowers traced in their natural coors, Lace
is used a yoke the silk falling IN graceful 1ods
Rufies Of silk. edged with fine lace, are popular
form OF finish.
The most remarkable shawl in the world is one
belonging TO the Duchess Of Northumberland II
is made entirely from the fur Of Persian cats and
many thousands Of skins were used, the weaving
taking several years. Although this shawl is eght
iarser than coee CUP II was formerly the prop
erty Of Charles Y OF France.
Owing TO the many handsome gowns which the
Duchess Of Marlborough orders in Paris. one dress
maker there has named one Of the new fall wraps
the Marlborough"
Science has something to say in the matter OF
scarlet as a desirable color for the coats OF in
fantry soldiers In the first place IL is an ac-
knowledged advantage that men should look large
in the crises OF encounters and to eecually bring
this effect about there is color which will do
the work OF scarlet. Then. although scarlet is
tainly more conspicuous than gray. when the sun
shines directly on the troops there is an obscurty
produced which is consequently advantage.
Scarlet also AFFORDS the best protection against
the climatic extremes to which soldiers ex-
posed.
Paris is inaugurating a new set OF colors and
judging from the titles given the various shades
considerable attention is being given the question
by the experts shade OF blue is known as "au
clair de la lune." deep cream is called Queen Of
Wild hover Of That name EveHt5e descr ~ sns
new gray, and really the color is deep mysterious
and misty. shade Of pink is described as poppy
bud" as II gives the idea OF the silvery sheen
seen on the poppy bud
Harris cloths and cheviots are almost exclusively
golf gowns. The skirts OF these tailor made gowns
seem TO grow shorter with the passing OF every sea-
son. In each and all OF them leather trimming Is
playing conspicuous part.
A model seen the cher day OF a rough
heather mixture peculiarly suited TO Indictment
weather. The skirt was bound with brown leather
as were also the bands OF the little Norfolk coat
Inc belt was likewise OF leather. fastened with
GIT clasp OF really exquisite workmanship the
beauty Of which set off the utility OF the gown TO
perfection.
Another gown Of shepherds check had facings OF
scarlet leather The short tight fitting coat was OF
an EtJn cut and had vest Of the scarlet leather
fastening with tiny gold buttons The collar was
also or leather with inner OF linen, and a
1aunty bow OF scarlet satin
The women who ride and play polo apparently live
in their riding habits for the skirts are so conven-
iently cut that they be gathered up at one side
with ease when getting of the horse and the long
boots show 10 great advantage t.sich times.
Although women have never. been prominent as
polo players. there is rumor that they are going
10 take II up and are already practising for II in
many fields with remarkable diligence II Is a din
cult game for woman 70 indulge in but the short
skirts which are enjoying so much favor now are
facilitating matters