The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-31
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WOMAN'S WORLD.

high collar is of mousseline. and is finish
ed with large choux of lace on each side.
The sleeves are terminated by gathered
lace %ruffles. which fall well over the
hand.
The requirements of the guest are met
byaanother Paris gown made of stfll cost
lier fabrics. This is of closely pleated
mousseline de sole, forming a redingote,
which is again hung over a full lace skirt.
The lace is a very fine Brussels net, hand
wrought. md thickly embroidered at the
bottom with scattered vines and figures
throughout its entire depth. The two
fabrics are made over a dark gray tafeta
foundation. The yoke of the bodice is of
lace, closely gathered, and lying in irregu-
lar vertical folds. these folds being re-
versed on the shirred lace sleeves. The
lower part of the bodice is draped with
mousseline de sole, and finished at The
centre of the front with a great bow OF
mousseline, and the soft high collar of
pale gray satin. The accompanying toque
is very small, and is made of gray satin,
fancifully crushed to suit the indefinite
character of the shape. There are two
shaded gray plumes, which spring from
among the folds, and are held in place by
tiny buckles of rhinestone.
Dances, parties and theatricals are In
full swing, so novelties in evening wear
are a%nxiously sought for. The very lat
est is the jet coat, which has succeeded
the lace coat. These are not to be had
cheaply, but if one is apt at work of this
the lace can be easily jetted at
home. These can be worn with a black
gown, though good effects are obtained by
one of these coats in combination with an
orange, old rose n white satin gown.
The orange was perhaps the most chic,
bur the white undeniably the most dis
tingu.shed.
The jet coat as a garment is very long
and almost invariably finished off by a
deep founce-like frill of lace or accordion
pleated chiffon. The sleeves may come
only to the elbow or may be full length.
The fronts slope away from the waist to
a good length at the back, and the fronts
open to show a chiffon front. below the
pompadour square, or close, like a tailor
made gown, to the throat. These coats
will, it is said by those who know, be in
favor for a long time, and will ne an I'M
portant adjunct to the toilet of the sum
mer of 1899.
Another mode-or, rather. a revived
models the lace berthe, intended for
wear with the rounded corsage now so
popular. The fortunate possessor of a
piece of good lace can now use it, and
transform even a plain velveteen gown in
TO a dinner gown OF smart appearance.
There is a whim of fashion regarding
z.z- .l1,f1o, WOW M opo oan anu lon D.
er call them sleeves. One of these straps
must be formed of fowers-roses are most
fashionable-while on the other a bird is
perched, with outstrescaed wings, as il
lust about to take aignr. For Blondes
blackbird is rnoss popular; fT trun-
cites, a tiny f1amingo or a composite crea-
ton in orange or yellow is chiefly in
favor.
In the city the rain has kept the
streets like shallow rivers of mud, says
a Paris special to the Baltimore Sum-
All this gives an appropriate touch to
the discussion of how women ought to
hold their skirts out of the mud when
walking. Le Gil Bias lays down very
precise rules on this point.
As d Hall VI AASA, tAO
rarely walks, unless she is an
when she wears c-ommon-sense cos
tunes, which give her no trouble.
1t appears, however, that to be really
smart-which is a word that has taken
the place of chic-a woman must take
her skirt at the right side, gathering
up the folds in a sort of half-closed fan.
OF course she must be dainty shod,
though she must hint at that fact
without disclosing it too plainly.
Nine. Adam, directress of the Revue
Bleu, is held up as a sort of model of
distinction and elegance. Sarah Bern
hardt and Nine. Rejane are both re-
specially alluded to, although they are
said to have a subtle something in their
way of holding their skirts that stamps
them as belonging to the world whose
views stop just on the right side of
strait-lacedness.
On the other hand, Mile. Lucie Faure,
the Duchess Dues and the Queen Re-
gent of Spain apparently don't come up
TO the standard of correctness laid down
for the truly smart" They are not
sufficiently smart
There are three artistic suggestions,
says Vogue for dressing the heads of
little girls born to the world of fashion
who vary in age from o to twelve
years.
Nc. lat the age of four, if bebe's fore
head is broad and high, drape it with a
softly waved bang. Cut the hair SO that,
when curled and combed out, it will form
two round. bunchy masses of locks at the
side of each cheek, with ends well curled
I'D. and not touching her little frock.
No. PAT the age of six, the hair should
be waved and turned back. from the face
very loosely, and then hang in loose, open
curls about the shoulders. Two curly
rings of hair may rest above the eye
brows.
No. 3-From the tenth to the twelfth
year the hair is still allowed to hang in
waved locks, turned softly back from the
face. a la pompadour on top, but tucked
behind the ears. Its length should not ex-
tend beyond the collar band, but is to be
combed out in a bunchy manner. In the
middle of the forehead one curly lock,
while about the forehead the hair is
trained into graceful irregula, ties.
It is an excellent plan to make chill
dren, particularly delicate ones, indulge
in a nap once or twice a day, especial
ly in summer, when the days are long,