Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

Washing silk Is the material used In the
making of some of the lingerie. Pink silk
and cream lace made with V-shaped COL
la- and with elbow sleeves constructed of
SILK inset with numerous bands of lace
made an effective ornament for the shop,
but scarcely serviceable one for the
wardrobe.
Insertions of Lace.
A modei for divided skirt made of fine
muslin trimmed below with deep killed
flounces of muslin and lace and on the bod
ice with rows of plaits and insertion set in
the shape of bewknots, was a very pic
turesque adaptation of these useful gar
ments. On the skirt, above the f1ounces,
two rows of insertion were set. the upper
row of insertion on the sides forming bow
knots, the muslin beneath being cut away
so that the lace seemed to have been set
into the muslin instead of having been
stitched on before any cutting out was
done. The short sleeves We're mere TRAN
gular pieces of lace put on at the shoulder.
Entire fur mantles are to be worn this
winter as outdoor garments. Three-quar-
ter length prevails in the long fur coats. A
little below the waist most of them have
deep fiounce headed by band of fur Man
ties of Russian sable much in demand,
but only among those danes whose wealth
is nothing short of prinCely. The mantles
are made of three capes, fitted and sewed
together, one over the other. To buy such
a shape in SO expensive a material is moth
ing short of ruinouS extravaganza, for 1t is
a question whether anything ike it in cut
will be seen next year in the smartest cir
cleS.
Fur-Trimmed Cloth.
One of the most charming costumes re-
Gently shown to me by the dressmakers
was street gown of Ophelia mauve cloth.
The skirt formed tunic and was slightly
cut away in front to show an underskirt
of ermine. This fur is also used in forming
the triangular epaulets on the shoulders
over the ermine are drawn shoulder straps
of velvet; these are brought down the front
of the waist to frame the lace upon the
corSage, and they finish at the waist in
point. Tunic, sleeves and waist are all
edged with bands of velvet.
Panne is par excellence the velvet of the
season; its shimmering silver grays and the
soft flush of the rose geraniums are ideal
shades of an ideal fabric The soft, cling
ing folds lend themselves readily to the
making of artistic draperes. The velvets
are now made in patterns. some of them
coiored to look not unlike oriental fabrics.
and with borders that resemble those of
the high-priced Paisley shawls
Soft. C!ingine satins.
The seasons satins are all made with the
same soft. clinSirg texture; there are vari-
Gus qualities, all beautiful in quality and
cOloring.
Homespuns are expected t. have a great
vogue this season. from their durability
ana handsome appearance they well de-
serve. They are practically impcrvious to
all changes of the weather and may be
mad in such shades as rose. Yellow pearl
fdWn. porcelain blue ana similar delicate
UNITS. They are not only smart. but cheap
Satin zibalincs combine hcauty of finish
with tha benefit of durability. SergeS and
crepe d" chimes have each their special add
vocates. and Justify their popularity by the
elegance Of their appearance in the gowns
of the shops and bouevards.
Lace Hair Bows.
I" be quite fashionable at the present
time it is required that the much pulled
locks with which womarkind appear in
public after 6 pm. must be adorned with
choice knots of rare old lace. These small