Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-08

lops over the arm, and they all have high,
outstanding collars most OF them made
i'm velvet. A novelty In this is the intro
duction Of an inserted piece Of velvet or
contrasting color, stitched all over into
the outstanding collar at the back; FOR
example, bright cerise velvet on lawn
cloth. Many OF the sleeves I'm the man
Ties have the epaulet replaced by stitch
ings on the top of the sleeves
NEW LINGERIE.
Were they here TO see, our grand
mothers would be aghest a the gossamer
fabrics which now do duty instead Of the
stout twills and long-cloths Of their day;
indeed, il Is doubtful whether their pos
session is an unalloyed pleasure, for We
suffer a fearsome dread when they PASS
through the washerwoman's hands, and
some are withheld altogether from her
tender mercies and visit the uettoyage
d sec instead.
The most elaborate stitchery and IN
sertion show themselves on fine linen,
and the best handiwork comes from the
converts Of Ireland, Belgium, and France,
where clustered nuns stitch their
thoughts into fairylike garments. Many
OF the fashionable trousseauX OF late
have consisted OF several sets, each in a
different color and in a different style.
Null and batiste have been used N Ire
ference to silk, for somehow 1t has a
daintier look. A pretty fashion, and one
which lends itself 20 individuality, is the
embroidering of flowers on the frills Of
night-dresses and chemises; the violet.
marguerite, and daisy ore worked in
natural colors. eithe: in single flowers or
In groups, and the monogram Is en-
broidered in shades TO match. No French
woman ever thinks Of having her name
branded on her underclothes with mark
ing ink: she always sees 10 the en-
broidering OF X herself.
Nicht-dresses during the hot weather
have been mads with loose angel sleeves,
falling back from the shoulders and cut
away at the throat. The Empire STYLE
prevails either tied in with ribbons COM
ing from Just underneath the arms, or
else the folds falling full from the yoke
piece. Chilly mortals, who crave the
beautiful, though notifying the flesh
often supplement these airy nothings with
sleeping jacket of soft white silk. Ro-
man satin, or viyella, trimmed with lace
at the throat and wrists and cut quite
loose and easy. Everything is profusoly
trimmed with bows, and much ribbon Is
run through entre-deux. OF course, these
ribbons have TO be renewed every time
the garment is washed, which Is lengthy
proceeding, but. as ii is one which falls
TO a maids share, 1t troubles US not at
| all.
Many ohemises are now made TO tie with
| ribbon on the shoulders. instead OF the
/ old shoulder-pece, which IS decidedly
| beneficial when evening dress comes 10 be-
worn. the ribbons then being united in O
second. The fashionable figure, correct
| ed UP to date. requires revived corset
and those at present put forth for oui
/ edihcation are certainly not as pretty as
| the short centuries which prevailed, anC
still do prevail with those who prefer
the more natural French type of figure
The correct corset OF to-day is cut very
long over the hips. coming quite u or II
inches below the waist, so as TO mould
them 10 the shape demanded by the eel
| skin skirt The front steels, too, are ar
ranged so as 10 bring about the perfectly
straight, unbending downward line, wher,
tho waist used to be. but must be ne
Susax. IL would sppear that "A flgurl