The record-union., 1899-01-08

Iur-edgeQ cloth coat IN some Oh the
handsome and becoming shades SO
much in vogue, is a very stylish and
satisfactory garment with which to
tide over to the spring season Still
more economical economy is neces-
sary-would be plain or stole-front-
ed pelerine Of deep crimson, Russian
green, pansy, or plum-colored cloth,
edged with narrow band Of Persian
lamb, mink. or other fur. AS cloth IS
very wide, but little material would
be required to make the small wrap
which would look exceedingly well over
any black or dark costume, the high,
faring Medici, Robespierre, or Russian
collar making it very effective. Very
graceful and novel shapes of any num-
Der of different pelerines, shoulder
capes, Vandyked collarettes, etc, are
furnished at all the pattern-houses of
the city, and any one able to give a
true tailor finish to a garment could
easily make the wrap.
Narrow dark fur trimming on rich
evening gowns certainly proves ex-
tremely becoming to most women, and
it never looks better than when in con-
junction with white or yellow satin or
brocade. Pansies or French violets in
termingled with creamy lace still sup
ply a very effective addition. All
evening gowns are made with graceful
trains, but on the latest Paris and
London-mad models for dancing the
front of the skirt is decidedly shorter
than any we have seen in several sea-
sons. They just touch the instep, and
are designed, it is said, to reproduce
the familiar Vatican effects, and at
the same time afford opportunity for
the display of the luxurious lace
trimmed hosiery and the jewel-buckled
| French shoes and slippers.
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The beautiful Jacque rose shade of
red is much used in heavy lustrous
satin this winter, for lining coats and
short shoulder capes of dark mink,
SEAL or other fur. The melange of the
two colors is extremely rich and effect
i've, and a brown toque or round hat
made of brown velvet, and trimmed
with loops of the same, velvet Jacque
roses, mink tails, and a very little
cream colored Venetian guipure lace,
forms a very smart and extremely be-
coming head covering. Another satin
used for coat or cape Innings is a royal
tint of pansy purple, this wrap usually
having a hat to correspond, made OF
two or three distinct shades of pansy
and mauve velvet with the still popu-
lar garniture of cream lace, fur bands,
and large clusters of scented French
violets exquisitely shaded.
| Yellow in it's deeper tones continues
to be a favorite color among elegant
evening toilets. Many satin duchess
and satin matelasse gowns made really
for the New Year festivities are of
these glowing shades, and lace of the
richest description, jewel-studded nets,
also narrow fur in many instances,
form the garnitures. To select salts
factorily either yellow or mauve, one
should invariably choose it under arti-
| fetal light This is again suggested,
as at the importing houses very re-
Gently several costly materials in these
shades, purchased thoughtlessly by
daylight, have eventually proved most
disappointing. Certain shades of yell
low, looking exactly the color Of a
primrose or daffodil, turn to an I'M
becoming salmon color under electric
light
| Some notably beautiful gowns sent
to Washington from New York i'm
porting house contain among them
two picturesque models, copied in Lon
don from dresses designed for the
Duchess of Portland. One is Of white
tulle embroidered in white and silver
/ thistles, over white satin royal. The
handsome bodice is draped with tulle
j in surplice form, caught here and
there with gem-set pins. The collar is
an exact replica of those worn by
! Venetian ladies in olden times. This
collar starts from the point of the low
cut bodice at the back and curves up
very high. 1t is charming back
ground for the head and neck, and
becoming to tall, slim figures, espe-
cially when the throat is long and
| slender.