The record-union., 1899-10-29

Fur capes promise to play promi-
nent part among fur garments this Win
ter, those of chinchilla, skunk, astra-
chan, Persian lamb, zibeline, and for
evening wear ermine, being most fash
ionable. They are quite short, reach
ing barely to the waist line, where they
are finished with a shaped founce or
the fur. On some of the handsomest
ones these flounces are lined with lace
and continue up the front to the throat.
A high, 1aring collar is their invariabe
finish.
Combinations of materials and cOlors
in one gown appear to be quite as
fashionable as they have been for
many seasons past, despite the reports
which came early in the season to the
effect that new autumn gowns were to
be formed of a single material and
dye.
In direct contrast to black and many
of the fashionable somber colors are red
cloths, serges and camel's-hair goods.
There are now reds and reds, and some
of the new dyes are very rich-looking
and not at all trying to the complexion,
both fair and dark women wearing
them to advantage. AT an "at home"
recently, the hostess wore a cloth skirt
of the new automobile red. The filled
blouse bodice, of soft but heavy taffeta
silk to match, was elaborately tucked
and corded. The tucks were run in
longitudinally and close together, three
in cluster; and, to make the cording set
up firmly, the silk was tightly strained
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corded, and a length of handsome lace
was wound around the neck, the ends
secured far at the left side under ruby
stoned lace pins.
French mflliners continue to use the
wings of birds in profusion, the entire
bird appearing on many of the newly
imported models
walk through the importing houses
Will still reveal the fact that fancy
waists have lost none of their popular
ity, and returned buyers affirm that
they will come to the fore with even
increased favor when the best winter
fashions appear The surprising feature
in this particular branch of dress is.
that there seems no limit whatever to
disclosing something new.
Each autumn season black French
felt Of the softest velvety surface is Sc
lected for the intermediate hat. fol-
lowing the straws and fancy braids Of
the summer, and before heavy velvet is
required. This fall, particularly in
black, satin very largely takes the place
of felt among the stylish models. Very
few of these hats show color of any
sort introduced in the trimmings. the
only kind Of decoration used being the
richest and blackest Of ostrich plurnes.
with a band of jet passementerie
around the crown, and sometimes a
tiny glittering line to correspond or
the extreme edge of the brim. On some
OF the graceful shepherdess styles and
English walking hats, the downy plum
age droops on the hair at each side of
the brim. An entire black satin cos
tune dncluding skirt, jacket and haO
is considered one. of the most attrac-
tive Of the autumn fashions in dress.
Fancy satin or cloth medallions. lat
tice and scroll designs in open work
mohair and other silky wool braids.
chenille, bits of fur, and silk cord. all
in new applique effects. are very fash
ionable used as a. garniture for stylish
cloth costumes This form of trimming
is more dressy than stitching or rows
of braid, although these simple STYLES
of garniture are in highest favor. The
medallion and arabesque form of orna-
mentation appeal more especially 10
women who are fond of elaborate color
effects, and it is at this time of year
that brilliant tones are most appro-
priately worn. The new appliques inn
part marked style to the gown but they
likewise add considerably to the weight.
especially the very snowy designs in
satin outlined with silk cord, chenille
or jet The best choice is to be found
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