The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
combined with thinner textures, and 81
namented with rhinestone buttons, e.hd

the like.
BALL OR DANCE.
For the bah or dance, the evening gown
varies and presents now quite different
aspect as far rs sleeves are concerned.
For the dinner gown they are long anu
reach the elbow while the reglta. tsI
gowns have smaller ones. and often OILY
shoulder straps. For ball gowns the
low-c,t neck is considered the 5ma st
and vet If the dress be TOO low. iold:s q
tulle arc put in. a dainty treatment that
is most becoming.
Among pretty waists that charm the
eve. the black and white is one ;.iwa! 8
CHIC. and always new. To most cor.
plcEions is gives q soft glow, ana SO
we'll does it adapt itself TO any futcup!i
that if prcttily made, it meets e'Inns
every occasion. This season c:nErt ~ r"
as a trimming is seen in the l.ure wi tic
sink as well as on velvet ana jaime c.
any of those foreign materials whose
incandescent tones are such triuiiPh
IN colorrg Buttons are all the uraA e.
and make great Roadway in the i:sn :
ing OF gowns waists. and even for. o.
binary morning attire. Tney 1ot only
form q charming decoration 70: ta;.
waist. but they overlap collar ana
sleeves. They trim the skirt, NE Gar
ried half way up seams, and make
tine CT II street waist. No dress IS q N
pIetc without ti.em. so essential are they
for the costume of to-day.
when the tea gown first came INTO
fashion it partook more of lourglnS
robe than an elegant article OF I'll e.'S-
f:ut new the votarics OF fashion declare
that at home one must be well ~
yet comfortable and 50 this CHARM ,'S
combination of soft fabrics, ribbons and
;,oIn II.
that can be worn at an informal torne
dinner. or. if stylish enough, at Il COM
pany luncheon. The tea gowns soc THIS
season are those of white crepe DE- Cline,
meteor crepe. soft satin or SOM; CT lie
fine wooden fabrics now so much N
vogue, trimmed with lace 'i1hcr o. the
same tone, or a deep cream in which
there are so many charming designs. As
a choice aelection in colors gray is ex-
ceedingIy chic and dainty partlcui'a'ls
when the dress and trimming are in one
tone even to the twine-colored laces
which are found among the novelties III
,nidwinter fashions.
LIBERTY SILK.
Another STYLE much considered is or
Liberty silk made in a princesse effect
the neck rather low. cut over which IS
q Marine sAntoinettc tichu that ties at the
front. and falls TO the hem OF the skirt
This gown has close-tittng silk sleeves
trimmed at the Wis, with races, WIN
loose over-sleeves in pretty ali-oFef
lace that fall from the shoulder to the
elbow an6: is finished by deep iriil IN
the same dainty design.
There are other models equally stun
ming. One superior to the rest is q black
ana white lace over a white silk lining.
The skirt, full and long, is finished by
fi1T very full ruches The waist IS
trimmed here and there with folds Oh
tIIroloise blue velvet over which falls a
fun bertha of lace like that Of the skirt.
The sleeves of this gown arc Ions ana
made of black lace over a white SILK M
ing fitting in bell shape at the wrists IN
which q ruche and lace are the pretty
finish.
or course. these garments are expen-
siyn as 10 cost. the delicate lace over
dress bringing often a considerable sum,
not TO say anything of the number OF
rich materials that make up as founca-
tons for these elegant creations. III
these days. the modste is an artist VINO
selects colors and tints that harmonlze
and who applies them with the same per-
BRUSSELS NEE.
II has been stated by those who hold
the making of grande tolettes as an
everyday ART, tlldt ID "'7~'t-'
front again, and this time III white OF
Mack or in a combination Of the two
II at least has this advantage: it l.; more
durable than other thinner materials, aho
can be either simply made. or be clapo-
ratelv furnished and form charming
gown for smart functions. THESE nets
are now much in favor over pretty, IN
extensive silks or satins. and are 'Tl.n-
med with rows of satin ribbon IN any
of the different tints. or with hlack ot
white silk ruchcs. If preferred theE can
he tucked. the skirt. waist ana SLEEVES
far,,1ino = mass of graduating tones. and
mo vro,o daintily trimmed With I'D
Io,,e Of any hue desired. If costume
ie 10 be selected there are any hummer
of winter colars that fill the demand
These hues have now divided themselves
in two classes, as those OF the old world