The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-13
DIyES OF WHIT BRQADIAlL.
OPNAf1ENIkD WITH GOLD EMBROIDERY

Paris. Saturday. PARIS is herself again.
Society life Is about to resume It's In
tensbty and receptions and solrees will
soon be in full swing. In the provinces,
where there are large shooting parties
at al the great country seats. S>irees
are already numerous Tho moment has
therefore ocme for women OF fashion to
think of their evening dresses. The gold
lavished on all sides Is now used in pro-
fusion on these toilets, where It Is more
In It's place than on outdoor dresses.
spanSles seem to have gone out alto
sether, In tho few cases where they are
used they are dulled or else gold
spangles, Cloth OF geld and gold tulle
make charming under dresses for the
ballroom They are incrustod with gull
pure or applications of ChRntilly, only
showing here or there Through the over
dress Thon thsre are on1broideries In
chenille. mixed with gold thread, uncut
stones, pearls and precious stones, which
mako the dresses resemble the robes OF
fairies. such as shtldren see in their
dreams
Another feature this season which is
seen at poucea's, is the application OF
flowers OF painted muslin relief. Their
effect Is very nuffy and quite charming.
Ewening dresses are much made In the
princess shape, very tight httlng in the
upper part and simple in their lines, with
great refinement in every detail and very
wide al the bottom.
The soft stuffs now invariably pre-
fesTed lend themselves to draperies
x.aysrtl, IN M -..,.. t,,ar.a.o tha ,t.a 80 a..
ngure. Stripes OF tho Louis XVI style
have come Into favor, but with them
dresses are ususily made in tho stylo. OF
the period, with pointed corsages or
habits with large lapeis. The bodice is
mot uniformly enclreled with lace or mus
lia flounces. II. however, these materials
are used. the lace Is shaped and not
made into gathered founces The orig
snality OF a becoming drapsry is general
iy preferred or the unexpected effect Of
bouquet or rosetie of velvet mixed
with gold, showing the line OF the Shout
aers.
Low headdresses have been entirely
adopted for evenings. The hair is
trimmed with rose OF silver or gold
muslin placed on one aide near the ear.
Linen understands are much gapre-
slated TO wear with evening dresses.
They aro light and extremely supple.
Manv ladies' have their peltieoat in the
princess shape. forming corset cover
and supp rted by imperoeptibe comet
ribbon. This form has the dgantage Of
not enargsng the waist or the hips
Shoes and stockings to ana CHI the dress
ana shoes Of cloth OF gold or silver, with
plain strass button on the top Of thu
fosn are the most rchic.'
For young girls dresses OF muslin ant
tulle, very fluffy and very much galAerea
are the NEST stylish. They are worn with
wide pompadour Wristbands with Iona
ends. garland of flowers to match
Fompom roEeg lilies OF the valley
dAisies or forget-me -nots and the charm
81 youth completes the effect of ths
vhols.
a charming dress for evening wear Il
cW In the princess shape ana made 0
Parma violet liberty satin, The bust 4
snelrcaed with art gutoure. embrc,dere,
Hiuh so'A. which initiates the outline q
hoieeo. sn4 wLtA pInk mousselIne a