The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20
THE TIMEs RICHMOND Va SUNDAY OCTOBER 20 1907

,,ara. were -four. we're completely edged
NTH, the st,,lie. but banded across the ends.
strl,e muff was soft and dainty, and in
sssescribable. but charming mass OF tulle5
edged fr:iIs with touches of the soft
brown fur. Autumn weddings are apt
to call out novelties OF the sort, ma
recent occasions have been no eAcepslot
to the rule a simpler mooel, worn
in honor of a well-knoW1ls orl lde, rs AT at
" nite the silk OF the frills cut IN points Us.
then edged with marrow ruches OF rlb-s
bon. and the edge finished WITH narrower narrower
ruffies OF the same.
PRONOUNCED .STAVOR1TE,
Point d'esprit in white, white and black.
black and black and white is a pronounced
favorite. 1t is soft, fluffy and becom.
ing, yet somewhat more durable thsi
tulle or chiffon Charming ruffs are
made from white, with edges of White
ribbon shaving a thread Of black ana
more serviceable ones of the black dotted
with white treated in a similar manner.
The friIls, of which there are tour, are
from five to six inches wide and gather
ed, being extremely full. They are then
sewn to a ribbon band. two, one over
tapping the other at each side, AS
rule the finishing streamers are OF the
material, but long loops of ribbon. either
velvet or silk are used. All black net
with black ribbon, or with black thfeao-
ed with white, is smart and serviceable
in one.
Feathers are always beautiful. Those
the ostrich are peculiarly lovely N
white and pale colors and are much 10
be desired, but less costly computations
are shown that are amply worthy OF con-
sideration. Cog, or cocks feathers are
not new, but in conjunction with
L "a u. -f..I, hoy
take a novel form and becon1r marvel,
ously attractive. In their native state.
unsoftened and uncomprornising. they
are somewhat harsh; but, treated in this
latter manner, they are charming in e
extreme while meaning far less cost,
than entire ostrich boas of the better
sort Marabout feathers are much worn,
and there is a tendency toward the lons
rolled ends. similar to those made OF
fur 4 dainty evening cape all in white
is of the mara bout, with an edge of ost-
rich, and groups of these long ostrich
ends finishing each side.
MUFFS TO MATCH.
With all of these dainty muffs, to
match, may be carried if one likes. Later
velvet will be much used, made as the
silk now is and will make an a6nL rable
substitute for fur. 1t is warm. it is
L.,
one OF the ruffs or boas described IN
silk can be reproduced in the heavier
material, if ends and loops of velvet rib
bon be used as finish and the frills be
made Gouble and plain in place Of single
with a ribbon edge. Black is always ser
viceable and suits all things, but the
ruff that matches the costume is essen
TALLY smart. Brown, dark blue and green
are favorite colors, and are all peculiar
ly handsome in rich velvet. A boz
ruff, such as 1 have described. with
ancy nuf to match can be made by any
Fever woman for fraction of the cost
of fur, yet make a scarcely less chic eff
ect. Since the fiat appears to have
gone forth that a. ruche, ruff or boa
there must be these hints as to econo-
mic possibilities are not to be despised.
Light colors and white for the evening
and for carriage wear, dark tones for
the street is the rule in these details of
dress, as well as for the gowns them
selves. It is to be q. dainty season.
Lovely feminine touches mark all the best
designs. These fascinating accessories
have become almost essential and go far
toward making an otherwise simple gown
recherche and elegant, if chosen with
taste and care.
MAY NfANTON.