The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-03
Paris Fashion .ceHer.

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PARIS. Oct. ia gown suitable for
evening functions or with the additloh
of an Ampiecement to cover neck ana
shoulders, convertible into use for alter
neon wear, was worn at recent dinner
BY a charming Partisan friend. Inc Iap-
ric, of soft taffeta, in faint shade Oh
olive was trimmed with chiffon lncrus-
tatious of lace The skirt was arranged
in the very narroWest plaitS, lald YER
tically, Of course, and ending underneath
the crossed band of folded chiffon, which
was edged with bands of lace applique.
Below this band were three short hounc-
eS tucked on the edges, ana WlsR sur
faces decorated with handsome medal
lions of lace. Empire wreaths OF lace
were scattered over the plated portion OF
the skirt the upper part Oh Wmch sho"
ed a pointed application OF chiffon Tram
ed in the lace The blouse of the sort
est white point d'esprit, was confined at
the waist by sash band of silk. The
short bolero displayed bands of the lace
and a deep collar of silk frilled and over
laid with lace The jacket sleeves of
tucked six were cut off at the elbow,
where daintily frilled and pulled folds
of chiffon, looking much like the petals
of large flowers were substituted for the
usual fiGl noes. The neck OF the podlce
was pointed, and with the insertion OF
collar and an empiecement of lace, the
froclS was easily made into costume
suitable for afternoon wear.
White taior-made promenade gowns
are plentiful The cleaners art so read
ilvs restores a frock of this sort that the
preiudiced against light ourdoor costumes
has disappeared. In Paris, with It's
srnokeless atmosphere, there is no chance
for apprehension of SCOT. handsome
robe of white serge was ordered by
pretty actress from one of the great tai
lers a few weeks ago, and the result OF
his labors was one of the prettlest street
gowns / have seen for some time. mag
he skirt fitted severely in front, with
the front panel inclosed between bands
of stitched plaits made from the serge
About the lower part of the skirt undu-
lating banks of stitching appeared. The
ONLY further decoration-boX plalts In the
rear-gave to the garment the fullness
and graceful draping wherein lies the Sc
cret of the success of the seasons tailored
skirt. The serge jacket, cut after the
Louis XIV. style, with vest and basqued
coat. was supplied with round double
collar The lower part was covered with
stitching. which appeared also upon the
collar The box plated front was cross
ed with tiny strappings of the cloth. A
rolling undercollar of velvet and tiny re-
yers of that material supplied the only
touches of contrast in color, while cas-
eades of lace down each side OF the 'front.'
gave a touch of airiness to the coat, fur-
ther enhanced by the outline of the light
and fluffy silk and lace blouse under
Meath The sleeves We're especially pref
ty. The Jacket sleeve reached trifle be-
low the elbow, terminating in triangu-
lar cuff held by an ornam sntal button
,1oo Of rot fI1iIlr than
usual. came we'll down on the wrist, its
lower part consisting Of a wide plated
cuff
Although the marquse hat is not so
much in vogue as it was last season,
tkcsc WHO found il becoming still affect
a modified type of that chapeau, and for
wear with the costume l have just men
tipEcd a very pretty one of dark felt
terminating in band of white was Sc
lccted. "A little trimming of velvet rib
bon and buckles was piquantly arranged
around the crown, While the indentations
IN the brim were crossed by double bands
of white velvet, each of them clasped in
the center by a jeWeled buckle.
LIN winter millinery the velvet picture
hat is capable of the most satisfactory
adaptations. Almost any type of young
face looks we'll under some modification
of this hat Quite a girlish expression
IS impaired to the face by wide
hrimmed picture hat bent in front very
much like the outlines of a gypsy bon
net and trimmed above with rows of vel
vet to simulate a triple brim. The
crown. hidden by a frilled arrangement
of velvet and claSped by a long narrow
buckle of steel or rhinestOnes, reminds
one of the mushroom crowns. Plumes
extending from the back of the hat
around the brim give the required touch
of softness to the CLEANING velvet.
ain one of the shops [ lately noted a
very smart walking toque formed of
velvet and brown wings. Velvet brown
and white, formed the folded crown, and
fIills about the briln almost covered
its surface. The wings were placed
on each side we'll to the back, so thai
when thehat was on the head they would
droop over the hair.
As q concession to a lady who will not
Wear, birds wings or feathers Of any
sort because of a humane wish to spare
The lives ef the feathered songsters, one
CT the Sms rtest shops along the Rue d.
Ia Paix exerted its skill to produce q
stylish hat for which madame, as they
well knew, was able to pay generously
SO they built charming little toque oil
felt and velvet. The frame was bent ur
a trif1e at each side and the velvet
brought over the back under the brim al
one side, reached to the front, where
jeweled clasp united it to the folds laid
ON &he upper part of the hat The ends
of the velvet, back and front, We're wired
in a wing-like poise, and at the base OF
each, simulated wing a cluster of pom.
pons tipped with white lent a touch OF
brilliancy.
Toques of the turban sort are worn
great deal for outdoor sports, and the
rough and ready hats of this type canno
be too strongly recommended. Toquei
have been SO increased in size that many
persons insist on calling them hats. Greer
is much exploited in millinery both a
foliage and as fabric trimming. Draperie
of lace or of any material used in deco
rating fhe hat come down over the hal
and are considered one of the most fetch
ing touches to the toque of the moment
The entire catalogue of fashions of Ell,
genies time must have been exhausted b,
the demands made upon it for wlnte
frocks. 1t seems that Second empir
garments are to have first place in tn
favor of the modish, the pompadour re
vival@pTedieted for the later portion O
the season having as yet made little head
way Empire gowns for evening, for in
door ard for street wear are considere,
The height of chic A charming type 0
<the evening frock intended for. the ward
robe of a young duchess I wills describ
as well as [ can from memory 1t wa