The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-12-13
NOVELTIES. IN SHOPS.

Zibeline is very fashionable. while
broadc]oth and cheviot are also much
used.
For street costumes this year browns,
blue and black and velvet form the trim
ming Of some of the smartest suits.
The newest skirt is tight-ftting to a
point just below the knee, where it as
accordion pleated, and shows quite a
train.
A striking black velvet costume is
trimmed on the bodice with heavy lace.
The skirt is plain, with the exception Of
panels set in either side and perforated
over white.
A gray cloth dinner gown has v
shaped yoke of white Irish crochet lace.
This is outlined with gray taffeta, worked
with gold flowers in scroll effect and
French knots in gray.
The crush belt is of gray taffeta and
a pretty tie is Of lemon-col0red chiffon.
;Ehesskirt is made with tucked fiounce,
FORMED Of two founces coming from the
side and very high in the back. The
tl6uhces are edged with gray taffeta
bands.
4 smart gown is OF red nuns yelling
canvas. having yoke of Russian lace
and narrow revers, and a tie Of red vel
tucked all over lcngthwise and finished
at the bottom with nine narrow bands
of red velvet with gold dots.
In separate skirts for dressy occasions
taffetas are worn, as we'll as velvet and
crepe de chine. These skirts are gener-
ally black. In cloth skirts. those Of
white, tc be worn with a handsome
waist, are much in demand for lunch
cons and semi-formal occasions.
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Spangled mOusseline de sole, with an out
lining of flowers worked in real lace on
the skirt, and the gown is further en-
riched with gold and silver sequins. The
rest is Of white mousseline de sole. and
the crush belt is Of green panne velvet
The lace Of the collar comes down to
form small yoke in front, and the col
lar itself is finished with narrow bands
Of velvet to match the belt.
For young girl there is dainty
gown Of white point desprit; The yoke
and the sleeve from the elbow are of
Irish crochet lace. The bodice is accor-
skirt, which is also accordion pleated,
has a yoke Of lace of the same pattern
as that on the bodice. Around the bot
| tom Of the skirt are inserted diamonds
Of lace. The belt and large bow on the
left side Of the yoke are of white lib
| crty satin.
4 beautiful reception gown of black
velvet and lace is embroidered in black
silk flowers. The yoke and front are
Of white lace, crossing the back and
! falling over the shoulders In front is
a band Of black velvet, with white lace
points. The sleeve is gauntlet shape,
the. gauntlet part being of white lace,
| with small straps of black velvet, caught
on with paste buckles. \ tie of shaded
yellow velvet, with lace ends, gives a
bright touch of color to this charming
creation.
Black over white is a favorite combi-
nation for evening gowns. A beautiful
princess gown is made of black rcnais-
| Sance lace and net. over white NOUS
seline dc sole. and silk foundation. The
yoke and collar are of real lace Of a
| deep cream. and the sleeves of renais-
sance. The body is of tucked net. The
| skirt is entirely Of lace, and is given
the necessary fullness by the double droD
skirt, the under portion being white silk
and the outer made Of mOusseline de
sole, and lavishly ruffled at the bottom.
The gown is a marvel of richness.-New
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