The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-05
Pretty Models for AUTUMN Gowns


the lace vest.
s The sleeves are the sort already men
toned but also are sllirred for half the
distance between shoulders and elbows.
Until they fit snugly and give the effect
Of being one with the waist At the
wrists arc narrow cuffs or Oriental en-
Lro.dery which material also edges the
tior,se. and falling through the opened
,,,.ffs are ,Indcr,sleeres of lace. The whole
effect is as unique as it Is beautiful.
Tho shirred waist gives a distinct sur
plice effect and. with the sleeves, the
long shoulder line that is so much liked.
The coat Of cloth is a tiny one falling
lust TO the belt and is loose in box style
viii, big bell sleeves Down each front
are ornaments of crocheted SILK from
which taascls depend. for without some
thing to drop and dangle no gown Is
quite complete.
More srrviceable costumes seen are OF
dark blue and Of rich deep red. One no.
table example of the blue is in the shade
known as royal and is trimmed with
black. The material is camels hair che.
volt and the style of the coat is the
tunic of which I made special mention
last week The skirt is the tNwas's
graceful one Will l)itilAI ~ SeDNSAA
ard circular flouncc at sides and back
md simply stitched The coat fits the
fig;ire snugly above the waist and forms
q. tunic that extends three-quarters the
length Of the skirt 1t is double breast
cd in style with big bishop sleeves and a
small cape and is finished with black
cords and tassels across the front and
falling from the narrow belt at the back.
mr. Cf h1I1a velvet An
o,bcr is in blouse style and is elaborate
~ trimmed with black silk braid. The
sliIt shows the graceful circular flouncc
with a habit back. The blouse is the
new one that falls slightly over the belt
at the back while it is left free for a
few inches each side Of the front and
50 gives a narrow box effect To the
belt is attached a circular basque that
extends al the way round Basque. and
blouse are closely banded with the braid,
while collar, revers and cuffs are of Per-
sian lamb and the full sleeves are plain.
Still a third costume in blue is Of
zibeline and in h deep, dark shade that
yet is lighter than navy. The skirt is
the new one that forms a drapery at the
back over the train and is edged with
n variation of the Greek fret in black
and white braid. beyond which are fan
cy stitches in black and white silk The
blouse is double breasted, but cut out
ut the neck to reveal the bodice worn
beneath. which is of white taffeta
banded with narrow black velvet ribbon
and arranged in straps below, so that
tho vest is cream lace falls through. The
sleeves are slashed at the back and
allow those of the. waist to be seen. but
are caught again into narrow cuffs,
which, with collar and front of the
blouse. is trimmed with black and white
braid and fancy stitches. At each side
Of the blouse, giving the double breasted
effect, are drop buttons OF dull old sill
yer in openwork design, showing blue
stones within.
The Greek fret, always handsome, is
much in vogue and Is to be seen as n
design for applied braids and ribbons
and woven in many handsome ap-
pliaues. charming little gown in
pastel tan has vest of cream tilIet
lace with the collar accompanying en-
HANGED by the design in narrow hl,:e
velvet ribbon. a dark red cloth cos
tune shows a succession Of circular
folds extending, at intervals, for the en-
tire length of the skirt. and is made with
a blouse round at the neck and open
at the front. Yoke and vest are of the
heavy linen lace, to which / have given
SO much space. and the neck of the
#.y.ouses is slashed to form a succession of
strips. Through these strips passing
in and out. is laced an inch-wide braid
that midway the length of the
front edges, is allowed to hang in ends
that are finished with groups Of tas.els
The effect is as good as it is novel, and
the entire gown has an air of distinc-
ton not always found
Plaids as trimming are much seen.
and are to be had in velvet and panne
as well as silk and wool A genuine
English walking suit IS OF myrtle green
Melton cloth and shows collar and cuffs
aof@one Of the Clan plaid woods strapped
with white cloth at their edges. The
coat is a novel one and is perfect fit
ting. but cut off at the waist line at the
fronts. while it forms a long Epostillioa
at the back
White cloth bands edging collar cuffs
and similar accessories are, by the
way. much used and exceedingly smart
and effective have seen velvet cuffs
and collar so treated as well as those
of cloth and / assure you the result vas
all that could be desired Bits of White
on dark costumes as we'll as bits Of
Piaeh on those OF paler tlntS give a
certain distinction and elegance to the
entire gown. but must, of course, be
handled with care.
Fur. too, is used as an edge and in hits
give most elegant effects. but must lie
we'll chosen. Dark brown mink son
white is often superb. while it is hand
some on rich reds and blues and MANY
other colors. but ermine is hard and
trying despite its beauty and requires
the utmost skill and care If 1t is to en-
nance the wearer, not merely display it
self.
MAY MANToN.
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