Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
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PARIS. November 3,-(Special)-The re-
turn Of society to town is now fact BE-
vond doubt as the constant streams Of
fashionab les in the Rue de la Paix and
other streets affected by the elite abund-
antly testify.
There is SO much TO say about the new
modes that one scarcely knows what to
begin with. l have seen some very chic
new effects at the gatherings at the Hotel
Ritz which l have carefully sketched.
One of the handsomest and most recher-
che OF the new out-Goor gowns, distinctly
embodying the latest cut of skirts. Is in
rough, oriental green cheviot- The skirt
is made close-ftting, with shaped piece
from side to side giving the effect Of an
overdress. The trimming is of black
soutache braid. The corsage has a COL
lar of green velvet, guipure lace shoulder
pieces. and ornaments. The revers are
Of white taffeta. stitched with green, the
vest being of chiffon and inserting of
green silk embroidery In white taffeta-
The full sleeves are made with double cuff
of material over velvet cut. The under
sleeves are of chiffon with shirred cuff
The lining is Of old blue tatfeta. A black
hat trimmed with ostrich feathers COM
pietes the ensemble.
Some of the stunning gowns have the
panel front, the clinging skirt being cut
away in an upward slope towards the
ok, and a closely-plated hounce set in.
With this skirt the blouse waist Is in
triple bolero form, each section being well
stitched Frogs with tassels tr:.n all
points where such a finish is admissible.
Another exquisite costume involving the
same idea in the cut OF the skirt is made
to fit snugly by means Of narrow cores
seven on each side of a front panel The
seams are piped with blue and white
check. and tabs of the check finish the
bottom of each section, widening out
towards the foot of the skirt The bolero
is in triple effect. finished with the check
as are also the sleeves. The vest is fitted
to the figure with white soft girdle of
dark blue silk.
fall and winter gown Of black tafeta.
The skirt is deliberately tucked and has
at intervals quaint diamond-shap ped slits
through which the black ribbon velvet is
run to the bottom of the skirt This
trimming is repeated on the bodice with
the addition of diamond shaped applioues
OF the Claintiest ecru lace.
In the most approved of the new models
the overskirts are cut in fitting sections,
each stitched to the other. the edge seal
Ioped and finished with many rows Of
stitching. In these tailor effects the front
breadth frequently runs plain to the feet.
trimmed with clusters of buttons
A very handsome outdoor effect is
shown in another of my sketches. 1t is of
smooth tan cloth. made with coat and
belt and large revers, the collar tucked.
and stitched again between the tucks.
7 ne standing collar is of cloth and dark
green velvet. while the vest effect is of
velvet only.
Bands of velvet trim the coat and skirt
from waist TO the bottom Of skirt, which
is made in groups Of three tucks a vel
vet picture hat with ends of ribbon Is
We with this costume
outdoor costume. distinctly ORR
design. have sketched for the
bt ~ of your readers.
It is in dark uiue zibeline. made with
close-fitting Jacket. stitched yoke en-
placement and collar of blue velvet. EN-
broidered with white The trimming IS
formed of stitched bands and ornaments
of blue silk cord. The full sleeves are
laid in tucked plaits, and made with