The courier., 1902-11-08
FASHION

of sartorial novelties Ia as interesting
to women as are the races, II indeed not
little more 30.
was particularly fascinated one day
recently by a costume Of dark blue
Cluny lace. Skirt, bodice and hat were
all of the lace over blue taffeta and
chiffon or mousseline. The skirt was
close hitting, with the Wilderness at the
bottom, but with no outlining Of a
flounce, 20 beautifully was the lace
Joined where this indispensable fulness
began. The lace was heavier at the bot
tom of the gown, where extra null roses
were appliqued. The bodice was like a
sort Of short Monte Carlo coat, reach
Ing almost to the waist, and hanging
fun over q flne lace blouse. The collar
and belt had flowers appliqued on them.
The latter was very wide. as are almost
all the newest belts with dressy gowns.
This one was Of crushed taffeta, corsage-
shaped In the back. and narrowing to-
ward the front The hat was nat and
broad, with q festoon Of narrow lace,
falling over the hair at one side and
edgine the entire wide brim. The crown
was of the Tam o. Shanter style, with
tafYeta roses. blue and white, nesting
at the back and front In clusters of
three or four. A stunning loose jacket
Of navy blue cloth went with the cos
tune, and was donned on the return
trip. This garment was finished in front
with biscuit cloth with braid trimmings,
and was formed with a new cut cape
and wide sleeve cuffs trimmed In a like
manner. The back hung straight from
the shoulders, with the short cape show
Ing to good advantage. The front revers
Of light cloth reached quite to the end
OF the coat, and narrowed from the
throat downward. The sleeves to the
cuffs were very loose and baggy. There
seems absolutely no rule about coat
sleeves. All styles are seen. Loose all
over, loose to the elbow only, loose be-
low the elbow. kimono like, with or with
out cuffs and trimmings. and lastly. al
most without any fulness.
Mrs Thomas Hitchcock, Jr.'s, gown
was also blue, but of lighter shade than
the one have just described. 1t was Of
rough material. tailored exquisitely.
The skirt was Of walking length, with
q long. plain coat reaching to the knees.
White collar and revers were the only
trimmings visible. Her hat was small.
black and not pretty.
Brown il extremely favored. and many
new fan suits Of this color were on view.
A tall blonde. who has hitherto shown
q penchant for purple. has evidently for
sworn her allegiance to the royal hue.
for she appeared radiant in a complete
toilette Of golden brown, with a russet
foliage hat which was In itself q tri-
umph. The crown and leaves Of the lat
ter were Of various autumnal hues. The
hat was further enhanced in beauty by
dull. but richly colored china asters In
two clusters. one at the front, a little
to the left, and the other under the
back Of the brim. The costume was
made with q plated skirt, showing the
very faintest suspicion Of white between
the plaits at each movement Of the
wearer. The coat also showed a trihe
Of white in the garnishings. The deep
cuffs were piped with II, and the small
triplicate cape was strapped with 1t.
The coat fitted loosely in the back, with
a box plait running its length, belted IN,
but not tightly. The front was COM
pletely loose, and showed a double-box
plait on either side.
Another brown outfit had the uphols-
terry style Of trimmings. heavy. silken
ropes and big, crocheted ornaments.
This. though thoroughly fashionable. was
too clumsy appearing. and made its
plump wearer look not unlike a COM
nicely cushioned armchair.
The loose. long-shouldered japanese
style wraps were also In evidence. These
meet my approval upon figures not too
generously proportioned. One with two
capes, with the fulness depending from
them. was especially attractive 1t was
trimmed with pendants and Jet The
opening Of the capes in front showed a
lightly ntted white cloth front. closely
buttoned up for warmth. The collar,