The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-19

silks--black and red, green and red. blue
and green-made up I'm street costumes
Usually these gowns show little trimming
aside from stitched bands OF silk or velvet,
but the latter are INDUCED freely. Fancy
coats OF velvet or cloth may be worn over
such dresses. Black silk often is seen
White usually trims II. and black and
white striped materials are in considerable
variety. Persian and Oriental embroideries
look well on these stuffs. Invisible plaids
in silk as in cloth and velvet, are made In
skirt and waist costumes. usually trimmed
with any OF the fancy braids in black or
black and white, with cord ornaments or
pendants of jet as finish. Lace is used.
but not so freely as last spring. Embroid-
cry and applique trimmings has replaced
much lace Black lace Is being revived for
all grades of dresses. 1t looks especially
well on silk and light shades of velvet.
velvets become each week more impress
sive In the stylish parade appearing in
increasing numbers in gowns and coats.
The suit composed OF velvet skirts and
cloth waist, trimmed with velvet to match
the skirt. is just now very swagger. In
to-day's second drawing. at the left, is one
of these suits. black as TO velvet, and fawn
broadcioth as to the other portion. Velvets
may be had i'm the piece beautifully ap-
pIiqued with medallions of lace or pas
sementerle. These make up richly and are
much varied. One sketch here light
gray velvet. appliqued with black and
white striped silk medalions outlined with
black silk chenille. Braid and chenille are
used with astonishing freedom on these
stuffs. yet the results are tasteful. Braid
Of ell iS in, oh oh
velvet in large quantities All the new
braids are very flexible and may be
ranged in complex designs whenever that
is desired, as 1t often is. Velvet and fur
gowns are splendid. the two materials
blending finely. Short. loose Jackets are
made en- suite with the skirt Of light
coIored veIvets. Buttons feature of
their trimming. For example, see this
initial picture. tan velvet. with skirt
panel and waistcoat effect Of white moire,
a gilt button holding each of the numer-
Gus tabs. Long and three-quarter velvet
coats are numerous. a type has stole
fronts and large dropping collars. The
facing usually is of some handsome ma
teriaI. either silk. covered with heavy lace,
or silk and satin embroidered or spangled
and jetted. This type was pictured by the
artist, its components being purple velvet.
white moire. appliqued with black silk
cord. chenille and jet ornaments. Such
garnitures as are suitable for these stole
ends at times applied to the lower half
OF a velvet long coat and to its sleeves
below the elbow. The result is rich and
striking.
Pendants in the form of silk, velvet or
Jet are characteristic of new embroideries.
Coarse laces. such as Russian and Cluny,
are seen on all kinds of costumes Spangled
and jetted passementeries are in many va
rieties and widths. Black velvet leaves
sprinkled with black jet or spangles are
for appliquing on very transparent ma
terials. White generally is the color of the
fabric. and the whole gown is appliqued
with leaves. Mousseline de sole passemen-
teries are fine and rich. They are in ba-
tiste colors. black. white. black and white
and various tints. Wool laces are a stand
by I'm bands. medallions. applique designs
and insertions. Some solid colors,
others in two tints and still others show
Eastern colorings.
A lot of artistic effort has been expended
to the end that shaggy dress goods should