Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
PARTISAN WOMEN'S WINTER COSTUMES,
The Paris Correspondent of the Dispatch De
scribes Smart Gowns and Wraps---New
Mourning Styles and. Effects in Furs.

PARIS. December 2e.-The favorites Of
society who fear the chill Of wintry winds
have already either gone south. or are
making arrangements for their winter So
journ on the Riviera.
In town there is little cessation from the
rlIn OF gaieties which commences with the
return Of society to town.
Quite a shiver is running through the
blue blood of some of the elite, whose
pride is threatened by the, cry raised in
the House of Deputies for the abolition OF
all titles. and more than one fair Ameri-
caine is depressed over the thought that
the very object for which She sacrificed
her birtf,right may be taken from her by
an arbitrary republican government.
This advertisement is no way affects the
manipulations of the tickle goddess who
necessarily weaves the subtle wool OF
fashion in the ateliers of the Rue de Ia
Paix or the Place Nendome. Although the
most iaboriouS Of her duties for the sea-
son have been accomplished, so capricious
is the despotic dame that she is ever in
1ulging in new phantasies.
One Of the costumes. which nave
sketched TO illustrate this article, is a
very seasonable effect in brown rough
cloth. 1t is made with Russian blouse,
with skirt and underskirt having the Ell
feet of three deep founces, full bishop
sleeves. with deep cuffs, trimmed with
dark brown velvet. a brown fox peler-
Inc, with long ends and muff, complele
this smart costume.
An equally stylish costume sketched Is
in tan-colored CLOTH made with long LUCK
ed coat. The ciinging skirt has two slnu-
lated drape6 fiounces at the loot, each
plat being stitched. To complete TINS
effect g handsome gray squirrel scarf
lined with soft. white liberty SATIN, Is
worn, wound around the shoulder
For visiting, or Riviera wear, will de-
scribe a costume which I had not the ia
cilities for sketching. 1t is tailor effect
IN pastel blue cloth in which the horizon
tal lines Of graduated tucks form dis
+inctiye feature of the design. These are
broken on the skirt by, an insertion OF
fcele fIet lace, deliberately appliqued with
blue panne and cloth. the pretty princess
effect being obtained by a latfice-Work az
rangenent of stitched cloth and panne-
The entire gown Is charming and ..dr-
Ynonious effect. only broken at throat and
waist By touches Of delicate toned orien-
tai embroidery, but carried out In cream
cloth and filet lace it may be made equal
~ attractive:
another new tailor model is in black,
secked with white The skirt. cut in flow
ing plaits. forming a bell shape around
the bottom. is relieved by. little pattes anc
fringe Of white cloth, embroidered IN
black silk.
A. gerry pretty toilet Of girls cendre
rloth destined for Vienna, Is made Win
volante and bolero of seaisliin. the deep
collar of ermine is applique over a flttins
yoke collar Of madore brown viewer, VIII
the under sleeves Of velvet to match, m
lshcd with suffs of errnine. a belt OF
antique silver is worn. and the SetVes
capeline is lined With ermine. trlnmeu
with q chache- peigne OF ecru ana oiach
lace. A companion costume Tor Inc same
trousscau is In bottle green velSet. re-
jIeyed with black passementerie Inc COL
lar and front are cut in one piece. Teieseu
with white brandenbourgs pickcd ous
with gold. The stole boa and nun II, are =.
chinchjlIa, with lace coquettes. me NAT
comnletine this elegant toilette is of green
velvet, trimmed with Hshl "iaeS aA 1 80
broidercd tulle-
rho ,rinle skirt effect still remains very
much in vogue, and zibelines continue 10
be marked favorites OF this materlai
.aw lovely walking costume IN the eois
recently The material was heckeo Will
white the gown made with three SNAPPED
aounces around the foot and stitched on
braided bands and tabs running down the
rkirt and around 1t above the knees. Beau
iful embroidcries decorated the open
front and bell sleeves.
A very elegant costume entirely of FUR.
and worn by Russian countess cre sn.
M small Impression in the Champs Ely
aees one cold day recently. It was en-
f1retY OF sable, appropriately trimmed
viii, broad-tatl. and looked az rich as
saything imaginable.
Another gown. OF which I was stven .
sSew. made 70 be worn at p Forthcoming
SEe66knx. waa IN q HAt1xia III which seems