Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

embroidered bands of pale pink and blue,
on blue silk. The skirt is tucked above
the knee. The front of the waist and
sleeve are of dotted chiffon to match trim
ming of embroidery. the collar being of
embroidered silk, and underskirt Of silk in
matching hue
Another small zibeline frock, was
trimmed with stitched strappings Of plain
cloth, with collar and revers of Persian
lamb, giving it q wintry tone.
Perhaps as fetching as anything yet
produced in these dressy zibeines is a
costume in which ribbed stripes Of soft
green. alternate with blue and black:
raised spots of white being showered
prodiga1ly over all the colors. The skirt
is made with three deep and beautifully
arranged flounces, bordered with green
cloth and banded in at the waist by
folded belt Of black satin ribbon, dipping
in front and tied UP at the back III a
big bow. the loops of which are drawn
through rings of green silk before they
are released and formed into long sash
ends. The short cut of the bolevo enables
a display of all the pretty effects of this
belt, making the waist simmer by its
pleated fitness, black sd tin ribbons being
again the vogue, threaded through the
odd siiken rings at each side of the big
sailor collar Of green cloth, applqued. like
the revers, with lace and embroidered
with green, gold. black. and white, before
it is finally edged with a band Of white
cloth. crossed by trellis work OF black
silk
Among some of the chic winter coats
that l have seen at Longchamps lately,
were endless varieties Of furs. some of
which / could not even nama Everything
In furs seems to be correct, with ermine
for a leader. which is SO often seen in
combination with some other fur, fire.
quently with squirrel. Half length. loose
coats Of gray squirrel. with facinSs OF
white lynx OF erminc, have been displayed
on the grand stand on cold days Peler-
ines are seen in all the most fashionable
furs-sable. chinchilla. and lynx, and. OF
course crnine. The newer coats are made
without the high collars that ruled earlier
in the season, and many storm coats are
seen with storm collars end facings Of
fur and lined throughout with fur.
The long Iace-trimmed CloakS and coats
Of white cloth are also very popular, the
lace often being heavily embfoIdered Win
silk and chenille.
Some of the new cloaks have heavy
trimmings of cord and tassels Of white
silk on bands OF embroidery in gold and
silver in Grecian patterns The luxury
and elegance Of the styles is unlimited.
Tho nat picture hat. illustrated, Is OF
white beaver, the white chantilly drapery
being drawn through slit In the brim.
falling in long scarf ends at the back
large blue feather is fastened at the left
side. with ornaments OF sapphires and
rhincstones set In old silver.
For dinner and theatre wear I must
describe two of the most fascinating mod
els seen In my travels. One is of the
latest zbeline cloth, the soft, gray green
of which is fecked with silvery white
hairs and interviewer with irregular spots
introducing tinEe OF purple as a closer
contrast Little. closely-sr1tched tabs f1E<
ure at either side OF tho pouched coat
fronts, and finish of with diamond shaped
medallions Of velvet in a moro pronounced
shade of green. embroidered In shaded
green silks and gold thread: other strap
pings, decorated with tiny green and gold
buttons. holding the plaits OF the Gored
.I.Irt until thax aosn out IN fanrUks faA