Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-18

PARIS, January 14-Now that the Ri
aera crowds are gone, and all the fuss
md feathers attending their departure
5 over, Partisan life has resumed its
formal winter features-its concerts. thea
les intirnes, dinners, five o'clocks, must
al matinees. and the rest Without at
tempting 10 beiittle the charming eX-
istence in the, Riviera, only those who
know Paris as d home can realize the
charm Of the place as residence. given
ones own quarters however humble; for
hotel life is never satisfactory. One can
IND existence here very delightful, sur
rounded by ones own books cushions,
vases, photographs--all these accessories
but form ones atmosphere chez sol.
The hour has really come when it is I'M
perattve to discuss the latest aspect of
artistic negligees with which woman is
always delighted to adorn herself when
occasion permits. These garments natu-
tally partake of the prevailing tendency
TO extravaganza, and / could write long
dissertation on magnificent elaboration
Of brocades and satins encrusted with
lace, OF ethereal fancies of chiffon and
fln1y lace, jewelled centuries and yokes,
ana q generally sustained effort at eX-
-traTagant display. But given a possible
pattern Of simple outline. there is nothing
more attractive than a loose, flowing,
picturesque tea gown; while the cloth
Tea gown becomes q formidable rival
10 thosa Of lighter fabric, the advantage
Of poile, and crepe de chine are not 10 be
forgotten, as these materials hit the hap
py mean, and really are as oh in favor
japanese silks and satins enter largely
into use in the creation of negligee gowns.
A handsome garment which forms the
subject of one of the accompanying
sketches is IN a delicate lavender inquired
silk, with lace yoke and a fichu OF Lace
Deep bands Of lace are at the bottom OF
Sleeve and skirt Of garment, edged or
sither side with satin ribbon.
another very stylish and absolutely new
eject lately issued from, one of our lead
Ing atclers is in a handsome striped
six with lace yoke and crepe front The
trimmings as my sketch shows. are O.
large silk ornaments appliqued in bands
OF silk, the under sleeve Of crepe de chine
while the upper sleeve of silk straps Ii
embroidered in French knots: the girdl
is of black and white silk cords.
The japanese kimono still stands on
as an excellent model for a dressing gowl
where simplicity is aimed at, and her
is one in modified form to meet spresen
@~'iSAsSllAS- II Is SpSCIaliS EeS1SIlSt
lot cachenlire and should be lined witt
thin India silks. The fronts fold over an,
are fastened by loops of a narrow sill
cord winch outlines the neck. owing +
which the lowness Of the neck is n,ereI
a matter of adjustment :. border O
handsome embroidered cashmere edges IN
entire garment and sleeves
One OF the mos, delicate and pracef,
creations / have seen in these garment
was lately shipped from an establishment
IN the Place Nendome to Madrid, bein
intended for a lady very prominent al tn
Spanish court 1t is a tea gown of creai
panne, and cream Cloth: appliqued Ma,
guertes, with yellow velvet centers dec
rate the bolero. sleeves. and the hens
the soft cream Empire lace underskir
while the black velvet collar adds veI
picturesque touch.
simple garment for the boudoir whic
nave sketchcd is of figured woolle
GOODS, with deep pointed sleeves ar
check border: ii opens at the side. tt
subject Of another sketch is saque {
pastel coiored fancy silk, with horde
0' embroidered roses.
? beautiful and very unique neglisee5
.setch is OF Oriental SILK, bordered wit
~; ,;i'e silk, with raised embroidery in re
IN. Is cut to initiate the bournoas
ta e Arabs. There are three points
,l IN the two sides being finished vii
-. ~ posoer and bpttoning over tho mtdd
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