FASHION NOTES.
I find that in Paris they are making some gowns with very curious, and, to my thinking, not altogether pretty, skirts, which are arranged with an upper skirt cut in deep points over au underskirt of a different material, trimmed to match. Double skirts of any kind always have an unfortunate tendency to make the wearer appear stumpy and short, and this cutting-in-two process is rendered more noticeable by the introduction of tho deep points, so I do not fancy that thsse skirts will meet with muoh favour or bs very generally adopted. Some brave spirits, pining after novelty, may, of course, make use of the idea; but I should advise everyone who does not happen to be " most divinely till " and slim to hold carefully aloof from it " A recent walk in the West-end revealed the fact that tiny bonnets and toque; are immensely popular. The toque is especially becoming to a small round face, crowned with a mass of fluffy hair. Some rem.irkable pretty ones were seen, ' consis ing simply of a crown of sun-burnt straw, edged all round in turban style with black feather trimming, and a rosette of black satin placed a little to the left of the front, with some upstanding blades of grass ; while there were others that had a ruche of lace-edged lisse in place of the feathers. The sun-burnt coarse straw is quite a novelty, with its simple trimming of black satin, and pale blue ribbon rosettes. Accordion-pleated material is not recommended for sea-side wear. After exposure to sea-air scarcely a fold is left, and all its beauty disappears, leaving behind a dress that is perfectly useless. Serge, tweed, alp&ca, and biege are the strongest and best material, from whioh to make a selection for a durable sea-side costume, but for town wear the accordion-pleated grenadine aud alpaca are very fashionable. Silver grey is a favourate colour just now ; it is frequently trimmed with touches of pale pink, or black and oream luce. Now that the holidays have commenced, spa-side and country attire is the one absorbing topic of the day. Materfamilias will find the skirt and coat costume of navy serge all-sufficient; as well as the most serviceable wenffor their daughters. Accompanied with>mirious coloured cotton and flannel blouses it is a style that admits of so many changes. Where there are many girls to provide with dress it becomes a matter of considerable importance to have the clothes fashioned, that they may be appropriate for wearing either tin bright, dull, or chilly days. A young and daintylooking gown was made of navy serge, with bell skirt of moderate dimensions, edged with one row of military braid. .The bodice waa cut somewhat like a midshipman's jacket, with wide revers, and turndown collar, boardered with narrower military braid, and full coat sleeves. With this dress had been made two smart doublebreasted waistcoats, the one in white drill, the other in blue silk spotted with white ; whilst dainty blouses and frill fronts were also intended to be worn. A jaunty sailor hat of navy straw with removable bands, harmonizing in colour with tho blouses or waistcoat worn, completed the pretty effect of this costume. The bands for the hat were mado with elastic stitched beneath the bow, so that at a moment's notice the one was easily removed, and another as readily replaced. A warm outdoor wrap is really essential for one's comfort by the seashore. The latest design, both neat and practical, is made in cape form with three pelerines ; the two upper ones are cut up the centre of back, and bound at the edge with a band of velvet, matching the colour of tne doth. The lower aape is similarly edged, and the band is carried up the centre of back to the neck, thus forming two lines, which fills in the space between the upper capes, whilst a rolled-over collar of velvet adds style to the wrap. Made in tan, brown, or navy cloth, with velvet to match, it looks .decidedly smart.
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Evening Post, Volume XLVI, Issue 132, 2 December 1893, Page 1 (Supplement)
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