FRILLS OF FASHION.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5454, 4 January 1896, Page 3

FRILLS OF FASHION.

Jaunty little capes for evening. have Medici collars lined with feathers, and more showy capes of brocaded silks in bright colours are trimmed with black fur. GaUoonß, in many widths and varying prices, are used for trimming, and braiding on cloth gowns for morning wear is in vogue again. Basques, and vests are braided all over in a pattern or with a simple ooil on the edge. Persian and ribbed velvet ribbons are among the novelties used f or . dress trimmings. , •■• , 4 : ■'-■'• " Chiffon brilliant" is a new substitute I for chiffon. It comes in all colours and ia very glossy. ' ■;■'; Wool braid with a corded edge is used in place of velveteen for the bottom d! aresaes. Black satin petticoats, warmly lined with flannel and gored somewhat after the style of an umbrella, A so that t&ey button on to the lover edge of $he corset, are indispensable additions to a stout woman's outfit.

The latest evening dresses are literal copies of • the Marie Antoinette gown, with very full skirte gathered on to a low. out waist pointea'in front and round in the back. The sleeves are , two short pufts hanging like ruffles from the shoulder, and the hip pads- are not omitted. TJuffs of black chiffon, larger than any we. have. .had before, are made very pretty with tiny bite of ostrich, feathers on the edge like a fringe, and pi addition to these are neck ruches .of innumerable loops of velvet ribbon, a Ettlemi^ than ari inch wide, of gauze ribbon with a Bfttin edge k sewn to; a satin ribbon two inches wide: which lies in a bow in front.

The newest models in capes are shaped to. show the outline of the shoulder, which is not completely disguised by fluffy frilli as it was in the spring; and the verj daintiest things on the list are short capei for evening, made of white velvet patterned all over with shadowy roses. . • Black satin ribbon, four or five inchet wide and elaborately jetted, is used fol trimming silk and velvet capes. It i» sewn lengthwise at intervals all around and the upper ends fold over in loops and are gathered in to partially form the ruche Brocaded silks in dark colours are, mad* up into afternoon gowns for street wear. One of the useful makeshifts of fashion is a wide collar and ravers of satin, env broidered all over with jet and Bteel 01 gold and jet, which can be worn with any evening dress. The latest sleeve is moulded to the arm from the wrist to two inches above thq elbow, and the puff at the top is full, short aid' drooping-' '• ' " ' "•' .' " •' ; •• • •'•■■■ •* ':•■■'■' '. ■ Leather for dress waists is something unique in the winter fashions. ■ It is tan in colour, thin enough to be pliable, and is decorated with applique lace as if it were satin or velvet. . ,'.' "

. Fur trimmings from one to three inches vide are more in . demand than ever, anS they are in combination with lace, chiffon, and dainty embroideries on the most dressy gowns. Stock collars, revers, wide belt*, and bretelles of fur are seen in.theolotii gowns, and an entire, bodfce of for is not unusual. Persian lamb, with' cream lace on the waist of a black satin gown, makes a very elegant costume.

Another variety of the much-trimmed collar band is gained by tying the bow in front instead of at the back. If ribbon is used, one yard and a half is\the necessary quantity. This passes around the back through a buttonhole, made in the ribbon 1 at the back; and ties in front.

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