FASHIONS FOR NOVEMBER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5733, 28 November 1896, Page 3

FASHIONS FOR NOVEMBER.

(We igel's Journal.) In many stylish costumes the bodices are made of contrasting material to the skirt, and Louis XVI coats are worn in the same manner, these having wide pointed revers reaching well back over tho sleeve, and a somewhat plain short basque. Bodices are much seen with tho deep corselet belt, with which we have been familiarized heretofore. Indeed, these belts are a special features in themselves at present, and are in a variety of shapes. Perhaps the most favoured is the deep folded bolt, fastening at the side front with gem buttons; then they are made plain, and some have points. The cuirass bodice partakes of the idea of tho deep belt worn over a full bodice. Yoke bodices are seen again, tbe yoke, however, being usually reserved to the front, and the fulness extending below to the waist may be framed in two flat pleats or bands of trimming, finishing over the belt with pendent ornaments. Then the yoke is probably bordered with full or double frills of chiffon, and embellished with an applique of lace, when a very pretty bodice is produced. As we are wearing many striped materials now, they call for special contrivance for effect in being made up. The stripes are worn horizontal, vertical, and in slightly diagonal lines to tlio centre. One of the prettiest designs seen on a costume had tho stripes running straight in bodice and skirt, the skirt being gored and slightly full at the waist. On the plain full bodice a collar was arranged which had triple points at back and front, and the stripes devised to run into each point. The collar was edged with chiffon, and the sleeves were of a distinct material with the belt and collar. A tasteful manipulation of revers, is a great element of adornment on a bodice. "Here was a becoming arrangement of the same. They were shaped somewhat square, but diverged into points in front, and, coming across tho shoulders, they were finished at a a level with a yoke trimming on the front between them. Edged with a triple bordering, bands of the same trimming were carried over the front to the waist. The turn-down collar and cuffs matched the revers, and tho lower edge of the skirt was bordered to match. Zouave, bolero, or Eton jackets are a very important feature of the dress of the time. Some are sleeveless, and usually they are rendered highly ornate by the choice of materials, or by garniture of an elaborate kind. .With these coat bodices have appeared dainty fronts of chiffon over satin, or bright flowered silk, made with puffs or tuckings, being set off with bright coloured ribbon bands at neck and waist. Bodices covered with horizontal tucks from neck to waist, with sleeves in correspondence, are made of chiffon over satin, and are prettily finished with full collar, belt, and deep wristbands of bright velvet, scarlet or sapphire blue being conducive to a good effect. Full skirts are come in again, apparently to make a stay. pSouiq are merely set into the waistband with slight fulness, while others have rows of gathering either encircling the skirt to the back fulness, or being gathered at the hips only. All new skirts are made with foundations, and foot trimmings have properly got the lead for fashionable wear. Two or threo narrow frills are very general, but there aro many borderings of lace applique and specially prepared edgings which must hold their own in this department. Skirts are being ornamented with lengthwise stripes carried down from the waist and broadening towards the bottom. The stripes may surround the skirt, or a front may be left plain like a panel.