LATEST FASHIONS FROM PARIS Mlle. Forzarte. "The Prettiest Woman in Paris," Brings Oatriek He-.d-Dre-.ses Into Favor, »a for Basquea, Bessie Ascough Say» They Threaten Too Much Popularity-New Things Are Pearl Gray and Corsage Watches. recall the fashions of 18», hat made of black satir achieve their greatest successes in thi which ed Napoleon of the same material aa the a rial shoes straw and trimmed with large, way. and that is , made of black moiré ribbon, A New Color for Linen Tailor«Madei dress, invariably rosette, are the correct These on the latest and moi thing. polonaise this rosette being placed up¬ Stone-gray ia the in outline. The where the for -finished linei dresses are quaint up¬ turned brim, just gray pearl successful color of the dress is almoat ex¬ ornament is shown in the sketch. It is a deliriously cool tint and quit per portion actly like the polonaises which were in¬ as as beige or putty, aa The Tallien collar which I have practical worn fifteen or twenty years ago, and dicated is distinctly eccentric in out¬ does not show dust marks. shade of to whic the skirts are short and pleated. line, but this, too, is very popular in The peculiar gray A aupple sash ia passed round the had these collars in I am now alluding is the exact colo Paria. We have th figure, just above the knees, and the and in some of powdered pumice stone; and , pleated it in liner sleeves are exaggeratedly short. In cases, but always invisibly supported Parisian tailors are using cor «hot taffeta these gowns are charming a fact and thin . The in order that frame for the when worn by a tall, slender girl, and a woman rect is the cut costum might be obtained. Only thing perfectly some of the best models show the with a long, slender neck could wear of linen in this color, with very lon| shoes t« polonaise gathered in front, so that such a collar as this with good results, sued«, gloves and dainty of many little folds outline the waist and but it cannot be denied that they arc match. Then a vivid touch Japoni of this shot is introduced 01 hipa. For gowns order, smart and attractive. pink or sapphire blue which «hows tints of Egyptian the hat, or, better still, an ef taffeta, perhaps, old rose and silver, is a favorite Corsage Watches for Fashionables. fective touch of deep orange. blue, material or a gleaming silk in which its re¬ I have noticed that many of thi The corsage watch has made pearl-gray, leaf green and dull gold appearance. That is to say the orna¬ new tailor-mades have very tigh mental watch which is fastened to the sleeves, and that the long mousque mingle. ovei Ths Alliance of Linen and . dress bodice or coat with a brooch. taire gloves are drawn up loosely The latest watch of this order is al¬ them. This is a revival of an olc Yery lovely results are brought it is made in enamel and fashion, and the effect is distinctly about by the marriage of linen and most square: combination is the inset with seed pearls or brilliants, and picturesque. satin. And this in Paris. At the races and it is hung from a piece of black moiré The "Practical" She« not Successful latest thing of the exact width of the watch have beer smart restaurants the most successful ribbon Some sensible persons of these case. This ribbon is attached to the here in Paris.to bring costumes are those composed trying.over The back view of one dress or coat by a bar of diamonds or back what they call "practical shoes.' two materials. the new very skim¬ to match the jewel« which circle I am afraid that this effort will not be figure shows tight, pearls covered a the watch face. crowned with much success, for fancy py skirts, nearly by long tunic; this skirt was made of are decora¬ shoes, or a rather elaborate order, be¬ pleated These ornaments very black satin. Then the little tive, and are now very come more and more fashionable. For supple squarewatches coatee, which was vague in outline, worn on bracelets and even walking in the Bois, in the early morn¬ generally in rose of Du linen, with a Smart women shoes of a more or less practical was Barry in the ordinary way. ing, sash drawn through long Directoire tailor-mades order are worn, but beyond this we black satin who go in for either side. their watches in the true dandy find that dainty little affairs which our slits at carry have labelled This model would look lovely If fashion, with a bunch of seals hang¬ grandmothers would considered the pos¬ copied in navy blue satin.for the ing from the moiré ribbon which is "evening" are only for Even taffeta shoes are now skirt.and deep crimson linen; or, attached to it. Little fantastic touches sible. occasion, in black satin air to a worn in the street. some special of this kind lend the smart of white linen and simple tailor-made. The Parisiennes With the new polonaise frocks, with a coatee ivory

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7 1 a- ¦¦, ¦- Olli,' ¦ ¦ «a «- WITB Hi. l'A' 7.1/77 ".«aaa i. .aa il M> OJ EMBROIDERED Ml FROCK OP PARCHMENT TAFETTA AND EMBROIDERED AND PU 11\\ WITM THE STRIPED I. tu BROAD BASH IB OP WATERMELON PIES THE I NDBR8KIR BD MARQUISETTE. THE REPEATED HI TAFFETA. A SEW WIDE BAILOR SHAPE TN BLACK WITH UPSTANDING AIGRETTES fa Till: CENTRE IB WORN WITH THIS By BESSIE ASCOUGH. DRESS, every o AT the Opera recently bare. It is a of Mile. Forzani a sash of striped Algerian silk. the arms practically was talking .made of fashion, but not Unattractive. who is said to be the pretti« I also saw a dainty dress quaint linen with a sleeveless woman in Paris. Her beauty and h pearl-gray Th« Three Stanch Color«. coatee of bayadere silk, striped black «owns have been so often discussed After the kaleidoscopic effec* that I need not dw« and yellow. The transparent sleeves trying the newspapers belong of strangely amalgamated colors, the on the now, but I want in pearl-gray washing subject the silk coat. faith of the well dressed woman in out that this famous beauty h to the blouse worn under point of this order are pure white, black and white, and dark brought ostrich feathers back into f Sleeveless coatees and thus it fe immensely this season. And blue remains unshaken, vor for evening headdresses. A popular that from the brilliant Mile, Fo they are almost always worn over happens par¬ nights ago, for instance, terre of the most efforts in bla( blouses, or waistcoats, which boast splendid zanne wore two immensely high h and millinery she erect at tf turnes on this order would transparent chiffon or muslin sleeves. dressmaking ostrich feathers, standing when the Trouville an fashion, but suffi¬ chooses her oldtime and well tried back of her hair. These feathers wei ubiquitous and I b< This is a curious Biarritz seasons open, quite effective. I am afraid that favorites. of the thin, uncurled order, and the will be the case. ciently lieve that this these sleeves.not to Taffeta is fulfilling amply the pro¬ were held in place by a band of dii transparent With this style of dress the genuin speak of decollete corsages for day phecies made concerning its popular¬ monds. 1880 hats, with narrow brims and hig make it difficult for women ity, and as an infinity of ways have was black velvet, ver wear.will Her gown are worn. Some of these hat in sleeveless been found of diversifying its appear¬ and the corsag crowns, of fashion to appear modestly decoletté, far as the crown i later on. But ance it is not becoming wearisome on in an are covered.so evening corsages a little of this dress was not relieved flowers, sue' which account of reiteration. The sombre velvet lay directl concerned.with large since it is an ill wind brings way. as roses, clematis, etc there is a fort¬ Quite properly it is in coat and the white skin, and there wa giant pansies, no benefit to any one, aajainst A very popular model which belong une in store for a clever manufacturer polonaise suits that taffeta is making not the attempt at a sleevi slightest to the* same is covered witl sunburn cures. a notable success for out-of-door wear, a 1880 dress, /timos period of It was genuine white silk striped with some colo and we find many delightful versions tight fitting and of an extraordinär matches the dress; the* The Trumph of the Black Velvet Coate« of the demi-tailored genus ready to it was which simplicity. Certainly, perfectl; hats are trimmed with care of the most of the fascinate us. There is, ior example, a and that counts for something! charming One popular cut, less bunches of red and white daisie: is made of black velvet. This black taffeta frock with the finest of Famous Boauties Dress Simply. coatees or of mixed wild flowers. coatee is worn with the most unex¬ fine lingerie chemisettes and sleeves, was rather curious that the twi a little It Hat. gowns, with fragile , on to which appertains piquant most An Effective Napoleon pected women who attracted attentioi warm afternoons, and with linen, taf¬ white coat, delicately em¬ in that crowded house were almos Little by little Directoire fashions skirts. broidered and braided and finished of the Parisian feta, or Ir.clian silk simply dressed. Mil« are taking possession a Paris model with tiny ball crochet buttons. Beyond exaggeratedly since the begin I saw very original Forzanne. in a little 1880 gown ii heart. We have had, in which this velvet coatee plays an the satisfactir-* of being able to wear black velvet; Mme. Vera Fokina.tin of the season, high roll-ovel col¬ these chcen to¬ ning Na¬ important part. Here you have sev¬ ercellent». garments Russian dancer.in an early Victoria! lars similar to those worn when eral of the leading novelties of the gether, there is the pleasant assurance dress made of midnight blue . was a young man, but now of able to find another mate for poleon be¬ summer season depicted. The curious¬ being Mme. Fokina did not wear a singli the rather remarkable hats which skirt of taffeta, the jacket This summer's pro¬ in the first ly fashioned striped ornament, and the corsage of he: long to that period are the important looking waistcoat in gramme of dress sanctions fresh com¬ dress was cut quite round on th< flight of fashion. white linen, and, lastly, the little velvet positions in toilettes, so that by deft shoulders in the true Victorian style For example, one I saw this week coat which seems half Eton, half changes several aspects can be con¬ but she looked exquisitely distin is not a hat that every woman would bolero in outline. trived for the coat and frock gown. and charming; every on< care to wear; nevertheless, it is ex¬ white linen waistcoat was of guished The A looked at her and every one admired ceedingly smart and pretty. The or¬ the latest and most popular design. It Continued Liking for Dark Blue. Apropos the determined revival ol iginal model was composed of royal is largely Directoire in outline, and the As an illustration of the continued 1880 fashions, it seem» as though wc blue rice straw, with the inner side buttons are invariably very handaome liking for dark blue that has been re¬ were in for a season. I have lined with pearl-gray chiffon. There and uncommon.those on the model I ferred to already, I have to mention a already seen several charming little was a high mount, caught down by am now describing were in amber set with appreciative emphasis a walking costumes which boasted a silk basque smoke-gray pearl, at one side. in thin silver rims. toilette of the new polonaise type, car¬ corsage, which extended well down At the races one sees many Na¬ ried out in navy charmeuse, buttoned over the and a pleated skirt. hats worn; some of them are Long, Transparent Sleeve a Curious down the front, belted and slightly hip«, poleon Fashion. These Jersey corsages are laced down smaller and less remarkable than the puffed on the hips, touched by no fit like the pro¬ but the outline ntriu eon The sleeve is a but g the back, and they model I have sketched, ,. ,,.,,.. .,,!,,n i, »i sun cairroy msuutn with cum long, transparent trimming, brightened by collar verbial is much the same in all cases. curious fashion. The Parisiennes and cuffs of the severest and finest glove. very us Basques Are in High Favor. For wearing with a severe tailor- raí-f«»«..ssw rM«o» «rrs ¦«* «**>« sometimes have these sleeves made of white muslin, securing an effect aa morning oa^siTtfï SifiÄ"vom/« .washing , which» of course, leaves smart as smart can be. One of the most tailors made in navy blue .for i «Uli titrer* "mâmt mu» important than a midifi-, rutisBMD wire in Paris recently told me that coo- [ use. nothing is prettier