Democratic Sentinel, Volume 1, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 December 1877 — Fashion Chit-Chat. [ARTICLE]

Fashion Chit-Chat.

Glair-de-lune jewelry is the latest novelty. Bridal veils are w'orn under the bridal helmet. Seal-skin sacques ere lower priced than ever. Yc-il-pins iu the slur»e of arrows are in great favor. Seal-skin sacques are made in small sizes for little girls. Sicilienne 6iiks are the favorite materials fnr’winter wraps. Long, black kid gloves are popular for both day and evening wear. The fashionable tie is of black or w’hite silk net embroidered in colors. The latest styles of shoes have matelassc tops and foxings of patent leather. The long circular cloak, with the Russian collar, is the popular fur-lined wrap. Gentlemen’s dress handkerchiefs are of plain white silk, with wide hemstitched borders. “ Duchesse” lacc is more extensively ÜBed this fall than any other for hats and evening dress. The fine chinchilla fur is the most stylish, and beautiful sets are offered by the best furriers for SSO. One of the latest weaknesses of fashionable human nature is the issuing of cards at the birth of a son or daughter. The very latest thing in rings is a bangle ring, to be worn on the little finger, the favorite motto for which is “Mispah.” The latest novelty in toys is a little squat figure, with a broad-brimmed hat, who allows himself to be taken apart piecemeal, and, in return, discloses to the investigator the letters of the alphabet. Fancy hosiery is constantly increasing in favor. Black, with clocks in cardinal, blue, and other gay colors, are latest. These styles are as much in vogue for gentlemen as for ladies.