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The first figure shows the way in which the rich garniture
illustrated should be made use of. It consists of a delicate beaded foliation with
"jewel" effects the design on which it is being displayed being that of a lady's
jacket waist. The beautiful effect of this trimming can scarcely be appreciated unless
seen. As shown in the picture, it runs down the fronts and sides of the jacket and
in a bracelet across the top of the deep velvet mittencuff.On evening dresses an
additional effect may be secured by adorning the skirt with the same trimmings above the
hem. Few garnitures have an appearance as exquisitely dainty as this. |
| In this illustration two garnitures are displayed and they adorn a
lady's Empire dress. The garniture most seen in the picture is that which ornaments
the velvet jacket forming the top of the dress, and which is cut squarely across the bust
and has a pointed revers. This first trimming is a handsome passementerie, with
clusters of beads illuminating small flowers and crossed by a wavy line. It is a kind of
decoration suited to almost any of the jackets which form a top so effective and so
fashionable to a great majority of the dresses now worn. The second trimming, that which
is seen in the bracelet, consists of bands of very narrow beaded galloon with rosettes of
satin ribbon at intervals, which are very small and centered by loops of beads. It is the
kind of trimming which straight away becomes a favorite, from the fact that it is suitable
for so many things. It can be used on gowns and on panels, on jackets, on vests, and at
the hem of evening dresses, and is worn both matching and contrasting. |
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A garniture of remarkable richness is shown consisting of
"thongs" of velvet on which beads form stars and arabesques. The top of each
thong is distinct, not cut off, but for a complete set some of the lengths are
sufficiently prolonged to reach, as seen in the picture, from the neck to the waistline,
while others are made simply to cross the shoulders lengthwise, as shown in the
illustration, where they adorn a design which is that of a lady's basque. |
| A beautiful trimming in which mock pearl beads form what are
called "pyramids" on each side of a straight band adorned with similar beads. As
seen in the picture, this garniture is laid on velvet, which adjustment gives a better
effect to the pearly whiteness of the beads. The pattern which it adorns is that of a
lady's basque. The decoration runs lengthwise down the fronts and around the wrists. With
the velvet in black and the shoulder ruffles in rose-pink the effect is charming. |
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One of the most novel and truly elegant garnitures that can be
imagined, being small Oriental coins in bronze held by loops of beads on net in such a way
as to swing loosely. Nothing can be more effective as a vest, and the character and color
of this garniture adapts it to a variety of gowns. This design is that of a lady's basque
with revers and gauntlet cuffs. The vest is pointed, and as shown in the illustration, the
trimming is carried quite up to the throat. With velvet jackets, which will be worn as
late as the weather will permit, such a vest is particularly elegant. |
