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WHAT TO WEAR AT FANCY BALLS.
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DALMATIAN. Long white robe, embroidered apron; loose velvet bodice resplendent in gold embroidery, with many beads round throat; full long white sleeves; distaff in hand, white cloth about the head, the falling ends edged with gold; girdle about waist. The peasants wear a short red cloth pelisse fastened at waist with girdle. The hair bound round the head in two plaits, interwoven with red braid, covered with a curious helmet head-dress. Or, short full skirt of yellow llama; many coloured apron; wide belt of lace and llama in folds round waist; low red satin bodice with short sleeves and muslin ruffles; low white chemisette; straw hat with red ribbons placed on left side; hair in two long plaits.

DAME DURDEN. Hair powdered, white muslin cap; flowered dress, and bodice of chintz, white muslin fichu.

DAME OF PRIMROSE LEAGUE. Evening gown of primrose tulle, with the words "Peace with Honour," in violets, and the monogram of the League on one side of the skirt; the badge of the League worn on the bodice; and as many primroses as possible scattered about the dress; primrose-coloured gloves and shoes, and fan painted or embroidered with primroses.

DAME TROT. (See Hubbard, Mother.)

DANCING GIRL. Three skirts: first, pale blue satin with wide border of gold, the second cerise satin, the third soft cream silk, with medallions and gold fringe; sash tied loosely; bodice of cream silk, fastened round throat with gold band; gold waistband and black velvet Zouave jacket embroidered in gold and fringed with sequins; gold arrow in hair; gay-coloured silk handkerchief twisted round head, with sequins; coral and gold ornaments; fan formed of cards, hanging as chatelaine; tambourine with gay ribbons.

DANCING GIRL OF SEVILLE. Blue shoes and stockings embroidered down the centre of foot; short white satin skirt, two gold-coloured satin flounces cut in Vandykes; white satin low bodice, tight sleeve, a band of red embroidery inside the arm; band at the waist, red epaulettes; red band round bodice; gold kerchief tucked inside bodice; gold chain round neck; red ribbons and rose in hair.

DANISH PEASANT. Striped skirt touching the ground; tight sleeves; high jacket coming only to waist, embroidered down the front; large apron almost covering the