The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-03-03
Rnanol1d Dispatth.
MONDAY MARCH 8. 1878.
The Fashions.
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1MFIkIED Sf61SS SS.'' S'hN~
A large importation of spring costumes,
consisting of three leading Sty!cS~''z.' ,, ~,
sleeyeiess-isckct suit, the Doi!nan co''"i ,,.s
and the polonaisc with single skht: - :;
only evident effort to simpiiif tii'' , ,r,r1,
In the use Of plain folds, BANDS: anu p" w, Iii
fieuiar iIIeafings, instead OF ,ancnoll
s.sthsraa aounces, Skirts arc still covered
Nth trimming, though Of less snowy kihd,
more Heightened, and flowing, instead OF
hnnchv Frou-Frou ruflles. Indeed, many
.L;rts are shorp even to the flouncc around
The edge, hitherto thought indispensable.
ovERsKIRTs.
0yerskirts are sadly shorn Of their drcn-
s,ons, and appear oftenest as mere aprons,
half-oyerskirts, and intricately-draped sashes.
There are, however, many plain, round oyer
srirts still shown, while others have their
sim rle shane destroyed by capricious drapnS
which makes each side different. For in
stance, the left side will he caught up TO the
belt by bow and sas-ends, while the right
falls In a long pcplum point, finished by t'is-
sels. To complete the diminished orersSirts,
sssbes are necessary, and these need not be
of silk. hut arc of wool or linen, like the dress
or.its trimmings. They arc two long. slant
ing ends of different lengths. made double.
two-tingcrs wide, and arc pipcd around the
edges.
BAsQUES.
Basqucs are growing logger, and are more
often slashcd in the seams instead OF being
pleated. The fronts have two soft points,
and are often double.breaSted: fahcfu col
lars and reyers are much used; the black is
still deliberately trimmed: two buttons de-
fine the waist behind. Sleeves are easy coat
shape, with square cuffs, or else silt Up the
outer seam,
SLEEVELESS JACKET SUITS.
The suit which will probably ";akc best
il the sleeveless. jacket suit. This costume is
so graceful and stylish, 80 suitable for spring
fabrics Of two shades Or of contrasting cosors,
SO easily made, so well adapted for both house
and street, and, above AL. offers such practi-
cable plans for remodclling old dresses. tint
it will be likely to he the standard style for
spring and summer. It's beautifully brought
out in caSnmeres, molIalrS, aud III slinp.c
wool-stuffs Of two shades OF rc>cda. OF OF
light or dark olive, and also in the oid-lasll-
toned contrasts OF bun and blue. The dress
proper is of the li9htcst shade possible,
while the jacket, the cu!i>. and trimming, are
of the darkest.
BLUE-LISES wAlsTCoATs.
For midsummer the novelty to he offered
is suits Of gray linen and batste, worn with
sleeveless jackets OF dark Napoleon blue
linen. Bands of this blue linen, and Of blue
percae with polka spots, are used for trim
ming French suits of tca-colored. undrcsscd
fiax-linen. Such suits cost about Ss'5.
CASHMERE SLEEVELESS JACKETS.
Black cashmere sleeveless jackets arc i'm
ported to wear will, spring suits of black,
gray, or other silks or cashmere. They have
reyers OF black MORE, and arc double
breasted, with two rows Of large cut-Steel
or silver buttons on the front. They may
be simply edged with MORE piping fold,
but are often embroidered and bordcrcd with
yak lace. in which steel or jet beads are in
trodueed.
PoL0NAlSEs.
Polonaises ltappcar without any great
changes from those now worn. They arc
long, doube-breastcd, with or without belts,
and are drapcd very high on the sides. Very
large buttons in rows down the front. large
buckles in sash bows. immense cuffs, pockets,
wide silk tncings down the front and back,
with the tiniest facingS on the edge. are ON
stylish polonaiscs. A new appearance is
given to some by having sleeves of another
shade, and there are some sleeveless polo.
naises, to be worn over 4 dress Of Il different
shade.
THE pOLMAN COSTUMES.
One of the best designs for spring suit.
has q simple stylish ovcrskirt and basque
with Doiman OF the same material. Soft
flexible, materials arc best for these suits, and
they are very largely imported in olive
bronze, resada, and black cashmere. trimmed
with embroidery and woo!irn lace or thivI,
wollen fringe. A new idea is to face Tho
"a front with moirc, and hold it in vest shape
by means of an under belt.
MAETLES.
For independent wraps, to be worn will
various suits, there are black cashmere man
ties, Dolmans, and sleeveless jackets. Tn,
old-time mantilla will probably be successful
this season, though it proved failure wher
offered last year. One of the prctticst gar
ments Is black cashmere talma with wild
facing OF moirC in front, which, by simpl
arrangement, Is made to fit smoothly like
vest, while the loose cape hangs over tn
shoulders. This is excellent, and is trmmc
with embroidery and lace. The newest fc;
lures among such wraps arc the pretty pa
sementcries aud yak laccs in which ste,
!, beads are very effectively introducci.-.- NU
p per's Ba.ar.
y RICHMOND REJolCEs.~-Last week The pCo
ple of Richmond had grand rejoicing oyc
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