The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-22
LATEST FASHIONS.
what to wear and How To Wear it

CI.osE-FITTING GGARhIENTs-CosTUAl FOR
SUMMER HoPs-BRIDAL DREssEs-sUITs
AND HATS FOR COUNTRY AND SEASIDE
G-DREssEs-LlNGERIE.
The rage for close-ftting garments con-
tinues. 1t does not suffice to wear q waist
which makes the body resemble that OF
wasp, but the "amurc" must now be used.
1t is not of steel, but that may yet come.
The present amure is of goatskin. The
suit combines woollen goods in correspond
ing shades. For Instance, the waist is
of gray embroidered goatskins, the tunlque
OF cachemire de PInde, fine serge, mohalr,
OF woollen crane, trimmed with a single
shirring of goats skin. The cuffs OF the
sleeves are Of embroidered goat skin. Cream
color and white have not. fallen off in use
for young ladies. Light tafletas skirts, with
over-dresses OF cream-colored barege, ana
belts in bright colors, are in very general
use for seaside and country wear. All col
ored bareges are employed. They are heaVy
and strong enough to be handsomely draped,
which quality is necessary for all thin mate
rials. A suitable combination is white ba-
rcge and foulard with blue stripes. The train
skirt is trimmed with two plated founces,
one white barege, the other blue foulard,
surmounted by two pufiings disposed in the
same manner. The striped polonaIse Is
quite long. On the side is a plated pocket,
trimmed with lilac-ribbon loops. The
polonaise is trimmed with lilac faille bias
bands. The side piece is shirred up in the
seam: q bias band OF faille trims the shoul-
ders and extends down the two sides OF the
back. The Dolonaise is raised towards the
middle Of the back. The bonnet matching
the suit is OF English straw, with soft
crown Of white gauze. Under the brlm is
a silk tulle cap and q large corn-colored rib
bon bow; on the outside are loops OF corn
colored ribbon and lilac flowers falling
down on one side.
In view of the many hops given at fash
ionabe summer resorts, some models OF the
newest made evening dresses may to adj
vantage be given. One is of white faillc
covered with tullc. The lower part Of the
long train is trimmed with plaitings and
puftings alternately. The tulle is shirred up
the front Of the skirt and fastened down by
lengthwise bands OF tiny variegated flowers.
On the side is putting and white blonde.
The upper part of the dress is covered
with tulle, and forms in Hont rounded
apron and in the back long-puffed
tunique. The apron is trimmed with blonde,
and garland OF variegated flowers is
fastened on the side under 4 large bouquet,
from which short spray falls. From un-
der the bouquet come three white ribbon
sauze loops with ends. The tunique is
trimmed with the same lace and flowers.
On one side, toward the lower part, IS a
bunch of flowers with loops like that upon
the apron. This fastens the tunique to the
train. The low-necked waist is surrounded
by the same flowers placed over lace. The
" cachc-peigne" placed on the middle oil
the chignon is of the same flowers.
The second toilet is more suitable for a
Young lady; it is Of faille and tarlatan. The
princess train dress is trimmed on the back
with plated tarlatan flounce; above is an
other smaller flounce, divided through the
middle by band OF blue ribbon. Up the
front is deep-plaited piece. The tarlatan
Juive tunique is wholly plated, forming in
front long apron, and two points in the
back. The borders of the garment are en-
broidered in blue; beneath is narrow band
OF ribbon and valenciennes lace. Around
the body, below the waist of the tunic, is O
blue surah s'Haidee" scarf. Corresponding
loops fall from the middle Of the two points
in the back. The hair is crimped in front,
and falls in the back in two long curls. On
the back Of the head are flowers, falling over
the curlS IN SNORT spray.
One of many dresses comprising the
bridal trousseau OF fashionable Partisan
lady was a tunique and cuirass made OF q
cameps hair shawl. The fringe served fo1
4 the bordering of the two garments and to
trim the pockets. The tllnique was draped
by means OF cordelieres." The sleeves
and skirt were of black faille. While on
the subject OF bridal toilets it may not be
amiss to make some remarks in reference to
the suitable dresses for widows and ladies
who are rather advanced in years to wear
upon this occasion. Formerly gray silk
dress was always worn, but this is no longer
the case. At present almost any material
may be used, provided it be elegant. a very
rich bridal dress, worn by young
widow during last winter, was OF
brown velvet trimmed with white
lace. The bonnet was replaced by Il
white lace mantle, placed over wreath OF
tea roses. At more recent wedding a
4 young widow was attired in light havane-
colored faille dress made in Il long train
skirt, trimmed with founccs and superb
fringe. The waist and sleeves were trimmed
with fine valenciennes lace. The bonnet
consisted of colored tule crown, over
which dropped cascade Of several small
roses in different colors. The bonnet-strings
were of cream-colored faille. When lady
is past thirty it is not customary to wear a
white dress; very light or even cream
colored silk may be substituted. The bon
net must be- always white, and trimmed
with the customary orange blossoms. The
corresponding bouquet must also be placed
on one side of the waist. II the bride ap-
pears much younger than she is, there is no
obstacle to her wearing the usual white
dress.
Many country dresses are made OF batiste,
in two shades. A suit of the above-named
has the skirt trimmed with narrow gath
cred flounce, surmounted by bias bands and
and pufings alternating. The striped apron
is cut square in front and open in the back,
forming two long ends. 1t is trimmed in
front with fine double plaitings and Il single
plating in the back. On one side is sash.
The striped waist has basque trimmed
with narrow plaitings. The sleeves are Of
plain goods, and are finished at the wrist
with bands placed on in the shape OF cuff,
and very narrow ruflling. The capote
bonnet has soft crown and rice-straw
brim. The front is ornamented with flow
ers and the back with ribbon loops.
THE hats most in favor for young ladies
and young married ladies are the Neapoli-
taines, or pifferaros, OF coarse paillasson.
The crowns are high and pointed, trimmed
with ribbon bows, feathers, and flowers: I:
they are sometimes placed slightly on one
side, or on the back OF the head, according
| to the style Of the wearer. Another fash
ionable shape is small cap, which is some