The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-09-13
ECONOMICAL BRIDAL OUTFITS.

Many young ladies write to know how
Il small amount of money may be used to
the best advantage in procuring a bridal
outfit, and a few general suggestions may
be found more useful than the narrowing
down of such directions as can be given
to special details. Of course the ques-
ton is greatly simpiified if the under
clothing has been provided at home, and
has not to be taken into consideration,
and this ought always to be the case
where economy Is an object. Next it Is
well to see what may be at once set aside
as not practicable, and under this head,
in such case, should always be put the
white bridal dress. the white shoes, the
traditional orange blossoms, wreath, vail
and the like. For the orange blossoms
are of no use at all after the ceremony,
and the vail is only good to tear up for
fancy bOnnet-strings and neck-ties, and
the white dress may never be wanted,
and may, as it often does, lay by until
it is yellow, and then, after it has been
dyed, serve as an ignObe lining. The
most economical bridal dress is the
modern costume, or what IS technically
called a travelling dress. This is always
of such material and design as, in an
/ ordinary wardrobe; adapts it to church
| or visiting purposes afUeTward, and the
necessity of having it complete insures
! the possession ,of one well-made, presen-
/ table suit at least. Light and fancy silks
may also be set aside. If but one silk
/ dress can be afforded that should be black;
| if but two, black and navy blue, or black
and brown or dark moss green, the lead
| ing color the present season.
! Cashmere is so fashionable now that
| cashmere costume, which has become in
/ dispensable, is also perfectly safe and
| lady-like. 1t may be united with silk or
/ velvet, or one of the new fancy wooden
materials; and if two complete costumes
are not to be thought of, nothing better
could be selected for the wedding dress
| than some such combination as has been
mentioned.
The well-fting paper patterns now OBJ
tainable of outdoor garments render it
unnecessary to pay the high prices de
manded for handsome readY-made clOaks
and Jackets, as any country seamstress
can make one, and trim it faultlessly by
! following directions. This leaves half
the former cost for ribbons, gloves and
| bn0erie. The latter should be confined
! to neat. plain linen collars, with yOkes
| and cuffs, with few yards OF crepe Hs8e
ruffing for the neck and wrists of best
! dresses-lace should be put out of the
question, as real can not be thought of,
and the cotton limitations are not only an
abomination, buC delusiOn and snare,
verv costly in the aggregate, becauee so
worthless.
The best bonnet should be of q kind
that would do to wear with all best
/ dresses. not made strictly to harmonic
/ with one. The rule of dark or quiet
colors. not conspicuous, medium designs,
/ and serviceable material, should he
strictly adhered to, and will serve as a
/ test for the settlement of any question
where there is a doubt as to its advisa-
biIity.
The method of arranging the hair Is
now and has been for some time very
/ simple. A crimped fringe across the
/ front, haIved on the top, and braided
knot, broad or fat loop a the back,
pinned close to the head. Middle-aged
! ladies surmount this with a comb, a few
puffs or a braided cOronet OF hair, but
| the young bride has the privilege of her
vears for some time at least Is keeping
/ herself free from all such acknowledge
ments of insuficieDey. - Cor. Courier
Journal,