The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1879-04-30
FOR THE FAIR SEX.
Fashions ofthc Day.

Fashions Ofthe Day.
Black is no longer to be the universal
wear for the street, even the neutral
tints in which those who were tired of
black have taken refuge seem to have
disappeared from the market. They are
crowded on,the counters by more decided
shades and flowered patterns, showing
violent contrasts in color. The trimmed
skirt is still much worn in walking suits
in the new goods, or in combination
suits of silk and wool. The short skirt
is made on a lining, on which the out
side fabrics simulate two overskirts.
Or rather the upper overskirt is simply
the dIaping of the panier, which is a de-
cided featuye of all the imported suits,
and in short skirts consists only of
voluminous drapery upon the sides and
back. AS the short skirts are narrow, no
hustle is worn, and the panier effect is OBJ
tanned by looping and draping. For
trained skirts requiring more support
there are the old devices and some new
ones in crinoline, wire and other ar
rangements that look like incipient hoop
skirts.
The most dressy basques are cut high
on the sides, in long lappels or points at
the back, and are cut away from the
neck, and lowered from the back rs well
as the front, and are cut away in front,
showing the vest, which is an indis-
pensable feature of all dresses made in
any substantial material
The vest is cut in different shapes,
square and long, pointed and long, or it
may simply show in straight line three
or four inches below the edge of a round
basque. 1t is really merely an excuse
for the use of rich material, in bro
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colors, and, with this same trimming re-
peated in the rolling collar, cuffs and on
the oversl1irts, it is very effective.
Ladies who cling to the Princesse dress
can have stylish walking suit of half
Princesse dress, with vest front, Prin-
cesse back, and draped low on a lining.
A jacket completes the costume for
street, and this jacket must not close in
front, but be cut away to show the vest
beneath. If there is not real vest one
must be simulated. In fact, the vest
seems to have become as imperative an
article of womanly as of manly, attire.
Custom has not yet stated the infinite
variety of it's cut and color, and it may
be borrowed from whichever one of the
French Louis one prefers. White and
gray-brown and pink, blue and silver,
are good combinations of color. With
the new almond color, olive, gold and
faience blue and crimson harmOnize.
The Dudley promenade costume has a
special feature, which makes it a com
bination street and house dress. The
skirt is short and the train made separ-
ate so that it can be carried on the arm,
leaving the hands at liberty, so that
ladies who insist on a train dress can
wear it, and still have comparative free
| dom.
Khyber cloth is new material, deli.
cate texture in wool, and ivory, cream
and cafe al ldit shades, which will be
much used for summer wear. 1t is
! trimmed with knife-plaitings of the
goods, and satin ribbons in combined
colors.
Bonnets are shown in English straw
with large crowns, covered with masses
of spring flowers, and fastened with
loops and scarf of Bretonne lace. Leg
horns, which are always elegant and al
ways expensive, are shown in new
shapes, elaborately trimmed with flow
ers and satin ribbons, and the brims
lined with colored satin, softened by ;
plating of crepe lisse.
There are colored straws in great va
riety, plain and embroidered, TO mattel
suits, and q decided novelty in rough
and-ready straw, in which the strands o
the braid are of different colors. Th
plumes and ribbons used for trimmin,
show the same medley of colors, and tin
effect on the whole is not so bizarre as
sounds. 1t is not half so aggressive il
its demands as the handkerchief suit
and the "bandana dresses" repeatin!
from memory probably the startling
reds and yellOws of negro turbans.
Gloves are plain, in long, close-fittini
dressed or undressed kid. The embroid
cred gloves were prettier to look at thai
to wear, and so they were allowed in tn
main to remain there. The liking 70
embroidery must be satisfied with tn
elaborate ornamentation bestowed o.
lingerie, which was never more dainty
and on hosiery which is shown in ope
work spun silk and in the most delicat
colors. They are embroidered in old gol
arabesque designs, on flesh-color and i
all manner of designs in bright colors
Dressy gloves are finished with lace rui
fies.
A fashionable parasol to match tn
suit is made double; the outside of tn
darker and the inside of the lighte
shades, elabOrately embroidered on bot
sides. New fans do not close; they al
made of natural leaves and flowers, an
perfumed. The fan is favorite and cor
stantly appearing form in decoration
being seen frequently in the new ribbon
and arabesques done in the characteristi
Chinese colors.- Washington Post.