Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-10-24
childish sort of way.
SOMETHING SENSIBLE.


We are going to be sensible again on the
subject of out door garments. Let cool
day come, and our bellies envelope them
selves in the same servceable ulsters
which made them look almost strong
minded last season, or again, they put on
business like jackets of mixed cloth such
as their brothers or their lovers wear.
These jackets moreover are worn with
handsome costumes, so that it is not un-
common to see a rich silk and dressy bon
net worn with jacket of gray or brown
mixture. The effect is unique and jaunty
OF course we have outer coverings running
up to fabulous prices and of the richest
material, but the moral of what | have
written is that one may present genteel
and fashionable appearance with compar-
atively small outlay. 1t may be added
that except in case of these mixed cloth
Jackets, the Dolmane(or visite, which is the
same thing under a new name) is the most
elegant shape for an out door garment.
But it must not be forgotten that the new
styles fit closely to the tigure-quite as
closely indeed as a sacque. An excellent
model in the way of a visite is the Felicie,
and among new designs for
WALKING COSTUMES
the Made:o may he mentioned. The
! Pepeta and likewise the Anabell walking
skirt embody late ideas and would taste
fully combine with the Cornelie basque.
The LOrne and the Diantha jackets are
novelties. Dismal to tell, observe in my
daily walks such signs as the following:
1.-THE latest style in bustles." ''Bustles of
all Styles etc., etc. Of course the bustles
are there too, and to the intelligent reader
the conclusion that bustles are worn is
manifestIy superfuous. Nothing but a
conscience made tender by constant writ
ing on fashions, induces me to mention
these things, for they are an abomination.
The only comforting reflection is. that al
though 1t looks as if our fate was sealed,
there is still some respite, for as yet these
Odlous additions to the costume are not a
necessity. When that day arrives, will
give due warning.
SHOES AND GLOVES.
Side buttoned boots seem to have become
almost standard, for now as formerly they
are almost universally worn. The light
topped boots are quite gone out of vogue,
and although cloth tops are seen, they are
invariably black. Low, square quarters
are considered most stylish; heels are
about an inch high, and boxed toes, eth
or narrow or broad are seen both for ladies
and children. For indoors, we have dres-
sy varieties of half high shoes and slippers
with straps across, and extremists still
wear concave heels. Gloves remain long
on the wrist; three buttons being the least
number admissible, while often we see six
and eight buttons worn even for morning.
The Harris seamless is by far the most
perfect in fit and is also a very lasting
glove. 1t comes in all fashionable shades,
light and dark, and is elegantly stitched in
self color. The Victoria glove and also
the Donna Maria are excellent brands at
lower prices. But the choicest novelty Of
the season is the new Harris kid lace top
which lis quite different from anything
seen before, and is very beautiful. The
finishing Of kid is cut with exquisite art
in imitation of lace, and it is hard to real
ize that it is not a real thread lace. Some
times it is of uniform color with the glove
or again the most tasteful contrasts are
introduced. The kid lace is about three
inches wide at the widest part, but it
gradually slopes on the inner part OF the
arm. Then zoo, the great advantage Of
prolonging the glove is afforded, so that
two buttons are equal to four of other
styles; three buttons to five, etc. Prices
are for two buttons $1.75; three buttons
So; four buttons 1925; six buttons $2.75.
Six buttons is the greatest length, for as
has been said, the lace tops has the effect
of prol0ngation.
LUCY CARTER.