Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-03-07
NEW YORK FASHIONS.

SPRING MILLINERY-SUITS-N MATE
RIALs--TRIMMINGs--GL OvEs--CARPETs.
&C., &C., &c.
Correspondence of the Staunton VINDICAToR)
New YORK, March l. 1879,
The RIGGS of Lent are greatly mitigated
Pleasing authorizations of the regulation
Easter bonnet, and what that bonnet may
be, is now my duty to point out.
Soft chips or Tuscans are imported IN
shapes having q crown of medium height
and size, with wide brim of equal proper
ton all round. This the milliner catches
according to the hunor Of the moment
producing as may be perceived varieties
numerous in proportion to the fertility OF
her fancy. lis almost necessity hoWev-
or, that they should fare over the fore
head, and such accordingly is the Cast
The brim is generally lined with velveto
= stirring of silk. while the flowers whit,
actually load the bonnet at times, are dis
posed in general on the outside. havr
counted as many as ten large roses place
in row over the front ofsa bonnet, with
out the least admixture OF foliage. Full.
blown roses are indeed very, fashionable.
as we'll also as crysanthemums and. faf ing
peoples; small flowers however being not
excluded; but comparatively tliAy are little
seen. New leaves are Of Grape, and as may
be supposed. are extremely refined and
pleasing in gentle shades Of green.
Berge and ecru tinted straws are in
much favor, but all new shades of brown,
blue gray and olive find representation, to
say nothing of black and white. Rough
and ready straws, always SO pleasing IN
Early spring are more conventional in shape
and while rising to moderate height in
front are pressed close at the sides with
marrow brim. This year too, they are Of
ten in bright mixtures of color-red, blue,
yellow, ETC., in the style Of mixed dress
goods. English walking hats and turbans
are shown for general wear. As for the
new ribbons scarce exaggerate in saying
that every possible combination both in
floral designs and stripes is seen. Breton
lace is plentifully bestowed, especially in
the way of strings. H.
SUITS.
Much depends on the material, Prints,
ginghams, etc., are made with unlined
basque, round overskirt and skirt with
simple f1ounce or bands so as to be easily
washed. Combination costumes of silk
and thin spring woolens are more elabo-
rately devised. The Lamballe. polonaise
is stylish design, very bouffant in the
bach with basque trimmed in front to
represent Louis XVI vest and an apron
with drapirE high at the sides. A pretty
walking costume OF b1ocade and silk has a
short skirt trimmed with double box plaits
of the silk, alternating with bands of the
brocade and with it is combined the Zophee
overskirt and Direchovia jacket. A charm
ing house toilette is made of striped satin
and velvet, demi-train, with Tuda over.
skirt and Melanie basque.
MATERIALs.
In materi ais, two styles variously modi
fed are apparent in all classes of goods
There are Pekin stripes and Jdrdiniere, OF
Powered patterns, while often the two are
found in combination. Jaconets and prints
are attractive reproductions Of old de
signs. But leaves and blossoms are small
and cover the surface closely. FloweEed
patterns, showing Persian, Indian and
Chinese ideas, are also to be observed. As
rf tho ri oil fnv
designs, da Masse and brocade materials
are perhaps more than ever in vogue, SC
that one might say, flowers, more flowers
flowers always" People Of quiet tastes
will wear thin, soft woolens in brown OF
gray, and these will be excellent for travel
ing and the like New silks are attractive
in broken bars or stripes, with which
chene cloudlngs are combined, and open
work materials in all silk, destined to be
often worn in place of grenadines, are call
ed guipures. In these, The open work runs
in stripes, while alterations of color also
are likewise disposed. GauZes are covered
with brocaded flowers, or are over-ridden
by heavy bars or stripes Of velvet. Plain
materials of all descriptions are brougt
out in keeping with the Jardiniere and
Pekin goods, but of course are subordinate
thereto, and intended to be used in combi-
nation. This brings us to the question OF
TRIMMINGS.
Fringes seem to have nine lives, for each
season they come up again and are regard
ed as quite as stylish as they have ever
been. Perhaps such long duration of exis-
tence is due to the fact that they are Ca
pable of almost endless notifications, and
in the change do really become new. The
general length this spring is from four to
SIX inches, and all manner of fanciful
crimpings and twistings are in favor.
Passementeries are also imported and the
finer qualities are beaded. Ribbon bows
will be very favorite trimming, being
placed chiefly in loops, and as may be sup
posed, the gay striped and Powered ribbons
will show to no small advantage. Satin
continues to be very fashionable, and new
and very elegant satin bands are covered
not only with flowers, but representations
of small animals and even musical iEstru-
ments painted by hand. This certainly is
something new under the sun.
GLOVES.
In gloves, the handsomest novelty of the
season is the Hairs Paris kid lace top.
This is beautiful glove, and as the name
would Indicate, has finishing of finest
quality kid, skilfully cut in imitation
of VaIenciennes lace. This is three inches
wide on the outside of the wrist, gradually
sloping to the inside where small portion
is left plain for the button which keeps it
in position. Prices commence at $1.75.
The Harris Provost side-cut glove has lost
nothing in prestige, and for evening and