The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-06-03
'NtfE DAILY STAR
SUMMER STYLES.
Bridal Dresses Of the Past and Pres
cnt- Dresses, BOnaets, Collars,
Parasols, Etc.
Correspondence of the Star.

Formerly the bridal trousseau OF a
wealthy young lady contained several
"robes de chambre" in different colors,
but all made in the same style; now all
this has been changed; the dresses are
made in the most varied ways and of the
richest materials, and as much impor-
tance is attached to indoor dresses as to
any part of the toilet. One Of the most
elegant models is of light blue surah,
opening over white lace flounces. The
lace is imitation "guipure de Venise."
The dress is trimmed around with plait-
ings "a la vieille." The same plating
h placed in the back, forming a vatican
trimming surrounded by lace, and ter
minating in Louis XIV puff, formed Of
two large loops, with lace intermixed.
The train forms on the side three
groups of gathers, which make the panier.
On the lower part are two plated
founces, surmounted by putting with
gathered heading. The sleeve has two
Yuffies, one of lace and the other of
surah, surmounted by a large putting.
This style, when made in pale mixed
tints, such as heliotrope, light blue or
garnet, is suitable for ladies of all ages
whom the very light shade of blue might
not become. The trimming in all cases
h of white lace. A still more elegant
princess dress, which has just been
brought out by one of the first Partisan
houses, is Of cream-colored sicilienne,
with very long train. The usual lace
fronts and satin trimmings are replaced
by puffings of India gauze, forming
waves over the whole front of the DRESS
This terminates in a double founce of
the heading of the gathered goods.
On the waist is a small standing collar,
from which are taken two scarfs bor-
dered with eachemire and gold en-
broidery. These are tied carelesslv.
Around the waist, like sash, are two
similar pieces, but wider and longer,
which are tied together, falling in two
long ends. The sides of the apron form
panel-shaped Sicilienne trimmings and a
gathered guile of gauze de pInde. On
the edge of the dress are two narrow
plaitings of cream-colored satin, and one
in "hayane" color to match the en-
broidery. This is one of the richest
models that can possibly be imagined,
but the same design can be used with
other darker shades, such as garnet and
ruby, which, combined with the India
gauze, make more sombre, but still very
elegant dresses. India gauze is at pres
ent much-favored fabric.
A white satin bridal dress has the skirt
trimmed with closely-plaited founce
surmounted by two rows of putting. The
apron opens from above the pufings,
forming points OIL either side, embroid-
cred with silk and beads. On the right
side of the apron, taken diagonally down
from the waist, is drapery arranged in
five plaits and fastened to the skirt un-
der bunch of orange blossom. The
train is very full and long. The lower
part is trimmed with plaitings placed at
regular intervals, and drawn together at
the top under small punches of orange
blossoms. The cuirass has a basque,
which is cut in front, showing the lower
part Of the embroidered vest. The waist
opens in heart-shape, and below are two
pointed embroidered revers. The turned
down collar is also embroidered. The
waist buttons down the front, and above
and below the revers are punches of or
age blossoms. The sleeves are tight and
long. They are trimmed at the wrist
with cuffs pointed on the outside and
having four buttons and ribbon bow.
Around the cuff, on the upper part OF the
sleeve, is a narrow plating. The long
veil thrown over the head is of Malines
tulle.
Two dresses for country wear may be
described as follows: The first is of
"satin merveilleux," with dots in two
shades. The lower part Of the round
skirt is trimmed with two deep plated
founces bordered with white lace. Above
the lace are three narrow satin folds
with stamped Pompadour insertions be-
tween. The unique, or second skirt,
crosses over on the left side; it is trim
med around the neck and down the
front with satin drapery, bordered
with a very full white lace trimming.
The satin vest buttons all the way down.
The long tight sleeves have satin drap-
cries and lace ruffles On the ontside
are bows combined with lace. The rice
straw hat worn with the suit has a
rounded brim turned up. The white
feathers are placed on the right side of
the crown, and fall over the brim. The
second toilet is of madras foulard, in old
gold color and brown. It has double
unique, the lower one being open, and
Che other forming a shawl point. The
skirt has plated founce trimmed with
two broad bands Of plain goods.
The blouse waist is gathered at the
waist, and the basque plated up in the
back in four small plaits. The large
reelcrine co'las is Of plain foulard, Three
aooss are on tie, waist, one On the front
Of the collar, another over the point Of
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