Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-05-01
OUR NEW YORK FASHION LETTER.
New Bonnets-Summer Costum es-
GIoves-A New Improvements.

EDITOR 1NTELLIGENCER:- New bon
nets are so similar in outline to these OF
the winter, that the desire for distinc-
ton, which seems inherent in the hu-
man breast, must needs find scope in
other directions. So, in consequence,
there is eftentimes the most lavish piling
together of extreme colers that ever
you saw, while manufacturers OF flowers,
although sometimes content with giving
them to US in patterns copied after ma
ture, have ottener preferred to go far
beyond her modest dictates, and thus
we see enormous red or yellow daisies;
asters twice the size of those that a gar
den ever produced, etc.
There is strong partiality tor wide
open, many-petaled flowers, and there
fore any variety coming under such ap-
pellatlon, is sought for. Foliage is at
discount, and though net abandoned, is
but sparingly intermixsd, and, for the
most part, in unpretentious shades OF
green. Flowers, in consequence, are
massed in rows or great punches, with
startling effect, but we have grown ac-
custoined to these pronounced dispo-
sitlons, and scarcely lock at them. Yet
toning down of extravagant results is
oftentimes produced by soft serge silk,
in one delicate shade throughout, or by
the use of solid celored ribbon. Other
silks and ribbons, however, are extreme
ly bright and in varied combinations as
to colors. Striped ribbons are quite
fashionable, and dots, both in self-color
and in gay contrasts, and Of all sizes.
are much in vogue.
COSTUMES.
Combination suits are genuine combi-
nations, for the two materials are united
throughout, and this to the disadvantage
of skirt oil one fabric and overdress of
another. The latter idea, indeed, is al
most wholly excluded, except in case of
some elegant light material, but even
here the skirt should correspond in tone
with what is worn above, and there is
almost always a unity apparent some
| where. Trimmed skirts and basques
are extremely fashionable, and in this
style we find the Delphine costume,
which embodies the latest ideas. Even
wash dresses follow, and are shown
ready-made, with unlined, tight-ftting
basque, or half-fitting jacket, which can
be belted in. In general, the trimmln g
on the skirt is SO arranged that 1t can be
displaced for washing, but it is, OF
course, more convenient to have a sep
arate overskirt, and here we find the Ma.
brilia which is at once simple and grace
ful. The Gwendolin costume, suitable
for silk sr wool, is made with Ions
coat-shaped basque and trained skirt
on which the drapery is very handsome
ly disposed, and the Croisette basqu
would be quite becoming to full fig,
ure, rs it is long and plain on the sides
For travelling, the Windsor redingot'
answers the same purpose as an ulster
but it is of newer shape. Wash drcsse
are constantly relieved by ribbon, bow
or silk, or wool costumes are ais
adorned in like manner. but to 4 limite
extent only. Buttons are a favorite aa
; fits, and are in such diversity that a de
scription would be uever-ending. a
e times they ornament costumes OF plai
t wool, instead of brocade, and form
e beautiful and glittering finish. Every
d where there is a rage for shirrlng-s
If much SO that it can hardly be overden
e or misplaced. But plaitings are lik;
d wise very popular.
r GLOVES, ETC.
1t In kid gloves, the Harris kid lace to
is extremely elegant and espec. all
y adapted to summer wear, as an oppo
tunlty is given tor display of the beal
T., titui finish at the top. Such finish is
% kid, finely cut to resemble lace, and it
:, so skilfully done that the imitation is I
l. markable. 1t is of uniform color with tt
"a glove, or OF viii c kid contrasted viii
some stylish shade, and altogether is. |
Tx tar, the most attractive glove shown. II
Harris seamless retains position as
at perfect fitting and very durable GLOW
~ This style is without ornament at Il
=" top, long at the wrist. and wi
m delicate self stitching on the bac
i Among modern conyeniences n pro,
inent place must be given to Cash
Of woven initial letters. which are fast 5