Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-09
New York Fashions.

NEW DIRK, JAN. l.
HOLIDAY TOILETTES.
The performance of wine. garnet and
ruby shades is very noticeable in New |
Year toilettes, and these being combined
with materials of the most delicate hues,
produce extremely beautiful results; CIV
ing the benefit Of those effects of contrast
which all artists know to be of such value. |
AS an example, rich costume worn by
Mrs. Rowland. the daughter of Mr.. Au-
gust Belmont. was Of cream colored MORE
and ruby velvet. The front breadth of
cream colored MORE was filed in slightly
to two broad side panels Of velvet which
extended the entire length of the skirt;
the back was long, square train of moire,
while upon the velvet panels was rich
tracery formed by double row of white
point lace. The basque of ruby velvet
was made high neck. the sleeves three
quarter, and both we're edged with lace to
correspond with that upon the ski.t. At
the neck and on the sleeves there were
finishings of cream colored MORE. Anoth-
er elegant costume, worn by Mrs. Lorlllard
was wine colOred throughout. The front
was of satin arranged in plaits; at the sides
were satin breadths laid in horizontal
folds, while the back was rich train OF
satin and velvet brocade, also wine colored.
The basque was square necked, three quar-
ter sleeves, and OF the two materials uni
ted. An equally charming costume was
Fax dow RI Now v car
by daughter of Mr.. John Jay, on the oc-
casion of her debut into society. The
front breadth was OF brocade which on a
pearl gray ground showed SPRAYS OF white,
gold and pink flowers. The sprays
were OF modest size and closely
covered the surface. From this flowed
long, square train OF garnet vel
vet. The basque was velvet, made
high neck, three quarter sleeves, and fin
ished on the cuffs by additions of brocade.
A fourth toilette. worn by Miss Emma
Thursby at one of her concerts Was of gold
colored satin and pale blue brocade. The
Thyra corsage, especially suitable for full
dress evening wear, was made lower in
front, and half high at the back, and was
trimmed with plating of lace and dra-
perry of illusion, arranged in bertha style.
The elbow sleeves of satin were trimmed
with the brocade and finished with lace.
The skirt was petticoat or front breadth
of the brocade, with long, square train of
GOLD colored satin. The idea of a front
breadth or petticoat of material differ
ent from the train is quite favorite one.
and it is not unusual for ladies who are
constantly in society to substitute differ
ent front breadths, which are placed over
the original fabric. The change is quick
ly made. Finishings upon the sleeves are
contrived with a view to being taken
away upon occasion. For example, d cos
tune worn at New Year by notable
belle, whose name it would be unkind to
mention, was of plum colored satin. having
a plum colored brocade petticoat, from
which flowed satin tram. On New
Years day brocade of light cream and
gold was laid over the original font
breadth, and the trimmings OH the sleeves
being removed, others of cream and gold
brocade were substituted. Behold new
dress, and who but you and me the wiser?
1t was all done in the course Of a morning,
and without going to the dressmaker, for
the dressmaker had arranged it in ad
vance. Costumes OF plain material are IL
Eliminated by splendid sashes, which tax
the place of brocades. In the richer quail
ties, two opposite styles prevail-the most
exquisite cashmere and palm leaf patterns
on the one hand; on the other. large bou-
quets of bright flowers, which show in
gorgeous fashion on delicately tinted sur
faces. And lastly. the moral to be drawn
from survey Of new toilettes is that al
though many are bunchy Ill effect, yet
others equally distinguished are fiat and
clinging. In this last category we find
the AlphOnsinc p0lonaise, while the fol-
mer is represented by the Edroyna, also "a
po]onai e.. The Daphne basque is stylish
yet quaint. being cut very short on the
hips, thus allowing room for the arrange
ment of side draperies, while the back and
front form Two deep points.
At the opera and elsewhere there is now
| a tendency towards dressing the hair low
at the back in some very simple style-a
coli or braid, and the front in fluffy curls
| OF frizzes. Opera toilets in the strict ac
ceptation Of the term have suffered how
ever in consequence of the lamentable lack
Of patronage so noticeable this winter. 1t
has required all the obstinacy of an Eng
lishman to Withstand the depressing effect
of empty seats looking mournfully On at
the best performances, and Colonel Maple
son deserves to be classed as a hero of the
first magnitude in view of his long con-
tinued struggle with misfortune. Even
Marimon who it was hoped would redeem
the season has been coldly welcomed on
the whole. but it is earnestly to be hoped
that in other cities the troupe may fiud
better fortunes. Then too there are hull
dreds who take advantage of the situation
to stay at home and save their money,
since they can say with a shrug of the
shoulders, "No attractions this season
you know" Now all this is contemplate.
bnt it is none the less fact. Yet It's
long lane that has no turning and the
spring may bring better luck. We will
hope for it.
EFFECTS OF CONTRAST.
Among price lists of holiday presents the
observing mind may discover some con-
trasting points which go to show that after
all extravaganza is not entirely feminine
weakness. If glove stretchers are quoted
at $50, beer mugs ascend higher Oh the
list, being marked 500. Against glove but
toners at $16, we find as an offset, cigar
lighters at $50, hair pin boxes are SO, but
bottle handles are $24. and silver mounted