Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-08-25
THE r1szIoss.

The newest material for wedding robes
is 7elTet-brocaded repped silk.
Novel French veilings in cream and
suowdrop white, aud all OF the latest es.
thetic shafdes, come with silk broohe figures
IN Louis XIII. designs.
New watering place wraps for evening,
Of white cashmere or vigogne, elegantly
embroidered in delicate colors, aud lined
with tinted surab, are cut with flowing
Chinese sleeves.
Two apron oyerskirss-one long and
square and eaught up on the left side, the
other full, short, rounded and much looped
over the hips-are seen upon the latest i'm.
portations from Paris.
Cunning little low-necked, short sleeved
dresses for children are made Of pink, blue
and strawberry sateen, surah, chambery or
linen, embroidered or plain, over plated
waists of white muslin or guimpes with
sleeves.
New autumn oheyiots, tWeeds, serges,
and basket cloths are mostly in plsids, in
even or irregular patterns, and IN quiet
neutral zones OF fawn color, nuns gray,
pale golden brown, and the ike, enliyened
by stripes or dashes OF scarlet and gold
Dress skirts are growing decidedly fuller
and wider, and thia decided tendency to
bouifant styles has, rs history plainly re-
veals. been almost invariably the fore
runner Of crinoline, and cr.noiine we are
TO have unless scores OF manufacturers,
Who have summoned their hitherto idle
forces and began the work anew OF making
hoop skirts, have listened to de,usiVe
ramor OF their coming popularity.
The number Of NANTES Of thin brooade5
materials ppon q transparent ground mas
notably increased OF late. These materials
are chiefly brocaded slla gsuzs, with raised
designs IN silk, velvet, or OF finest SIN,
grenadine IN raised patterns Of satin. The
nantes are N the shape Of peierines 'args
hchus, OF elegant delisses. They are lined
with gold, mgUve, or soarlet s1rah, aud she
effect Is exceedingly rich and stylish.
One 81 She pTstsiest and newest berthas
for ehe summer is Of tinted India ink null,
upon the border of which are applioued
natura.-slzed flowers and foliage cut from
piece of velvet brOcade ODe in the
Stuart shape ia made Of pale violet-tinted
null, upon which are appliqued large pan.
sizes Of purple and gold velvet. Another
rose coloTeI buds covered with velvet moss
and surrounded with dark green velvet
leaves.
For Lawn tennis suits, especially IN vogue
during September, round waists, or snug
fitting basqueF, with zouave jacket outside,
will be very popular. With the round
waist viii be worn the charming little
gypsy fohus Of painted or stamped muslin
IN two oolors OF crimson and cream, almond
and pa'e-b.ue, or q willow. green ground
painted or stamped with blush roses. The
fichu laps at the belt in front, and Is crossed
or knotted IN the back. It is edged with
lace, or with plated frills os the muslin.
English manufacturers have secured 4
novelty in black goods, the fabric being a
fine wool made to closely resemble the best
O. Grape. 1t is firm, exceedingly durable
aud glossy, but without the elasticity Of
Grape. It IS called Grape impsrisl, and
IS likely TO fad a large and lasting sale, as
it has all the effect OF Grape proper. with
out ghe disadvantage Of chat material,
bai1g quite impervious 70 danpuess, and
guaranteed to wear as long IS cashmere or
any other wollen fabric Is IS appropriate
either for trimming or for an entire cog
tune