Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-02
THE FASHIONS.

hlntS Regarding inc lhtesl otyies Nhu
Novelties in Dress.
Combination dresses of plaid and
cashmere are invariably made up with
plated skirts, the plaid, ofcourse, form
ing the skirt.
Childrcn's dresses, for both house and
street wear, are in gayer colors than
they have been in two years.
There is an increasing fancy for all
kinds OF military braiding.
Surah glace is another new fabric in
two-toned silks
Trcome jersey silk is woven to
form n soft, pliablc fabric, resembling
on the face the tricotiuc and Jersey
cloth, This six comes in plain aud
figured styles, and it is to be used in
combination costumes.
Embroidery is used more than ever
on fine dresses, the borderings having
been replaced by detached figures, scat
tered over the surface.
The frise and tufted patterns are seen
in wooden goods as well as in silks.
Handsome black laces will be used as
trimmings for silks and satins.
Sleeves still lit the arms snugly and
shoulder seams are short, the top of the
sleeve being fitted over the shoulder
and sewed in with slight fullness at
the top.
There is \ decided tendency toward
plain, round skirts, and the only trim
ming allowed is tiny edge of fine
plating seen occasionally.
Chenille fringe will be used for plain
and brocaded velvet and velveteen.
Handkerchiefs and scarf trimmings
arranged so as to give the effect of the
Gothic points, will be exclusively used
on round hats and bonnets for ordinary
wear.
The full, fingered, tucked skirt, with
a round waist enhanced by pretty belt
trimmings of ribbons, Swiss bodices, or
girdles fastened with handsome buckles,
will he a favorite style for afternoon
dresses of muslin, foulard, summer
silk, and in ali white materials for even
ling wear in summer
The high band with narrow rim OF
lace or linen collar above, known as
the officers collar, still retains its as
condancy, an additional feature appear
inc in q crescent or buckle of brilliant:
used TO fasten the band, TO which is at.
tachcd, on one side, small group Of
loops, which turn toward the shoulder
rather than down toward the waist.
Daisies and orchids in floral trim.
mingS are in favor.
Velvet bodices are more worn thar
silk or brocade.
Gloves are comparatively short fol
everyday wear. Tan, with stitched backs
are most worn. Dogskin gloves are
good for common wear.
New parasols are square in shape
gay in color and are trimmed with ,
profusion Of lace. Round parasols vii
be worn to very little extent this sum
mer. The handles are all made of ex
quisitc wood and are very fanciiul II
design.
The waterfall backs for light materials
are now arranged in three divisions, Of
ilounce', and are quite graceful
Beaded lace bodices, with skirts o
soft silk or satin, are among the bes
worn of ordinary evening gowns.
Vicuna and velvet are favorit,
mixture.
A pretty dress shows a green velye
bodice and train over iicele lac,
skirt, tied with tassels of pearls at in
teryals.
A flight OF BIRDS on one side of bal
dress is favolite mode Of trimming.
The fayorte party or bridemaid dres
for little girls is the pretty Gretchen
costume, with full round skirt o
embroidery or lace frills, a low-necked
round waist Of silk worn over Il half
low rouni waist of muslin, or higl
guimpe, trimmed with q full ruch
around the neck and with sash bow o
embroidered muslin in the back. givin,
boullant affect. boston Budget.