Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29
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Q NOTES.
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, For the Staunton SPECrAroR1
!, Old timedness is stamped on new ma
/ ter;als. New are the mohairs, the poplins
l mousselne de LANES and challiers of TWEEN
ty years ago and new are old sampler stitch
borders which decorate fine summer wools
The two former coming to us rom last sea.
son; the latter of this year ana oreetibp cid.
erly people with the same brie6tspries and
, .jaunty coverings which adorned their youth
and now impart gaiety OF attire to some
daughter or grand daughter Like visions
of their departed spring time, too, come
those sampler stitch borders and costumes
where the quaint decoration appears on
vests, fronts, ,Icuff', collar and back draperies.
will be among the most pleasing of spring
outfits. Yet not more SO than white wools
betrimmed with gilt or silver cords laid on
in vermieelli or coral designs, as may seem
convenient, sometimes profuse and impart-
ing great richness as where vest, collar. cuffs
and portion Of the skirt are thus oyerlaid or
again where a few touches make up in de-
licate suggestion for lack of abundant plac-
ing. Paie colOred woods are Overlaid in the
same way with matching or harmonizlng
sllken cords, and we are told that in compari-
i SOD, the fiatness of braid has brought about
a fashionable contempt, at least for snowy
dresses, although in case of many stylish
costumes for general wear, braid is chosen
above all other garnitures. Ottoman silks
are very fashionable with soft dull finish
and the cord, though not as heavy:and broad
Is last season, yet quite noticeable. Wa
tered silks give change but do not inter
fere with the popularity of brocade, while
satin defies dismal prophecies and is used
again in handsome outfits. There never
was time when black lace has had more
leading position; it will constitute entire
dresses over a foundation of cheap silk or
satin: will tighten up beautifully better
qualities of the same or afford a finish to
MORE or brocade, while the elegance of
velvet or its representative, Nonpariel
veveteen with fast pile and rich shadow
ings, united with lace, need only be sug-
Sested to persons of taste.
| TRIMMINGS.
MIR. Weller's remark Gus the seasonin, as
does it, is standard in it's truth. Espe-
| clally on the fronts of dresses is grand
display, and on plain material rich enough
to bear it are fronts composed wholly of
passementere and fine silk cord. Many are
black, but colors are will represented while
irridescent beads are often added and glow
with Rainbow changes. Evening dresses
are made gorgeous by the same and moth
ing can be handsomer than white silk re-
lleved by white cordings combined with
gold. Strong enough to form an indepen-
dent kingdom, come independent passe-
menteries put on without rule OF limitation,
and akin to these are fine beaded or fancy
galoons placed with skilful coquetry espe-
eially liked for making fancy vests on the
front of plain material dresses, which are
relieved also on cuffs, collar and perha ps
elsewhere. A suit of this kind when worn
with one of the high hats, gives look of
aggressiveness, change maybe from too
much softness. From tn nee downwards
we reach serviceable dresses where mex
pensive braids relieve the severity of tailor
made suits and take the place of combina-
:ions. The family of fringes are of little ac-
count beside the laces of the day. With
the exception of chenille they are remanded
to obscurity, and in their place comes lace,
more lace, lace always. Fedora, Oriental
and mOr6sque laces in ecru and colOrs flood
the market. High tide will be reached in
midsnmmers at watering places. and then Of
course gradual ebbing. BEYOND the pow
er of any gsrniture however. is the ribbon
bow. First in coquetry, it holds the maid
ems heart, and what man so bold as not to
fear it's futtering? Displace it you can
not: upheld by nature it aaunts defiance,
and this season especially will make felt its
power. A power not only of beautifying
but of change. The bare dress is often
characte,less, bat put the bows on and you
render 1t what you would have it. Pale
self-colored costumes are rendered poetical
by bows of three or four pale colored rib
bons placed in long panels ON the skirt or
Stimulating vest on the oorsage. An In
dian silk that might seem feeble in tone
by reason of faint, delicate vines, is given
strength by bows of black velvet, or an
swering touches can redouble effects, as
when costume showing black and scarlet
figures is adorned at intervals likewise by
black velvet. Bows will often nestle on
lace, particularly down the fronts of dresses,
the same combinations will appear on skirts.
or again the panel idea will be carried ous
by succession of ribbon straps which sup
port long loopsd bows At the throat, a
long looped bow is very stylish, something
shorter of course for the wrists, but much is
left always to individual taste. Thin gauze
ribbons are in demand for surahs and other
thin stuffs, but there is no rule.
ALPS ON ALPS.
High towering hats belle the modesty of
early importations. Brims spread an am
pie circumference, and with scarfs stretch
bre adths of eighteen inches as trimming,
one can easily eoncede that hat with its
belongings becomes a serious matter. He
raldic handkerchiefs as well are spread like
banners around turret crowns rising from
ten to twelve inches, while ostrich plumes
find here especial scope for that prolonged
sweep which bespeaks an envied ability to
spend money. AS needed factor ia the
management of these soarfs and handker-
chiefs come little pins. In small armies
they arise, and their gilt-heads shine with
stylish twinkle. as they nestle among silken
folds, keeping in position successive bunch
ings till formidable lengths are suitably
disposed of and breadths to correspond
diminish. The fabric, of course, is soft,
sometimes gauzy, and where greater body
is found, dimensions are more moderate.
But these pins are a notable power never
theess, and so freely used. that on one bon
net we have record of fifty having been
employed. In writing of tall crowns ex-
treme limits have been quoted and from
thence we have gradual descents, and in
many cases where the crown is lowered al
most to flatness, the brim rises to heseht
over the forehead, which brings about an
equally pronounced result III different
way, nevertheless there are many unobtru-
sive shapes, but for class who delight in
the startling, peculiar opportunity will be
given.
APRIL NOTES.
While black silk stockings are still very
| fashionable, yet they are not now appro-
pirate for white dresses unless the trim
mings are at least partly black, while with
coloIed dresses it is more stylish to wear
stocking to match. When two or more
colors appear in the costume, the more
prominent one should be chosen, or, if pos
sible, selection can be made of combining
strioes.
Having previously recommended But
toms Raven Gloss as the only shoe dressing
which does not injure leather, it Is gratify-
ing to find on inquiry, that ladies now con-
cede it to be the best in market. A little
higher priced, but cheaper in the end, as it
really improves the boot or slipper.
Short wraps are rage, and more often of
colors than black. Chenille fringe is not
laid aside, yet the majority are finished
with lace, in black, the French or Spanish
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