New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-07-26
THE FASHIONS.
MIDSUMMER COSTUMES OF MANY STYLES

THE REIGN OF LACE-sILKs AND TRICoTs-BAIHiNo
AND YACHTING COSTUMES.
1t il scarcely possible to imagine anything
more quantity picturesque than the costume OF to-day
The graceful curving folds Of the drapcres over the hp
In contrast the deep tucks OF the skirt from Dc"
nearly the bottom Of the false skirt Just disclosing
the nne narrow knfe-plaitngs Of two or three that
trim the edge the exquisite lowered fabrics or CHINA
silk foulards silk mus satines; sleeves tight to tho
elbow thence completed by rufies which are met by
long mts tho largo bonnet with Its perfecton OF
flowers and frutage the dainty shoes and delicatcy
tinted embroidered stockings-the ensemble SHOWS
floating mist of silk and null. all shaded in faint opal
colors through and drifts Of lace For this Is
the year OF lace the exquisite Tor
midsummer days.
Among imported toilets Is one OF cream-colored
China silk with small designs OF pale brown. The
basque is massed with creamy Egyptian lace In cascades
the 'front.' the sleeves and about the neck the
ovsrskir IA drawn up behind in bouant drapcry heid
by rich brown satin ribbons the skirt Of brown surah
is entirely covered with two deep ounces OF Egyptian
Lace the China silk drapery falls low behind near one
side. costume somewhat similar Is Of pale green that
CLEANS through delicate Oriental lace, elitterine
hero and there with fine gold thread An
other delicate imported costume tho Fedora
of nunke simplicity, is Of SOFT creamy
flannel The breadth tucked from side to side ana
wide white Hercules braid is placed above each tuck;
short apron abont half yard deep. crosses the front
from the belt and united ut the belt with largo bour
FAINT drapery puff drawn to the belt beneath this de-
sends drapery Of wide double box plats the 'front.' OF
the basque 10 concealed BY graceful drapery OF tho
material which In fastened at the throat and falls over
the waistin baggy effect and Is drawn up underneath
and fastened the belt This IA superaous and need
not necessarily be used unless liked 1t is only becoming
to slender figure The plain basque back Is completed
with full position pus; the coat sleeves are trimmed
with a pretty cuff and several rows OF white Hercules
braid and pearl buttons.
white French trcot basque assumes rather MILL
tary aspect being trimmed with laid OF white
silk braidl finished end with pearl button each
side Of the front breadth is similarly trimmed, OF
graduated length finished NTH s5 arrow hs"a. and
the edge around to the back where IL Is arranged
bssoe I. rest upon in tho way o. rather long coat
bound with braid the coat sleeves correspond one
of sapphire blue velvet and coored China silk
more elaboratsy est and made the slix basaa. is
bordsred with velvet and full plated wide RULES Of
a.sn the basque below the waist on the e the
front of the skirt slightly full having alternate tness
a q s.a.. Win over glimpse s OF pu Sai
aI.psry banging in fun fold. soOye the
tween the skirt and other plats.
BATHING SUITS
Abroad therc Is for rcd. not tho pgconbood
brick but the pure Egyptian tint. Naturally, to
please all tastes there bathing and other costumes
OF unreasonable tint patronzed by those who Ignore
artistic beauty for freak Of fashion Ono might mag
Inc flock hamingoes dsporng In the surf The
sleeves OF bathing suits short AMI wide trousers fall
straight below the knce OF tho several new fabrics
twed flannel retains Its old place as the most agreeable
and There other colors introduced this
season shades Of brown gray sage. olive, green and
dark buf but the familiar dark blue and white hlnnels
are N
trimming wool dresses WIN number OF rows OF wnte
Is sometimes seen laid similarly over another color
in strong contrast Another late style Is ,hs unan gar
skirt IL fastened on the waistbind The waist u pated
Ike dre,, waist win yess s;c ope rsncray
made simply OF dark blns serge or flannel trimmed with
variety Il Infinite and for three battle
in similar q be considered an nnllwful
prS a, 9dc Int the varieties which may conform to
this standard are legion and independent Ihcre arc
and white green ami whits striped .erses others OF
white with blue braid elsooratey laid on In DESIGNS ana
embroidered on tho collars with blue anchors; ngain
these gay styles Of stripes combined with tho plain
rs In dress 49, 49,, M 4, 49,
chan 70 In the fashion ~ tho sandals OF white
furnished with cork spirs or oil cloth
YACHTING SUITS.
Yachting suits also show desire for change and are
not always confined 10 the regulated navy blue One
among the many OF this style. Of dark blue serge. has
ciyht rows Of wide white braid around the bottom the
fun overskr has three aud there arc two rows on
the belt which Is claspci with ine cnt steel buckles
Three rows OF braid trim the wide collar. and two on
each side twelve pearl buttons that fsten the
front There are more elaborate costumes male OF
strp.i SERGE atnuelctt goats hair cloth and bunting
These elegant triiormade costumes rarely OF ono
color but intcrminsel with two stripes on SOFIA
eronn A. as csrdnai white or ecru and blue some have
narrow stripes IN blue. Indian red and white Others
are plain color. combined, win thr ADDITION OF
white vest and chr, of flnnsi Heavier yachting COS.
tnmc. arc made OF diagonal serges ablross cloth, and
bison cloth. mi, 49,.
Lord Taylor and II. o. NELL K Co Will please accept
than.s for attention.