Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-04
THE FASHIONS.
The Latest Styles as Given by the n. Y.
Post Fashion Writer.

Post Fashion Writer.
Included among the "rey;vals' destined
10 popularity are the snail Matador
jackets of rich, deep-hucd velvet. made
either sleeveless, with hJlf-l0ng sleeves,
or with those reaching 4 little below the
elbow, and made OF lace strapped across
with velvet bands matching the Jacket
material. These dressy little garments
~ handsomely embroidered either in
gold or shaded colors, and give scope for
taste and beauty for art-workers Of the
day, either amateur or professional. They
viii be very comfortable additions to
th.n muslin or silk dress the coming sea-
son, taking the place Of the less graceful
and convenient zephyr shawl or shoulder
cape usually considered aS i necessary ar
ticie OF young lady's outfit foe summer
"trip to mountain or seaside. For les
CresSy wear these Jackets are made of
plain ladies' cloth Of dark blue, ruby. or
deep myrtle green. However, their iauntv
CIT and trimming OF gold or soutache
raidins, or fine vine pattern in en-
trCiderv, renders even these simpler kinds
attractive and chic enough t. wear upon
al except full dress occasions. While fit
ting the figure trinity, they are cut with
;,n eve to comfort, and will therefore be
very useful in tennis, where the dress
waist alone proves bit uncomfortable Of
cool day, like those which frequently visit
Nerea in midsummer.
Among the minor matters % dress it j
t2ticeable that the narrow aad hieh-heeled
shoes, once the rage, are wholly discarded
A lady nos appearing upon the promenade
wearing 4 pair Of tapcring French heeled
shoes is almost a. great a rarity a one
wearing trained dress. The absence Of
ewelry is also very marked, especially in
,iia wearing of earrings OF any description
To those who have an eye ior tribes in con-
lection with the affairs Of the toilet, all
the apparently insignificant details are OF
appearance. We say trities, bat in matters
pertaining to women's dress Is in the
Erayer affairs OF life, there are absolutely
J, tritles. BY neglecting details 50 called,
results which specifically viewed, seem
strangely inadequate, are very frequently
brought about. \ lace PIN the least awry,
q collar or lace frill b1s dingy at It's
edges glove or a boot with even Il single
button missing have power t. spoil the en-
tire effect OF an otherwise perfectly appoint
81 .oilct.
Partisan houses are sending over an lin-
usually elegant assortment of visitcs. dol
mans. pelisses, pelcrincs, and other short.
,;-es~y wraps, which are Is expensive as
taey are handsome. One very elegant
olantle in yisita shape Is made Of silver
,gav satin, !rocaded with dark ericsson green
velvet figures, in raised patterns. ANOTHER
,a> ground Of iawn-co!o7rj satin, shot
With gold, with one light, and "a deep Grim
,au in another. Large velvet carnations
IA deepest red enrich this changing ground
and the wrap Is adorned with a mingled
trimming of gold and Venetian red lace of
pure silk Of a Spanish pattern, arranged IN
cascades all over the wrap wherever it c:tli>
for ornamentation. \ costly agrlfc Of gold
-ct with ruby stones, ia>teuS this wrap at the
throat.
The small capo;e and the ish-wire poke
with it. peaked brim have it ali thcir oygu
way just at present, though the latter
~baPc is Il trying one to any but very
7,ung and fresh faces The prei,iest Of
5nese have n soft or pulled crown aud are
.ace-trimmed. The modified poke and the
capote for less youthful welreiS have al
re-t invariably a inish Of gathered velvet
crIuing 4 puff which edges the brim of
tne bonnet. Velvet ribbons to match, az
"9rced in loops or rosettes, are much used
these are run through with several fancy
-"id-headed pins, large dragon flies with
r'ycled eyes being I favored ornament.
Flowers are preferred to feathers, but these
decorations, instead OF forming chaplets
and wreaths, are now arranged in pompons
and aigrette fashion, and placed directly
IN front of the crown Of the bonnet, the
stems, thorns and grasses falling gracefully
so each side
he newest overdresses are very full and
ingorcd in front n well as in the back.
Leep pieats, like killings, adjust the skirt
% the form, and the front of many of the
newest tunes reach quite TO the foot Of the
@-6irt, showing only the tinv quilted baIa-
yeuse around the bottom of the lower skirt.
Iutted WOODEN goods, lightweight chevi
oI., basket cloths, and plain sergcs OF. mo- |
mars are all IN fashionable use for sDring
costumes, and brady, wooden lace. or rows
at very wide galoon, soutache or velvet
ribbon are used to decorate. SeIf-trim- |
mingN, however in the shape Of box-pIeat- |
lngs, killings, tucked founces, and fan and
panel trimmings, are still emploved bv the /
leading modistes, both in Paris and Amer |
lea, upon many of their most elegant and
recherche carriage and promenade costumes |
Of six, satin or wooden fabrics.
Polonaises with bodies fastening from
left to right across the chest are seen upon
some Of the richest rzodels in overdresses.
They accompany admirably the fashion of
raising the skirt of the polonaise high on
one side. These bodices neceSsitate a
sloping seam down the center Of the front
to secure a perfect fit. Polonaises cut
away in front, revealing ashirred or pleated
vest beneath, are draped to form paniers at
each side, while others show the forms at
each side of the front, extending into wide
panels, which are variously decorated.