Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-09
THE LATEST FASHIONS.
How Waists are HIade-Straw Orna-
ments for BOnnet-Trinrnfng- Inn
portant i'm Fans.
WAISTS.


Waists are made ia many ways.
They may open over vests or have
Lace fehus or plastrous pufhngs or
revers. They may be belted around
the waist, have small basques in the
back only, or be pointed back and
front. The favorite trimmings are
bows and galloon. The latter can be
worked with Jet er gold, or with beads
of many colors. Gallons and en-
broidery of this kind are not only used
on wooden and silk toilets, but also on
lace dresses. The trimming is ar
ranged in bretelles, belts, and bands
around the sleeves, and in the broad
collars brought into fashion by the
Princess Of Wales. The skirts may
have these bands placed fat either
crosswise, lengthwise, Or in large
rings. Some changes have been made
in sleeves. A waist may have both
wide and g narrow sleeve. The mar
row sleeve is of lace, and the wide
sleeve is often cut IN irregular points
and trimmed with galloon bows or
ornaments.
RATS.
Straw ornaments are much usel for
bonnet-trimmings. Some hats have
the brims lined with straw galloon in
different styles alternating. Loops of
these galioons are also mixed with
bunches of flowers. A new hat called
''chapeau Mercure" has a brim of
fancy straw tied down over the ears
and raised over the forehead. In this
auA1 F7-n To- -
On the outside Of the hat is a fichu of
faille Or Of stamped etan1ine, which
covers the whole crown. A raised
piece ike wing is on either side of
the head. The AmazOne nat with
high and narrow upturned brim is in
great favor. The trimming is also
very high, as the following model
will indicate It is OF black straw
with the brim lined with black velvet.
4 drapery of corn colored faille is ar
ranged in fan shape in front Of the
crown. Over this is an ornament
consisting Of three jet leaves. A
twisted piece Of the faille covers the
starting point of the leaves. Raised
above this trimming is butterfly and
a dragon~fy. Thes are SO placed that
they set off from the trimming as if
flying.
FANS.
In anticipation Of the coming sultrv
weather, many ladies arc decorating.
fans for future use, and the small
circular folding fan, which costs but
trife, is being turned into a hand
some adjunct to the toilet by being
covered by silk and lace. Plain white
gauze fans are sold at remarkably low
prices considering their former cost,
and ladies who are skilled IN the use
Of the brush paint the lace designs in
the natural colors of the flower and
leaf patterns. These are. Of course,
appropriate only for full dress oc>
casiOns. Less elaborate but more use
full are the very small palm fans,
which are decorated ia various ways.
A simple method Is to arrange a spray
Of flowers down one side of the fan or
across it, as taste suggests. Others
cover the fan with silk, then edging
it with lace, and tiny pocket is add
ed Which is set on irregularity, there
being no fixed position for this recep~
tacle for the diminutive mouchoir,
which peeps above It's restraining
elastic. The handle of the fan IS
twisted round with ribbon, which is
secured at the top, and then Led to
long Topped bow that serves attach
it to the arm or waist, as may be. The
aggregate cost Of either OF these taste
full accessories is very inconsiderable,
and quite out Of proportion to their
elegance when complete.