Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-31
FASHION MEMS Ann NOTES.
Writer for Inc Herald by "Lsons.
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In winter cloaks size and shape are
more important just now than costiinesa
of material in order to be pronounced
Elegant A long mantle. however hand
some is not considered drrssy for . young
woman unless it is short and well fitted
70 the figure. at least at the back. They
IRE often trimmed with . profusion Of
lace. fancy GALLONS. paRsepenterie Of all
styles. besides embroidery Of the most
-legant and elaborate kind. The shorter
garments are considered very atylish
and are appropriate for full dress wear
as they do not hide as rich toilette a. do
he longer wraps.
The short mantle Is often exchanged
for the jacket. which forms the bodice Of
the dress. These jackets are short OF
semi long. none are hong opening over
vest and sknsrfng nnnx6 o. lem OF il nc
oording 70 the pattern. The fronts are
simply bound. like those Of agentleman E
waist coat. or else they are edged round
with stitching. Some have button holes
on both sides. with two rows of buttons
Cloth or the thick hairy goods known by
the name Of "vigogne in dark blue o,
any shade Of gray are the materials most
employed for these jackets.
EsaAaEMEsr AND WEDDING DOTS.
In the matter Of what is considered
strict etiquette with regard n these ".
have reached the limit of common sense
and are rapidly drifting into absurdity
A man who confers upon woman the
greatest honor he can bestow. Is not like
~ to be lacking in Difference 70 her. But
the late etiquette of engagements will no:
permit him 10 80 much a. touch his be
trothed hand. he Is required 70 De
studiopsly formal and polite in public
and bis betrothed may not receive cali
from him within ten days Of the wedding
These are severe restrictions upon the
bounding youth of to-day but there Ia
one article of the creed which be vii
joyously embrace-he may not give bel
any presents.
A morning wedding which means any
time from nine until 10 o'clock-is con
sidered the most recherche. Then the gem
.lemen wear frock coats, and the ladies
demi toilettes. The service and reception
is always by gas or candle light, the lat
ter being the latest In favor.
Floral decorations are in any and every
aha ,,e that may be fashioned into suita
bility for the occasion. A very SNOWY
decoration at wedding reception is a
floral scroll representing the marriage
contract. the names of the bride and
groom being worked out in Aowers.
Brides are still arrayed in silver gray
and white but an innovation upon these
is dress of bright red. This Is said to
be new English idea. tho it savors OF
a ..;aon :. .,,,;.n :. -.
second wedding. but is expected to ap
pear in some pronounced costume OF q
distinct order. This leaves her any
amount of latitude to ,ndulge her tasss.
as to what is becoming and suitable both
to the occasion and that other important
feature-her complexion. Tho average
briie as q rule looks ghostly in her fow-
ing raiment, and they all dab on the
powder 70 add to the spirituelle look for
getting that the excitement and scare In
cident TO the occasion, ID apt TO give PAL
LOT 70 the ruddiest cheek.
AS Tor the man. ms voice genelaiiy
SOUNDS weak. tho ne tries nara 70 look
brave. I've known them 70 become 30
confused as =, stand nrst on one 1901 ana
tnen on the oener. sno tnas was a. ,so.st-
60 case. iatways sympatnlze wasn the
man because ne never counts ior mucn
on that occaslon. ~ 70 tue pride VINO 70
scanned ana cfiticissu, anu co9iPt'nasgns