Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-10
FASHION NEWS AND NOTES.
Written for The Herald by Leone. y

All the fashion magazines are full OF
descriptions of reception robes and party
toilettes of satins- grosgrains, embroider-
les and laceS that are quite enough tu
make one envy the jewellers in cities,
both in the having the toilettes to wear
and someplace to wear them too
With the exception of an occasional par
ty. or still less occasional wedding,
there is absolutely no place here to which
an evening dress can with good taste
present itself. AS at other than these
times, receptions are unknown to our
society. But we do have few dinners
and tea parties at which it is in quite good
taste to brighten up & dark dress with the
new and novel plastrOns. cuffs and fancy
collarettes. They are often made of black
lace, or of white or cream Spanish lace
sewed ON a foundation of net. These are
gathered at the neck and waist line and
fastened either with fancy pin or rib
bon. A silk handkerchief of bright color
makes handsome plastron to wear with
dark dress. Gather it at the neck to a
width of three inches and sew to very
narrow ribbon which you may either tie
outside of the collar or fasten inside
around the neck. If outside. hide the
fastening by frill of lace or rnsette of
ribbon. The kerchief should be gathered
again at the waist line and secured by a
ribbon bow to match.
There is growing fancy for trimming
black dresses with colors for afternoon
and evening wear. One of such suits
made to order was of black grosgrain
opening on the left side to show a fan
pleating of garnet satin, which extended
from belt to hem. The front breadth
was straight and square. and edged down
the left side and at the foot by wide
hand of rich Jet passamentaries. The
right side fastened under an overlapping
panel. half covered with the same Jet
embroidery. There was scarf panier
drapery caught back. to the hips by bows
of silk. faced with satin. and the bodice
was Jersey basque with vest formed of
satin pleats, with silk showing where
they meet down the front. and passa
mentarie framing the whole. Coat Slew
es finished with embroidery and pipings
OF satin in two colors. The costume can
be copied in cashmere with almost as
good effect as in silk and satin.
An elegant dinner dress IS made up in
light color of any shade of silk. elabo-
rately draped with the white wooden lace
fashionable lust now. The lace is looped
ribbon silk embroidered. the same shade
as the Cress. Gimp trimming borders
the sleeves. which are finished with lace.
Sleeves for full Dress are three-quarters
long. The old fashioned cape at the top
is revived. and is called an epaulet. and
is taking the place of the jet ornaments
so-called.
THE LATEST EDICTS OF FASHION.
Velvet and plush are the only mater
ials which are now used for the Tam
o 'Shanters. They are made to match
the coats Of Indian red stockinet.
Bands of swans down are used to trim
evening costumes. They had rows of
lace. and border the sleeves and the open
ing at the neck. Colored marabout is
used in the same way.
Laced stockings have been brought out
and are liked by those who object to gar
tiers. The front of The stocking is slit
from the top of the knee, strengthened
by facing and laced by a smooth lacing
string. This lacing prevents the stocking
from slipping down. at the same time
causing it to fit neatly above the knee.
Hose is being made durable as well as
good looking being now manufactured
with double heads and double toes.-
Bachelors will at least appreciate this if
women who wear close shoes do not.
The newest mode of wearing the watch
is with ribbon bow in place of chain.
The watch is tucked into the bosom of
the dress and the bow is gracefully ar
ranged on the outside.
Pearls with an invisible setting are u.s.
ed for ladies collar studs.
The pearls are whole, and the gold
back of the stud is drilled into it.
Bracelets of narrow bands of gold two
or three together are the craze of the
hour. They are thickly studded with
colored stones.
Quill pens are again in fashion. They
are adapted to the large angular penman-
ship now in favor among ladies.
A new design for an invitation to tea
is square and represents plate with tea
leaves scattered over it.
Wedding cards are engraved on plain
thick white paper. with satin finish
The brighter and palmer the script the
more elegant the invitation. Sometimes
a monogram of the BRIDES and groom s
initials appears at the head.
Ragged edge paper still continues in
favor.
Some new handkerchiefs are made of
soft silk in the shape of an octagon in
bright plaid colors. They are worn about
the neck inside cloth jacket and are es-
pecially becoming to brunettes.