Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-01
FOR THE LADIES.
rasH1ors rANcIEs THE LATEST
STYLES IN NEW YORK.
what to wear-some Charming Costumes.
Grand and Pretty Conceits
In Dresses.

bIe-breasted, finished of with folded
belts in some soft, plisble fabric; long
tuuics, tucked up on both sides, and
other fashions Of our grandmothers, are
in vogue.
At the country places, by the sea-
shore, or at the springs, . great many
ladies' whose means are not altogether
inexhaus,ible would be greatly pleased
to wear white costumes in all varieties
and on al occasions but, unhsppily,
the long weekly bills from their lsun-
dries soon prove TO them that pur-
chasing such costumes is the very least
of their costliness. But o new freak
Of fashion-possibly originated by these
very ladies--has relieved them Of their
dilemma by introducing pale-tinted
grenadines to popular favor, They
are extremely pretty, and the gowns
are shown in such graceful patterns that
they have speedily become universal.
Light gauzy silk grenadines in the
very palest Of blues, combined with
plain blue satin Of the same hue, and
trimmed profusely with lace, form a
costume whose grace and elegance are
mstchless.
White is much used for young ladies'
and misses suits. The cream shade is
most becoming. These dresses are
often combined with satin, moire, faille,
and Ottoman. Very few new styles in
white costumes are, however, seen at
present.
In one model the basque and over
skirt, plainly made, are composed Of
alternate strips of white nun's-veiling,
with other narrower strips of delicate
Valenciennes insertion. The underskirt
may be similar (he stripes running no..
rizontally instead Of vertically, or it
may be plain, with one or two deep lace
flounces.
Batiste is also much utilized in white
dresses. The skirt in these models is
almost completely covered with flounces
of open embroidery in dainty shell de-
signs.
walkipg.dresses are made of pale
hued Examines. A pretty combination
is formed with light.blue skirt falling
in full plaits, the cream.colored unique
opening over it on one side, and on the
other falling in redingote style. AL.
though tasteful and picturesque, how
ever, this costume somewhat lacks
color.
Young ladies have discovered a new
style of bow wherewith to garnish and
contrast their dresses. 1t is appropri-
ately termed the windmill" aud the
ribbon is so arranged that the four
loops and ends radiate in the form Of a
Maltese cross, thus suggesting the ex-
pressive, if somewhat inelegsnt name.
These bows are worn on the side Of the
neck, close to the band of the dress, and
should be chosen so as to contrast the
complexion Of the wearer.
The neatest bathing-costume shown
this season is made in the union fashion,
the trousers and blouse waist being all
in one piece. Buttons replaced around
the waist, to which a skirt reaching be.
low the knees is fastened. They are
made in serge or flannel generally navy
blue, though some conspicuous designs
are in bright red), and should be made
very plain. The trousers, after being
gathered in at the knees, fall loosely in
Turkish fashion. Black or dark-blue
stockings and bathing shoes complete
the suit. Sleeves are worn by those
ladies for whom sunburn possesses any
terrors.
Since so many ladies have taken TO
tricy cling, both as an amusement and
IS . wholesome exercise, it has been
found necessary to prescribe a special
costume for such occasions. The skirt
should be made narrower and longer
than for ordinary wear. made very
plainly Of lightweight dark flannel,
sometimes trimmed with white braid
arranged in rows five or six inches
wide. Beneath the skirt riding
trousers may be worn at discretion,
though not considered essential. A
plain jersey waist tof course agreeing
in color with the skirt, a jaunty but
tight-fitting little cap, lawn-tennis
shoes, and gauntlet-gloves perfect this
decidedly natty costume.
This season avery pretty custom has
arisen from q French idea that has
taken quite q hold on the popular taste.
Before giving q garden party the host
ess, by letter, is privileged to request
that each young lady invited shall ap-
pear appropriately clothed in the cha
racter of some designated flower. One
young lady will come as Violet, An
other as Geranium, Crocus, Buttercup,
etc., and will, during the festivities, re-
ceive only that name from her compan-
ions. At the country places along the
Hudson this novelty is specially favored.
A pretty violet costume had tbs
bodice completely concealed by these
pretty little flowers sewed on all over
it. The skirt Of lavender silk was
deeply fSunced with rows Of velvet
viOlets, and even the parasol was COW
cred with the flowers. The lady chosen
was q petite brunette.
In the new bonnsts, cream and
scarlet, ecru and blue are combins-
tons frequently seen. Pale blue and
old gold form q pleasing contrast. A
very conspicuous hat in black straw
Was trimmed around the crown with
grebe breast, the left side being
turned up to support large bunch Of
black and white aigrettes. The edge
was tastefully finished with jet beads.
White sailor straw hats are high in
favor for morning wear. They are
trimmed with ribbons in many fantas-
tic ways and match yachting suit ex-
quisitely.
| wonder how many pairs Of gloves
lady wears and throws away in tho
course Of year? They have found
employ ment for other odds and ends Of
waste material, but not till now has
any use occurred for cast-off kid gloves.
The latest freak Of fancy is q :" kid
glove quilt" II is made much 10 the
same manner as . crazy-quilt, only that
the materials are obtained from the