The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-06-09
WASHINGTON LETTER.
The Beautiful and Elaborate Trousse2u Of the
Bride.
Former White House Weddings, Silver We'd
diDg-The Wedding ParIor, Historic
Associations, Etc.

dsDg-The Wedding ParIor, Historic
Associations, Etc.
WAsHINGToN, June 2.-The wedding gown
was poem in its pure simplicity, of thick
ivory satin of the kind that stands alone.
The round, plain jupe was draped from side
to side with very soft silk Indian muslin,
attached on the left side, and nearly joining
the traine de cour. The muslin was ourie,
or bordered, with very narrow band of
orange flowers and leaves that outline the
draping. The traine de cour was attached
on to the plain bodice, just below the waist
behind, and measured four meters in length.
1t was slightly rounded and fell in full
organ plaits on the ground, with no trimming
upon it whatever. The bodice was extremely
nat. Two scarves of the soft, filmy muslin
started from the shoulder seams, cross the
bosom, and were bordered with a narrow
band of orange flower, to correspond with
the skirt. The scarves at length hid away
beneath a broad ceinture, or lappet of
satin that crossed the bodice from left to
right, and fastened on the..hip. The effect was
simple and exquisite. The sleeves were made
to reach just below the elbow, and had three
eroSsway bands of India muslin, forming
plisse. Attached at the elbow point, in the
inner side of the arm were tiny blossoms,
buds, and two or three leaves of oranges"
The veil was of plain white silk tulle of
enormous length, dressed high on the head
with an outstanding piquet OF myrtle and
orange blossoms, the six meters of tulle
lightly covering the entire train.
1.-THE TRAVELLING DRESS
was of deep gray damage, full aud plain, over
Of Il arLy ell srfrv
narrow white stripes form a hem of half a
meter deep. Corresponding stripes, but less
in number, formed the trimming of the tunic.
These stripes close one upon the other,
Ornamented the corsage or vest which opens
over dOublebreasted waistcoat trimmed
with very fnely-cut steel buttons. A square
chest piece of velvet was inserted half way be-
tween the neck and waist and formed a high
collar, attached by a tiny bow OF gray vel
vet. With this was worn large gray
hat, lined with velvet and crowned with
ostrich feathers and bow of picot ribbon.
Another morning dress is of claret and
cream-striped wooden material, over silk
skirt, bordered with a broad band of claret
velvet; short tunic, draped in plaits, high on
one,side and left loose on the other. The
back of the retrousse fastens on to the long
wasted body, which, besides a claret velvet
half waistcoat, has a very dainty chemisette
of cream etamine, tied at the neck with
narrow velvet ribbon"
"a fine gray alpaca
WALKING COSTUME,
with broadly plated skirt and plain tunic
simply hemmed, has q jacket cOrsage with
white silk crepe iichu. The latter covers the
chest, and is held in place at the waist by a
narrow, pointed hand of alpaca Ornamented
with a small steel buckle and bow, CORE
spending ornament at the left side of the
neck. All these toilets are extreamly neat
and useful. Mrs. Cleveland did not go in
for extravaganza. She is woman of sense,
and one who knows how to dress well.
IAN afternoon or visiting dress is compOs-
ed of soft brOnZe-golden brown, not green
cashmere, over crimson Sicilienne the
pettlcOat, of the latter rich hue, is embroid-
cred with thick rusche of bronze Sicilienne
above which the graceful, plain tunic is
draped; corsage with yoke of crimson, over
which is placed bronze silk passementerie
terminating atthe chest with tassel of little
silken balls. A mantelet of cashmere, lined
with crimson and bordered with a uche like
the skirt. Ornamented with tiny, fiat hood
of crimson, above which is again placed the
bronze passementerie, completes, with lit
tie brown capote edged with ashberries, the
most fascinating visiting costume it is posi-
bic to see.
Another visiting costume is entirely
plain, of myrtle green velvet, with mantelet
to match.
"A dress that will cause envy to spring up
in the hearts of many is a
LOVELY LITTLE COSTUME
Of pale heliotrope Sicilienne with black and
white pencil stripes; skirt Of plain heliotrope
faille Franchise, upon which are LAID two
slightly fulled fiounces of ecru embroidered
tulle, forming panels on either side between
the back and front retrousse of the finely
striped overskirt, which is gracefullyplaited
in at the waist in front beneath a corsage,
with tight-titting waistcOat OF embroidery
matching the skirt, held by ceinture of the
same form as that described on the wedding
dress. \ butterfly bow OF plain Sicilienne
fastens on the side the high officers collar.
This terminates the series of day dresses
and walking costumes. The evening dresse:
are naturally far more elaborate, and number
two black, one white, one pink, ..one blue and
one purple velvet. The two black ones are
decidedly the handsomest. One is of Chan
tilly lace, embroidered with let oats, that
click and sparkle at every movement of the
wearer, over fsille Franchise. The tram is
entirely composed of jet, lace and bows, the
body of corresponding style and material
The second is also covered with jetted tulle
with pOmpilles and drops, but having a cor
sage and manteau de cour of black Lyons
velvet. The purple velvet is made quite
plain, also with very long train.
"a DAINTY SHORT EVENING TOILET,
genre Louis XIV, has the skirt of faille in the
tint known as vieux rose, faded aud deli
cate shade of pink. The front of the petit
coat is trimmed with cascades OF Maline.
lace and little bows OF pink ribbon; short
Trianon overskirt, well punched up, of the
same material, on which broad satin stripe
is embroidered with crimson resebuds
Pointed bodice with elbow sleeves trimmed
en- sabOt, and pointed waistcoat covered in
Malines. attached here and there with pinI
bows. This bodice is cut square in front and
slightly pointed behind, over which falls {
delicately shirred and narrow iounce of rea
lace.
"a white faille ball dress has the under
skirt completely hidden beneath a net, GOV
cred in white Jets, pearls and crystal beads
The train and corsage are OF faille, equally
ornamental, or rather edged, with beads
The front OF the skirt is attached here anC
there with white gros grain bows, apparently
TO keep the embroidered net in place above
thick rucbe OF unraveled silk. Round decol
letage with bows on the sleeveless shoulde
straps.
"A perfect gem OF a short dancing dres'
is composed Of pale blue tulle, embroidered