Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-07-01
New York Fashions.
MORNING DREssEs-TRAvELING OUTFITS
SIMPLE WHITE CosTUMEs-wOoLs

MORNING pRESsEs-TRAvELING OUTFITS
SIMPLE WHITE CosTuMEs-wooLs
AND SILKS.
Lace matinees over colored silk are
pretty and render dressy some partly
worn silk skirt, the two silks either
matching or contrasting, a bright
matinee looking well with dark skirt.
Another pretty idea is to select a
very thin white wool, and having
tucked it perpendicularly, run colored
ribbon in the tucks; here likewise
there being uniformity or contrast OF
colors. There is universally too in these
light looking morning dresses, since
choice of colors readers them Of such
varied character as to suit the young,
middle aged or elderly. Ribbon bows
set about can give finish. and with adj
dition, if need be, of lace breakfast
cap to match, the outfit is complete.
There are tasteful morning dresses OF
wool lace with ribbons showing
through the open meshes, that tell
their own jaunty story. Wool lace,
however is hardly high style, though
not altogether among things of the
past In
there will immense demand for long
Newmarkets and Raglans, the .ormer
citing closely and with or without cape,
the latter loose. but both very long.
rendering the dress skirt OF little i'm
portance except perhaps a little
glimpse al the lower edge. Thus the
crumpling of nice skirt is avoided
and good dresses can he kept fresh
For material, the list of light mixed
cloths is endless. But there are
equally long cloaks made OF lace. satin
OF silk. and in demand for other occa-
sions than travelling. If not very long.
the outside garment must be very
short, and each day reveals the grow
ing popularity Of let Many Of the
latter are composed entirely Of beaded
net with fringe on the edge. and a "a
vorate style for making is the straight
breadth Of goods folded in the middle
and extending its whole length around
with straight pieces scwed on for the
front. Shoulder seams take of all full
ness and give obligatory shaping
Each day likewise shows the progress
Of plain material for short wraps. and
here the sleeves are Of beaded net or
independent jet or colorci bead orna-
mcnts are sewed on 20 a. to do away
with plainness. Thus the plain fabric
serves only as the groundwork FOR dis
play Of the overwhelming run upon jet
and coloIcd beads. Simple white
dresses to be worn Al
WATERING PLACES
are ofplain null or nainsook in side
plaits and combined with tuck.. and
some attractive ones are tucked per
pcndiCularly all around the skirt with
round tucked waist to match. Ribbon
looks we'll run in all or some of the
tucks. Lawn hem stitched in stripes
or cross bars. figured or lace striped
mulis give 4 change. and there are
brocaded white satines with almost the
simmer of silk, AS the present might
be called a summer of sashes, the con-
clusion is foregone that sashes will be
important. Mitts are black or match
the ribbons OF the dress, and if kid or
silk gloves are chosen, tan shades arc
in FAR greater demand than anything
else. Black silk stockings with New
port ties or slippers are almost regu-
lation finish. Before going TO the sea
side or country evervbo " should also
be supplied with Button. Raven Clos.
shoe dressing. since besides being the
best ii is so conveniently put up for
travelling. Some ofthe
MOST sTYLIsH DREssE.
for summer outfits are - wool interwo-
ven with tinsel and draped 50 As to
show the sewage that does duty as a
trimming There is nothing more At
tractiye than the Bcngaline silks
striped in two tones, unless j, be the
dresses Of glace silk where the lovelicst
Of floral patterns are displayed on n
groundwork of such color as TO show
them oti-paie PINK. corn, sea green or
pale blue Plain silk is combined rs
ually, and there are frequent additions
ofheads or lace. Greatly delighted in,
likewise. are the so-called jewel dress
IS, which made an appearance in spring
but will now find room for fuller exhi-
bition. Fine black net is hespangled
with artistic embroideries Of beads
while glowing ii intervals are coIored
stones Stimulating rubies. emeralds, sap
phres. etc. The favorite combination
i velvet and Chantilly lace. MORE
silk has come in with remarkable as
tendency and is constantly seen a. a
large part Of or in touches upon hand.
some silk or fine cashmere dresses
Cashmere, indeed, comes quite to the
front. and costumes where il i united
with gay plaided silks will be constant
~ seen during our summer dre>, par,
ado,
Lucy CARTER