Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
FALL FASHIONS



Heterogeneous oftns Richmond Diseateh
NEW York, Sept. Is, 1886.
A dainty bodice for evening wear Il
q paIs.erssu faills. pfofusely trimmed
viii lace. The collar Ia straight and
plaiscd, the pIsits matching those Of
~ vide plated lsco plasuon, which
8 folded under . border Of tho lace,
descendipg TO the right side. whsrs Q
Jsrfs knot Of dark green satin ribbon
b fastened. Angel sleeves Of lace are
Won, falling looscly around the arm
Hast below the elbow and trimmed
With satin ribbon bows. The bodice
y pointed IN 'front.', and bordered deeply
around the bottom with lace.
The idea Of shirripg steel reeds to-
esther 10 the foundation skirt, in ordsr
% form the drapsry properly, Is far
better one than that Of using heavy
nats Of hair, or large separate bustles.
One Of its advantages is that the skirt
can be- pot on, and the over-drapery
right over 1t, without the extra trouble
Of adjusting . separate hustle. Many
lsdies use but three steels for this pur-
pose, and the skirt hangs moro grace
fully than It does over . hustle, which
Il always liable TO become disarrsnged'
A RECEPTION TOILET.
A very neat reception toiletis in pink
lowered French delaine, of fine quality
and trimmed with lace. The overskirs
divides In front over the lower one, and
q bordsrsd with plain cream lace, with
81 inner edgipg Of embroidery, laid
mon the delaine. The lower skirt Is
also bordsred with lace, but has the
embroidery laid in strips across 1T ell
ths way up. The bodice is made with
4 sort Of chsmisstte effect, and with re-
yers of gamet velvet, which join below,
TO form . plastron. The sleeves reach
lust to the elbow, and have plain Dor.
der Of embroidery.
Plsin.sti.chsd black-kid gloves will
Be popular for most occasions this fall.
They are very long, and in mousque-
tsire shape. Suede and the various
lighter shades of undressed kid will be
principally in favor for evening wear.
The new gloves in pearl, BISCUIT, and
straw shades, stitched With black, are
very neat
HOSIERY
Il chosen to sgree with the complexion
Of the wearer. For evening wear open
work or embroidered insteps on silk
stockings are much liked. With the ex-
ception Of garnet, red shades are not
much worn. Black and dark brown,
together with Q bewildsring variety Of
fancy stockings, are perhaps the most
10 use. One can pay any price for a
pair Of fine silk fancy hose, from five
up to twenty dollars, without any trou-
bic. The best underwear, from a hy-
gienic standpoint, is made with some
proportion Of undyed wool in il, as the
dyes used are generally injurious to the
skin, and the all-wool garments convey
4 disagreeable sensation. Very expen-
sive undergarments are made In deli
cate. colored surahs.
SCARCITY IN FURs.
A large fire in & London warehouse
recently destroyed some OF the finest
Alaskan furs which have been pro-
duced this year. All Alaskan seal
skins are sent to England for treatment
and made up in this country, and hence
. very large part Of the years yield
was stored in these buildings. Their
destruction will produce a scarcity Of
son.
Straw hats will be worn until the
cold weather. They are in dark brown,
dark blue, Lincoln gray, and black, and
are principally trimmed with velvet or
plush; flowers, loops of ribbon, or os-
trich-feathers are the gsrniture. Small
sprigs Of dark.colored cherries, lunches
Of currants, and sprays Of blackberries
are also frequently seen on fall hats
and bonnets.
NOVELTY FOR BRIDESMAIDS.
At . recent wedding which took
place in the country the bride was at
tired in the customary white satin tot
lot, made en- train, and delicately gar
nished with orange-blossoms. Tho five
bridesmaids (who were really very
pretty eirls) wore costumes Of white
foulard, brocaded with tiny flowers.
The bodices were pointed sharply
in 'front.' and were made with lace che
misettes, with wide surplice revers,
which were also Of lace. Large Gains
borough hats with white ostrich-plumes
o. punishment, and trimmed with gar
net plush, were worn.
A new English material which Is
rapidly coming into favor here Is called
vicuha cloth. 1t is . fne-twilled
woollen material, and will be extern.
siyely used for tailor.made suits during
the autumn and winter. Cigsr-brown,
hsliotrope, and prune are favori,e
shades, and the trimmings will be vel.
vet, plain black braid. or fur.
Cream, ecru, black, and white laces
are oil in favor for the punishment Of
many different models, being used IL
combination ~ish faille Franeaise. vel
vet, rhadamss, and surahs, IS well a
India silks.
THE FIGARO" WAIST.
Ono Of the prettiest and oldest waist
Of the year, which is sure to find favo
With all young ladies, is the " Figaro.
Il consists Of . Russian blouse o
creamy surah, which Is tucked ant
gathered under ct the waist. Tit
sleeves are also tucked and gathered =
tho wrists. The jacket Is made in ricl
dask-blue velvet. It Is . very airy
affair. passing over the shoulders ant
bang carried right back beneath tn,
arms, ls5g IN short folds over tho hips
The collar Is surrounded with rim o
large beads. and the srm-holes 10 th
jacket are similarly ornamsntsd. An,
full-drsped skirt may be worn with thl
waist. The blouse may also be mad
IN striped silk.
A very natty jacket to DO used TO
these early autumn days Is termed tn
"coschman's coat" II is very usefu
for general occasions when . mantle j
unnecessary. 1t is . doubls-breastss
coat, fitting snugly and comfortably